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A Timeless Refresh for Worthing Museum & Art Gallery

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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery has been completely transformed with the help of Dulux Heritage. Nodding to the building’s Edwardian beginnings, Dulux Heritage has created a timeless backdrop for the museum’s collections and helped to improve user experience for years to come.

The seaside town of Worthing in West Sussex is undergoing a major transformation. Buildings in the community are being connected to the Worthing Heat Network, which uses waste heat from the local area to warm nearby homes and businesses. To become connected, Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was faced with a mandatory closure which posed an opportunity to make further upgrades to the space.

The team at Worthing Museum & Art Gallery wanted to improve customer flow and create a versatile aesthetic to complement current and future collections. Having worked with Dulux before, they once again turned to the iconic brand to support them with an upgrade that would make the museum re-opening one to remember.

Dulux’s Senior Colour Designer, Dawn Scott, was brought onto the project to help inspire the colour scheme. She explained: “My focus was on ensuring each colour connected to the next and provided the visual contrast visitors need to move through the space with ease.

“The Dulux Heritage range was the perfect solution. With durable shades that offer a blend of classic colours and contemporary trends, I was able to nod to the Edwardian history of the building and create a long-lasting finish to showcase the collections and inspire visitors to stop and admire all that Worthing Museum & Art Gallery has to offer.”

The final colour palette gave each space its own character and created a cohesive journey through the building. Quartz Grey, a warm, mid-tone taupe, provided a versatile neutral backdrop in the Studio Gallery and Main Gallery, pairing easily with the surrounding colours.

In the Downland and Archaeology galleries, Mallard Green was used for a rich, immersive colour-drench effect. Its connection to the natural landscape was particularly fitting for Archaeology, reflecting the local downs that inspire the collection there. The link to nature continued in the Garden Gallery, where the soft avocado tones of Veranda Green were introduced alongside Chiltern White.

Deeper teals introduced contrast and drama elsewhere. Midnight Teal added a sense of grandeur to the New Historic Dress & Worthing Area display, working beautifully with Quartz Grey – while the softer, more uplifting Maritime Teal introduced a subtle reference to open skies and calm seas in the Costume Gallery. On the staircase, DH Indigo completed the Dulux Heritage palette with a relaxed mid-blue.

Throughout these spaces, Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt was used on the walls to create a luxurious, durable finish that is also washable, so everyday knocks and scuffs can be easily removed. For the woodwork and metal, Dulux Heritage Eggshell was used to provide a consistent, hard-wearing result that will remain beautiful for years to come.

In the Fine Art Gallery and selected casings throughout the museum, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt in Black Opal was also used to create contrast and dramatic impact.

Gerry Connolly, Head of Museum and Exhibitions, said: “Designing the museum’s colour scheme was an exciting challenge. Each shade needed to complement each other and the existing collections, while remaining versatile enough to work with future exhibitions too.

“We also had to consider how the colours would respond to the building’s natural and artificial light. As part of the refurbishment, new double-glazed windows were installed, so the scheme had to be carefully adapted to suit the changing light conditions.

“Working with Dawn and the Dulux team gave us the inspiration we needed to bring our vision for the museum to life. We are so pleased with the results and the public’s reaction has been phenomenal. As well as creating a more welcoming atmosphere, the redecoration has also helped to increase visitor dwell time – we couldn’t be happier.”

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For further information about Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, visit: https://wtm.uk/

Meet the New Albany Paint Range

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Albany has announced the launch of its new and improved professional paint range. Now available at Brewers Decorator Centres.

Say hello to Albany; the same, trusted brand you know but with a new look and improved performance.

This marks one of the most important developments in Albany’s history. Driven by a commitment to never stand still, the range has been reformulated to deliver even greater quality, improved opacity, enhanced colour accuracy and increased coverage across the range. The result? The best Albany paint ever produced.

Tried, Tested, Trusted.

Every product in the new Albany range has been rigorously tested to perform where it matters most – on the job. Following blind testing across a variety of substrates, 64 professional decorators from across the UK put the leading formulations through their paces in real-world environments, before the top performers were independently assessed by a specialist testing house.

Together, this has created a range designed to give decorators confidence from the first coat to the final finish, with excellent coverage, improved efficiency and durable, reliable performance across the jobs they tackle every day.

The Albany Story

The Albany story began in 1920, when Clement Brewer introduced a wallpaper collection inspired by London’s prestigious Albany Mansions. Paint soon followed, and over the decades Albany has grown into a trusted decorating brand recognised for quality, reliability and practical innovation.

For over 100 years, Albany has built its reputation by listening to decorators, understanding the job and creating products that deliver where it counts. Today, that same commitment continues.

The Four Albany Paints Every Decorator Should Know About

Albany Vinyl Matt

Albany Vinyl Matt is your everyday go-to for interior walls and ceilings, delivering reliable coverage and a smooth, low-sheen finish that helps mask imperfections.

  • Improved coverage for fewer coats and greater efficiency
  • Enhanced spray performance for a smoother application
  • New 350ml sample pots to see the true colour and finish before committing

Albany Scrubbable Matt

Designed for busy spaces such as hallways, kitchens and bathrooms, Albany Scrubbable Matt combines a clean matt finish with the durability needed to withstand everyday knocks, scuffs and repeated cleaning.

  • Improved application on interior walls and ceilings
  • Mould-resistant coating for moisture-prone environments
  • New 350ml sample pots for confident colour selection

Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint

Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint provides excellent coverage with a flat matt finish that helps hide imperfections and leaves ceilings looking clean, crisp and uniform.

  • Faster drying time of just 2 – 4 hours
  • Improved non-spatter formulation
  • Enhanced spray performance
  • New 5L size and tinted option

Albany Acrylic Eggshell Paint

Albany Acrylic Eggshell is easy to apply and built to withstand everyday knocks and scuffs, delivering a smooth, consistent soft-sheen finish for kitchens, bathrooms and other hardworking areas.

  • Improved coverage per litre
  • Better opacity from the first coat
  • Easier application for a smoother decorating experience

Where To Get Your Hands On The New Albany Paints

The new and improved Albany professional paint range is now available to buy in Brewers stores and online at brewers.co.uk.

Fire Safety Without Compromise: Why Mineral Paints Are Becoming Essential in Modern UK Construction

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As fire safety continues to shape the specification of building materials across the UK, architects, contractors, and building owners are increasingly looking beyond structural components to ensure every element of the building envelope contributes to occupant safety. One area receiving greater attention is decorative coatings, where mineral paint technology is offering significant advantages over conventional organic paint systems.

How is KEIM different?

KEIM Mineral Paints, manufactured using naturally occurring mineral ingredients and silicate technology, provide an inherently non-combustible finish that does not contribute to fire growth. Unlike traditional petrochemical based coatings, mineral paints contain no petrochemical binders that can fuel a fire, making them an increasingly attractive choice for projects where fire performance is a critical specification requirement.

KEIM’s interior and exterior paint systems have been independently tested to the European fire classification standard EN 13501-1 and achieve an A2-s1, d0 classification. This indicates limited combustibility, very limited smoke production and no flaming droplets during fire exposure — key characteristics that help support safer building design. These credentials are essential for residential buildings over 11 metres in height, where external materials are subject to increasingly stringent fire performance requirements in the UK.

However, fire resistance is only one part of the story. KEIM’s mineral paint chemically bonds with mineral substrates through a process known as silicification, creating a finish that becomes an integral part of the surface rather than forming a film. This results in exceptional durability, outstanding colour stability and high resistance to UV degradation, helping to extend redecoration cycles and reduce whole-life costs.

How it works

The paints are highly vapour permeable, allowing buildings to ‘breathe’ naturally while helping to reduce trapped moisture that can contribute to substrate deterioration. Combined with their water-based formulation, absence of solvents and extremely low emissions, KEIM coatings support healthier indoor environments alongside long-term environmental performance.

For specifiers, the combination of verified fire performance, durability and sustainability makes mineral paints an increasingly compelling option across education, healthcare, transport infrastructure, commercial developments and high-rise residential projects. As building regulations continue to evolve, selecting materials that offer proven performance without compromising safety, aesthetics or longevity is becoming more important than ever.

In an industry where every specification decision matters, fire-resistant mineral paints are demonstrating that decorative finishes can play a valuable role in delivering safer, more resilient buildings.

Advantages of KEIM mineral paints and renders;

  • Environmentally friendly ISO 14001
  • High vapour permeability
  • Provides durable, colour stable protection
  • Fire resistant to A2- s1, d0
  • UV stable
  • Increases light reflectivity

What we recommend

Before you start your next painting project, take a moment to read the product label and safety data sheets. They contain essential information about technical performance, ingredients, application guidance, and fire resistance, helping you choose the right product for your project. Understanding what’s in your paint and how it performs ensures better results, safer use, and greater confidence that your chosen coating meets the requirements of your project.

Nature Plus and Cradle to Cradle Certified.

Interested to find out more?

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Find out more https://www.keim.com/en-gb/company/fire-resistance/

Tel: 01952 231 250

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Email: sales@keimpaints.co.uk.

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Project examples include:

Holland Park Underground Station, London – KEIM Soldalit

Dulux Trade launches Durable Kitchen & Bathroom Eggshell Paint

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Dulux Trade Durable Kitchen & Bathroom Eggshell paint is a single, dependable product that delivers long-lasting performance in two of the most demanding high-humidity spaces. The way modern kitchens and bathrooms are used puts painted walls under a lot of pressure. High humidity, staining and frequent cleaning cycles all take their toll on standard emulsions. Dulux Trade Durable Kitchen & Bathroom Eggshell paint is built to handle it all. It gives you durability for repeated cleaning, and a soft, low-sheen finish, that helps kitchen and bathroom walls look their best for longer.

Range:

  • Available in 2.5 and 5L
  • PBW, and over 14,000 colours, including colour palette, NCS2, BS colours and colour alternatives
  • 10% Sheen

Benefits:

  • Mould resistant formulation to help prevent new growth
  • ✓ Stain resistant technology, proven against common household marks
  • ✓ Suitable for high humidity rooms
  • ✓ Scrub Class 1 durability for repeated cleaning
  • ✓ Type C durability for Pure Brilliant White and light base colours
  • ✓ Up to 17m² per litre coverage
  • ✓ Finish the walls in one day with a 2-4 hour recoat time
  • 99.9% VOC free

Rethinking façade rendering: From Failure to Finish: How KEIM natural systems improve performance and longevity.

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Builders, home improvers, and designers add render to facades for several reasons;   to protect the structure, improve the aesthetics, and to boost energy efficiency. But if the products aren’t used effectively, or applied incorrectly, they can cause lasting problems that they were designed to overcome, such as water ingress, trapping moisture, which can lead to cracking or damp.

KEIM Mineral Paints Limited are known for their natural, environmentally friendly interior and exterior paints, but here we focus on their lesser-known range of renders; each designed for specific applications but all providing lasting durability, protection, and performance.

Why do we render?

There are several reasons why we would choose to apply render. The common reasons include;

  • Protection from the weather – water soaking, reduce damp, in wet climates
  • Improve structural durability – cover cracks, stabilise aging masonry
  • Aesthetic upgrade – modernise older properties, add colour or texture
  • Improve insulation – keep heat in during winter, lower heating bills

How KEIM is different

Typical render types available include cement, lime, acrylic, and silicone based. KEIM renders, as with all KEIM products, use natural, inorganic ingredients, reflecting the philosophy that dates to 1878, of being kind to use and kind to the environment.

Advantages of KEIM mineral renders;

  • Environmentally friendly ISO 14001
  • High vapour permeability (walls can breathe)
  • Provides durable, colour stable protection
  • Fire resistant to A1
  • UV stable
  • Increases light reflectivity
  • Available in bagged powder form

Products include

  • KEIM Uniputz 1.3 (KEIM Universal Render), multi-purpose, pre bagged mineral render, versatile, easy to apply. Extremely flexible to accommodate high degree of movement such as thermal expansion, whilst preventing the surface from crazing or cracking
  • KEIM Uniputz 0.6 version (KEIM Universal Render Fine). A ready to use product ideal for interior or exterior application using hydraulic lime, white cement with sand and mineral fibre fillers
  • KEIM NHL-KP 3.0 (KEIM Kalkputz Grob), perfect for localised patch repairs of existing lime rendered facades and lime base coat for KEIM NHL-KP 0.6
  • KEIM NHL-KP 0.6 (KEIM Kalkputz Fine), a complete thin lime coat system to be subsequently painted

Where can they be used?

  • Concealing cracks, flaking, or differences in textures
  • Ideal for renovation, historic monuments, listed buildings (KEIM Uniputz 1.3)
  • Can also be applied onto existing sound render
  • Used as a total render or for patch repairs
  • Ideal for use with KEIM’s range of interior and exterior paints

Cradle to Cradle Certified.

Interested to find out more?

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Find out more https://www.keim.com/en-gb/products/concrete-systems/

Tel: 01952 231 250

Web:  https://www.keim.com/en-gb/

Email: sales@keimpaints.co.uk.

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Project examples include: Alderney Lighthouse, George Hotel in Rye and High Wray in Cumbria

KEIM – unparalleled performance and durability since 1878.

 

How Dulux Trade supports specifiers in delivering stunning commercial colour schemes

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Colour has the power to transform and enrich how people interact with the built environment. As specialists in colour, Dulux Trade’s Commercial Colours Services team can help you deliver functional, visually impactful colour schemes.

Explore Dulux Trade’s Commercial Colour Services

The team’s expertise extends to inclusive design and creating spaces that work for everyone. Whether you’re specifying a dementia-inclusive care environment, a neurodiversity-informed classroom or a workplace designed to support focus and wellbeing, the Commercial Colour Services team will tailor a colour approach to meet the needs of the people who will use the space.

Specifiers working with the team also benefit from a range of practical tools and resources to support the specification process. These include regulatory compliance support, specification writing, and an NBS library. It’s an end-to-end service from initial concept through to a complete, compliant specification.

Discover the full range of support

New and Improved Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint and a New 5L Size

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The popular Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint is now even better. Designed specifically for the ‘5th wall’ in the home, the new and improved Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint brings performance upgrades you can genuinely feel while still delivering the flawless super flat matt finish decorators know and trust. Plus, AF1 is now available in a new 5L size, perfect for those smaller projects.

The new formula of Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint delivers a range of key improvements designed to make ceiling work quicker, cleaner and easier. It’s lighter to handle, features a non-spatter formula for tidier application, and has improved recoat times to help you move through jobs more efficiently. Performance through a sprayer has also been enhanced, delivering excellent results whether applying by brush, roller or spray.

With the upgrades, AF1 retains the same trusted qualities decorators rely on. Remaining a water-based ceiling coating packed with matting agents to help hide imperfections and reduce brush and roller marks, creating a smooth, consistent super flat matt finish with dependable anti-flashing performance.

Albany AF1 is the ultimate anti-flashing ceiling paint. Flashing is where, in certain lighting conditions or from certain angles, a painted surface appears to have patches of higher sheen, leaving an uneven finish.

Albany AF1 is specially formulated to avoid this, thanks to its super flat matt finish and ultra-low sheen, non-reflective properties, helping deliver a professional ceiling finish with no distractions.

We’re excited to introduce the brand new AF1 5L pack size, created in response to customer demand. It delivers all the performance and benefits of the 10L pack but easier for those smaller jobs with improved flexibility, easier lifting and more convenient storage.

Key Features

  • Finish: Super flat matt
  • Coverage: Up to 13m² per litre
  • Touch dry: 30 minutes
  • Recoat time: 2–4 hours
  • Application: Brush, roller or spray
  • Spatter: Non-spatter formula
  • Clean up: Water
  • Scrub rating: Class 2
  • Available sizes: 5L and 10L

Shop AF1 online or in your local Brewers Decorator Centre.

How to protect, preserve, or add design flair to concrete projects

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Lime based mortar mixed with aggregates may have been used since AD50, but how, in the modern world, can designers, architects and concrete manufacturers ensure protection and preservation in today’s harsher environment?

KEIM Mineral Paints have the answers, with not one but several products in their portfolio specifically designed for use on concrete.

Whether you’re a pre-cast manufacturer, or use concrete for construction purposes, if you’re a designer or architect looking to enhance the appeal of concrete, or a facilities manager who needs to protect concrete surfaces from graffiti, KEIM has an armoury of products to help.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON PROBLEMS?

  • Exposure to the elements including car fumes and chlorides leading to carbonation, damage, and potential weakening
  • Colour variants or imperfections may occur during construction or patch repairs
  • Rust staining from shuttering

How to mask imperfections, defects, variations in concrete’s appearance?

KEIM products are used to …

  • Tint or blend imperfections or defects
  • Protect the concrete against water ingress
  • Colour match to the existing concrete
  • Minimise variations such as roller compacted concrete
  • Increase light reflectance; ideal for office environments

Products include – KEIM Concretal Lasur – simple application process for internal and external concrete

Project examples include: Park Hill Estate, Sheffield, Dudley Zoo, West Midlands, London Aquatics Centre, London

How to improve the longevity?

How do you protect and preserve concrete against the elements such as chlorides and carbon dioxide, and the ingress of water which can lead to damage or decay?

KEIM products are …

  • Applied to concrete surfaces to treat and protect against discolouration
  • Creating a protective coating that can last for decades
  • Designed to protect against weathering
  • Fire resistant to A2-s1, d0

Products used – KEIM Concretal W

Project examples include: Paradise View, Birmingham, Brunel House, Portsmouth, Loxford School of Science & Technology

How to bring creative flair to concrete projects?

Not everyone embraces the look of concrete and may consider it dull or boring. If that’s the case, then KEIM can transform with colour, and renovate building facades with the stroke of a brush!

Concrete walls can be painted in a variety of colours including blue, red, gold or even black.

Products used – KEIM Concretal-Black, KEIM Design Lasur, KEIM Soldalit

Project examples include: The National Theatre, London, Battersea Power Station, London, London Underground, Wessex Water Head Quarters

Concrete preparation and repairs

Alongside KEIM’s coatings and finishes there are cleaners and repair products too! Ranging from acidic cleaner for the removal of release agents and impurities, to repair mortar for larger scale reparation works.

Regardless of product application, all KEIM products follow the ethos; kind to use, kind to you, kind to the environment.

If you’re working with concrete and need some advice, why don’t you arrange a no obligation site survey, or talk to one of our specialists based in our Telford manufacturing facility?

Interested to find out more?

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KEIM – unparalleled performance and durability since 1878.

Tel: 01952 231 250       Web:  https://www.keim.com/en-gb/       Email: sales@keimpaints.co.uk.

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Dulux Trade Unveils Paint Specification Creator Tool

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Dulux Trade Unveils New Paint Specification Creator to Transform Tender Documentation

Dulux Trade has announced the launch of its Paint Specification Creator, a free, digital tool designed to simplify and strengthen the tendering process for architects, designers, project managers, and contractors across the UK.

The new Paint Specification Creator streamlines the previously time‑consuming task of building technically robust paint specifications. By guiding users through a clear, step‑by‑step process and drawing on the full breadth of the Dulux Trade product portfolio, the tool ensures that every specification is accurate, compliant, and tailored to the precise needs of each project.

Designed with both ease of use and professional rigour in mind, the tool allows users to begin by selecting whether they are working on an interior or exterior environment. From there, they can define the surfaces and substrates involved—ranging from plaster and wood to metalwork and masonry—before choosing the finish they wish to achieve.

Once the project parameters are entered, the system automatically searches the comprehensive Dulux Trade range to recommend the most suitable products and coating systems. This ensures specifiers receive a high‑performing and durable solution that aligns with industry best practice, sustainability goals, and aesthetic expectations.

It generates tender‑ready technical documentation, complete with:

  • Accurate application guidance
  • Full M60 (Painting & Decorating) specification clauses
  • Relevant system build‑ups
  • Professional formatting suitable for direct inclusion in tender packs

This functionality means specifiers can instantly download a completed pdf document that supports both competitive tendering and compliance with construction standards—saving valuable time during early project stages.

Dulux Trade highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the building and construction sector with tools that both simplify decision‑making and elevate the quality of finished work. The Paint Specification Creator builds on decades of coating expertise, offering digital access to technical knowledge traditionally only available through specialist advisors.

The Dulux Trade Paint Specification Creator is available now and free to use

Painting Period Properties

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The UK is blessed with such an array of period properties, from medieval and Tudor homes built 500 years ago or more, distinctive Georgian and Victorian houses all the way through to Edwardian and Arts and Crafts Eras. Whilst this provides a beautifully diverse range of properties, it is important to know which paint finishes are designed for heritage buildings.

How Do You Decorate Period Properties?

If you have invested in a period property, it probably means that you have fallen in love with their original features, so it’s important to use decorating products that are sympathetic to the architecture.

At Brewers, we have a wide range of finishes that are suitable to properties that may need a more specialist product.

Before you book a decorator or pick up a paint brush, verify any listed building status or whether the properties fall within the boundaries of a Conservation Area; there are strict rules about everything from using suitable materials for repair and replacement through to permitted colours.

Always consult the conservation officer at your local authority before you undertake any work.

Repairs And Maintenance Of Period Properties

For restoration work, always seek the help of a professional who has experience with period properties.

There could be a wide range of issues to look out for such as damp and mould, powdery/ cracked walls or blown plaster, as well as damaged render and rotten wood.

Any existing paintwork may well have been painted with original paints, including lead paint, lime-based paint or distemper that must be considered before any redecoration can take place.

For rotten timber, Repair Care, has a good range of products suited to lasting repair of timber sash windows and various substrates. You can find out more about Repair Care here.

Painting Period Properties

Inside and outside, breathability of the surface is essential.

Slate damp courses in brickwork only emerged in the Victorian era, but they weren’t compulsory and certainly aren’t as effective as modern damp-proof membranes.

We stock a wonderful range of products suited to painting period properties thanks to their historically sympathetic ingredients.

Interior Finishes:

Zinsser Grade I is specially formulated for interior ceiling and wall decoration in converted churches and other period properties.

Earthborn Claypaint is a luxurious, ultra matt finish product, suitable for interior walls and ceilings.

The unique clay recipe results in a highly breathable and hard-wearing paint, eliminating emissions and smells.

Farrow & Ball also have a range of finishes designed for period properties.

Casein Distemper has a breathable, permeable structure that is suited to plaster walls and ceilings, creating a very flat finish.

Soft Distemper is a very soft, powdery finish for interior plasterwork. Its blend of natural resin and minerals is designed to be easily removed, allowing detail to be preserved on intricate mouldings.

Exterior Finishes:

Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint is a durable and highly breathable alternative to conventional masonry paints and limewash that dries to a classic, matt finish.

It is highly weather resistant and can be used on porous mineral surfaces such as stone, masonry, concrete, pebbledash, plaster and sound silicate-based painted surfaces.

It’s especially suitable for renovation projects.

Farrow & Ball Limewash is a specialist historical finish for both interior and exterior walls and ceilings, bonding to the building itself to protect from the elements.

It’s a very flat matt finish and is highly breathable.

Brands such as Johnstone’s, ISOMAT and Sandtex also offer breathable masonry paint solutions that could be the ideal finish for your project.

Historical Paint Colours

Once you have found a suitable finish, have a think about the most appropriate colours to use.

Many paint brands celebrate heritage paint colours including collections from Dulux Heritage, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Mylands.

For more information about finding your perfect finish, head into your local Brewers Decorator Centre.

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