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Have you ever wondered how artists and designers manage to achieve the perfect colour combinations? Although an eye for detail and a creative flair is a major element of effective design, colour theory plays a significant role too. Colour psychology helps in determining which colour’s work well together and which do not. Let's have a look at the colour theory and how it can be applied in the home to your wall colour combinations. What is colour theory? The colour theory was created using a mixture of art and science and involves a collection of ‘guidelines’ that are used to...

Are your Children constantly making a mess or do you live in a household with pets? If so, washable paint for walls might be the answer you didn't know you were looking for. Washable paint is specially formulated to help you keep a clean home. This is because it resists stains whilst being suitable for scrubbing meaning if a stain does stick, you are able to scrub the walls clean to remove it. If you don’t have washable paint on your walls, the cleaning process can be more tricky and can even cause more harm than good. What is washable...

 A question we frequently get asked is ‘what is low VOC paint?’. In this article we will explain exactly what low VOC paint is, what its benefits are and hopefully deepen your understanding of why we recommend switching to a low VOC paint next time you plan to redecorate.  So, What Is Low VOC Paint?  Low VOC paint is just like any other wall paint, the key difference is that it contains low levels of VOC. If you are wondering what is meant by VOC, it stands for ‘volatile organic compounds’. These compounds are toxic and can be found in...

You don’t have to be an expert in DIY to paint a wall, however, getting to grips with the basics is always a good idea. With most painting projects, knowing a few additional painting tips and tricks is a good way to achieve your desired results. This includes everything from how to store the paint to how you apply it. In this article we share our top painting tips for dummies to help in your future painting projects.    Gather the right supplies A frequently asked question when it comes to painting is ‘what painting supplies do I need?’. It...

Painting your home can be a big job and it's not always as simple as just opening a tin of paint and laying a brush to walls. There are other elements to consider in order to avoid any complications. In this article we take a look at a commonly asked question in the world of painting and decorating which is ‘why does paint crack’? Hopefully getting to the bottom of this will help to provide you with tips to avoid this issue in the future.  Why Does Paint Crack? There are actually a number of reasons why paint might crack....