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This is one of those questions that spark’s debate among professional painter and decorators without fail. Some argue that trousers are the best option and can be paired with a comfy work shirt, while others are adamant that bib & brace overalls are simply the best. In this article, we’ll talk you through the pros and cons of each as well as run through some of the other clothing options for decorators.

Bib and brace overalls

The classic when it comes to painter and decorators workwear. Bib and brace overalls are extremely comfortable, available in a wide range of sizes and have plenty of utility pockets for keeping everything you need to hand. As well as a front pouch most bib and brace overalls have reinforced knees and pockets for knee pads. Easy to slip on over existing clothing, bib and brace overalls are a perennial

It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since the launch of “Heart Wood”, Dulux’s colour of the year for 2018, but it’s true. So instead of dwelling on the past let’s look to the future and take a look at the 2019 Dulux colour of the year “Spiced Honey”.

What Dulux say about it

“Chosen by Dulux colour experts to reflect the new positive mood of the moment. Spiced Honey is a warm amber tone, inspired by the beauty and versatility of honey itself. Spiced Honey can be soothing or calming, cosy or vibrant, depending on the palette you pair it with.”

Colour palettes

As well as the colour itself Dulux have also created a set of themed palettes to accompany the new colour and help customers to blend the colour into their home décor. Whether looking to create a soothing place to think, a calming place to dream, a cosy place to love or a vibrant place to act, the new palettes will

Have you ever wondered how you could improve the décor of your home but struggle to get inspiration? Perhaps you’ve seen things on Pinterest, Houzz or Instagram, but can’t seem to replicate them at home. Not everyone is blessed with a great eye for decorating and design, but this article should help give you some handy hints to help you improve the décor of your home.

Create interest with odd numbers

There’s a reason photographers use something called the rule of thirds and it involves designing with odd numbers to help create harmony and visual interest. The basic concept is that odd numbers help draw more attention and are a lot more appealing than even-numbered object pairings.

To add to this you can group similar objects together, e.g. different heights of candles in different colours to create even more interest and make these more visually attractive. By avoiding even numbered patterns you help to stop things looking too

Let’s get one thing out of the way, the first step before you even think of decorating a mould or damp stained wall is to diagnose and treat the problem. Mould and damp can affect your health so the problem needs to be treated as quickly as possible. Otherwise, no matter how good a job you do painting, the mould or damp will keep coming back and cause you problems.

Once you’ve identified and fixed the mould or damp problem it is time to get to work on preparing the surface ready for decorating.

Surface cleaners

There are a range of surface cleaners that are suitable for preparing a mould or damp stained surface prior to painting and these include anti-mould solutions, fungicidal washes and mould and mildew cleaners. Cleaning the surface will help to reduce any existing mould or damp staining and leave the surface clean and

When you’re redecorating a room it can be tempting to stick with what you know and have used before. However if you’re looking to create a beautiful room that will look great for years to come then it is worth thinking about how your colour scheme can enhance and make the most of your room. There are many things that you need to take into account when picking the right colour scheme and in this article we’ll walk you through the process.

Before you start picking colours and looking at schemes it is probably best to go back to having a blank canvas. We have a range of trade paints that will help give a brilliant white base coat that will help create a fresh start for your room. And if you’re room is dark then you may even decide to stick with the magnolia or white trade paints to help bring light into your room.

The 2016 Dulux colour palette has a warm and friendly feel but with the addition of a dark mysterious element. Bright colours have a softer tone, think coral not orange and ochre instead of yellow. By looking at trends and the various disciplines of design Dulux puts together colour palettes that capture the mood of the moment.

‘Looking both ways’ is the overarching theme for the year ahead which aims to celebrate the beauty in contrast. Some of the themes encompassed within this include: Words & Pictures, The Grid & Letting Go, Dark & Light and Heritage & Future. All of these combine elements of equal and opposites which can be put together for a stunning visual effect.

For 2016 the Dulux colour of the year takes some inspiration from 2015’s colour and ties into the ongoing trend of using metallic tones in paint. The colour for 2016 is ‘Cherished Gold’ which is a beautiful next step and natural evolution of last year’s ‘Copper