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  When it comes to home improvements, it is often cheaper to do it yourself than hire a professional. The problem with DIY is that it comes with the risk of not getting it quite right. Luckily, we at Victory Colours are experts in all things decor and wanted to share our top home renovation tips for painting. The aim of our home renovation tips is to take away the stress of DIY and to give you some extra techniques to achieve the best results.  DIY is a useful skill that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Learning these...

Sustainable living is becoming increasingly popular as we as a society are now more than ever aware of the importance of protecting our planet for future generations. You can live a more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle in a variety of ways. We have created this guide to eco living full of sustainable lifestyle tips. Everything you do in your day to day life has an impact on the planet including the food you eat and your method of transport. Find out how to become more sustainable, eco friendly and discover some of our favourite products that you can buy to...

VOC in paint is the chemicals that many wall paints contain. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, and are harmful chemicals that are released into the air when you paint the walls of your home. What’s worse is that these chemicals are released a long time after your paint dries due to a process called off-gassing. This article is going to be discussing VOC in paint and ultimately why you should avoid it.  Why is there VOC in paint? Firstly, we wanted to cover the background of VOC in paint, starting with why paint even contains VOCs in the first...

Today we are going to be discussing our guide to a toxic free home, focussing primarily on wall paint. Toxic free paint is one of the easiest changes to make when it comes to opting for a non toxic home, this is because it doesn't affect your lifestyle significantly. There are many household products that release toxins into the air in your home which can have a negative impact on your health but can also be detrimental to the environment. This guide aims to make you more aware of the toxins in your home and the changes you can make...

Choosing a wall paint when decorating your home can be difficult, for example you have to decide which colour and what brand? On top of that, the challenge of finding a good quality paint that is safe for your family makes it all the more difficult. As more and more people are becoming aware of our social responsibility, paint has been highlighted as an area of concern. For those who don’t know, your standard wall paint contains toxic chemicals called VOCs which stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. This article will explore the key differences between VOC paint and VOC free...