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The Rise Of The Paint Sprayer

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Spray Machines have taken the decorating world by storm in recent years, with many decorators choosing to down their traditional tools in favour of something that sets their decorating apart from the rest…but what is all the fuss about? Here we delve into paint spraying and why it might be the very thing you need for your business.

Redefining Efficiency In The Industry

It’s no secret that with a paint sprayer, you can cover a much larger area than a traditional brush or roller in a fraction of the time. This allows you to cover extensive areas with ease including large domestic properties or even larger commercial premises.

Paint sprayers evenly distribute paint as well, reducing the need to spend time creating an even coat with a brush or roller. What could take hours with a brush would take a paint sprayer minutes to achieve.

This is also likely to attract customers. Knowing that they can enjoy a refreshed space in a fraction of the time would greatly increase the likelihood of a new client.

But Isn’t Paint Spraying Costly?

Yes, it is an investment that’s for sure. However, paint sprayers have been designed to stand the test of time, using durable materials and cutting-edge technology to ensure you only buy once.

When calculating return on investment, you need to consider how much you save in time and labour costs as well as the scope of jobs you can now take on with spraying equipment. You might find that the machine pays for itself in just a few jobs.

Find the right spray machine for you and your business>>

At Brewers, our in-store teams are equipped with all the best advice and can help you with this Spray investment. Alternatively, our Protective Coatings Advisors can be contacted Monday to Friday at pc@brewers.co.uk or 01323 576101 for more advanced or technical queries.

Don’t forget to check out our helpful guides at brewers.co.uk for spray FAQs, machine maintenance guides, masking up tips and more…

Shop the range of Spray Machines and Accessories online or order at your local Brewers Decorator Centre.

Graphenstone Paints Are NOW AVAILABLE At Brewers!

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With unrivalled eco-credentials within the industry, Graphenstone paint features sustainable, easy-to-use finishes that are rich in colour to create a standout space. You can now shop the range at Brewers!

Sustainable:

Graphenstone UK is one of the most certified sustainable paints companies in the world and are seeking to change the way you paint. They offer paints and primers, certified by the pre-eminent evaluators of products in the world, such as Cradle to Cradle Institute (they hold Gold, Silver and Bronze certifications), Green Tag (Health Rate Platinum) and Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold.

Paints are manufactured using renewable energy and utilise the waste olive pits from the local olive oil industry as part of the biomass fuel. The water used in production is reused in a closed loop system, further reducing waste; the environmental impact of production is as minimal as possible and Graphenstone have a one of the lowest carbon footprints (CO2e) of any paint on the market.

Ingredients:
Graphenstone use sustainably sourced, traditional raw materials (including lime, calcium carbonates and natural minerals) and combine them with the ultimate in material innovation and technology by fusing them with graphene, to deliver a breathable, natural mineral based coating, with increased surface adhesion and Class 1 durability.

Graphenstone uses one of the oldest and most traditional of all building materials, lime, as the base ingredient to its natural based mineral coatings. They use the highest quality natural raw materials (their lime is 98% pure) giving an unparalleled, non-yellowing white, to produce one of the most ecological paints available in the world.

The complete range of natural, healthy products also contain pure inert carbon based ‘graphene’ technology. This super strong, (and Nobel prize winning!) 21st Century discovery forms a powerful mesh at the molecular level of these natural products, offering supreme strength and performance.

Product characteristics:

  • Natural minerals and sustainable raw materials.
  • Trace VOCs only (under 0.1%).
  • No added microplastics.
  • Air Purifying lime ranges – removing CO2* and other toxins, such as NOx and Sox.
  • Class 1 vapour open – breathable.
  • Hardwearing – thanks to Graphenstone technology.
  • 96 luxurious flat matt colours – with a full range of over 1000 shades.
  • Excellent coverage.
  • Class 1 in durability.
  • Nursery and Toy Safe.

*The majority in the first 30 days of curing.

Some mineral paints are difficult to apply, but with Graphenstone paints, they are extremely easy to use. They can be rolled, brushed or sprayed and go on smoothly, richly and easily.

Shop the range of Graphenstone paints online or order at your local Brewers Decorator Centre.

Introducing The NEW Albany Woodcare Collection

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Bringing you an even bigger range of high-quality decorating products, Albany is thrilled to announce that we have added a brand new woodcare range to our collection, which is exclusively available at Brewers Decorator Centres. Three new finishes have been developed to produce ultimate woodcare protection on interior and exterior timber, perfect for springtime projects.

Albany is a trusted decorating brand used by professionals and DIYers alike. Each finish is made to a high-quality trade recipe, rich in pigment and high-quality ingredients for superior colour depth and retention.

Discover the three new finishes:

  1. Albany Original

Albany Original is a translucent all-purpose wood stain that can be used on interior and exterior timber for long lasting protection in a matt finish.

  1. Albany Advanced

Albany Advanced is a translucent, durable wood stain that can be used on interior and exterior timber, offering superior UV protection in a satin finish.

Albany Original and Albany Advanced can be used as part of a system, to provide ultimate weather resistance and durability. Both finishes are available in 46 colours, which can be tinted in store and taken home the very same day. The colours have been created to highlight the beauty of the natural grain of wood and instantly transform timber.

  1. Albany Masterdec

Albany Masterdec is an opaque wood stain that can be used on exterior timber, providing a self-priming, fast-drying and flexible finish. Available in 4 ready mixed colours, RAL, NCS and BS4800 colours that will completely obliterate the original colour of the wood. The finish is also available in 112 exclusive colours from the Albany Design Collection, completely transforming exterior wood and instantly updating outside spaces

Albany paint and woodcare is exclusively available online at brewers.co.uk or in-store at Brewers Decorator Centres in a vast range of colours!

DULUX TRADE VINYL MATT: YOUR TESTED & APPROVED, MORE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION

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Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt has been reformulated to provide specifiers and their clients with a more sustainable solution that is 99.9% VOC (volatile organic compound) free. The new product has also been Tested & Approved by professional decorators for added reassurance that it delivers the same great opacity and coverage as the previous formulation.

Dulux Trade has reformulated its popular water-based Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt so that it is 99.9% VOC (volatile organic compound) free[1]. This means that it has a reduced impact on indoor air quality and a lower carbon footprint when compared with the previous formulation. The enhanced sustainability benefits also make the new Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt perfect for projects that need to comply with the BREEAM[2] and LEED[3] accreditations – and IAC Gold certifications are also available. This can help specifiers to showcase carbon footprint reductions and deliver compliant projects with no compromise on product lifecycle or durability.

Furthermore, whilst the sustainability credentials of the paint have been improved, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt still delivers the same coverage and opacity to ensure a quality finish.

Peter Howard, Sustainability & CSR Lead at AkzoNobel, said: “Dulux Trade is determined to provide specifiers and their clients with a range of high-quality products that meet or exceed green building accreditations, helping them to meet the sustainability requirements of every project. We’re working hard to reduce our impact on indoor air quality and provide products with a lower carbon footprint versus their previous formulations. It is by creating initiatives and products like Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt that we are making it easier for our customers to reduce their impact, too.”

As part of the upgrade, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt has also achieved the Dulux Trade Tested & Approved seal of approval. This means that it has undergone rigorous laboratory testing, and testing with professional decorators, to ensure that it lives up to expectations and genuinely delivers on the benefits promised.

Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt is now available to specify via leading platforms, including NBS. For more information on Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt, visit: www.duluxtrade.co.uk/vinyl-matt.

[1] Based on in-can VOC content, measured in accordance with ISO 11890-2:2013

[2] Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology

[3] Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Effortless & Eco-Friendly Colourwash: KEIM Unveils the Hassle-Free Solution to Contemporary Limewash Aesthetics

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World leaders in sustainable paint solutions, KEIM proudly introduces Colourwash – a breakthrough innovation redefining the limewash aesthetic for contemporary interior design.

For over 140 years, KEIM has been at the forefront of mineral paint innovation, guided by a commitment to natural ingredients that promote both user well-being and environmental sustainability.

Today, KEIM UK sets a new standard with Colourwash – a pre-mixed interior paint formulated to capture the timeless appeal of traditional limewash while delivering skin-safe, and eco-conscious results.

Vanessa Fox, Commercial Manager at KEIM, commented, “The resurgence of limewash is evident in today’s dynamic design landscape. However, the use of traditional limewash presents potential skin and eye irritation, porous surfaces which are difficult to clean, and overall unpredictable application outcomes. In response, we’ve designed Colourwash as a revolutionary, non-caustic alternative that not only creates the coveted limewash aesthetic but also offers a durable finish suitable for bare, painted, or previously limewashed walls and ceilings.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the existing curated palette, Colourwash welcomes three new hues – TUSK, BALM and TALC- expanding the range of neutral tones crafted for timeless appeal. These shades provide interior designers and homeowners alike with the perfect canvas for creating truly organic interiors, all achievable in as little as a single coat.

Vanessa elaborated on the unique formulation of Colourwash, stating, “Our innovative blend combines non-flammable ingredients, UV-stable natural pigments and a potassium silicate binder for a chalk-free, long-lasting finish that outperforms conventional lime-based paints and washes.”

KEIM’s commitment to well-being is evident in the ultra-low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present across their entire mineral paint range, ensuring enhanced indoor air quality, immediate occupiable spaces and a safe environment for people and pets alike.

Colourwash can be purchased online or ordered through most decorators’ merchants.

Free hand-painted swatches are available at www.keim.com

Please visit the Keim Mineral Paints website: www.keim.com or the web shop at https://www.keimpaintshop.co.uk/

For further information please contact:

Vanessa Fox
Commercial Manager
01952 231 250
sales@keimpaints.co.uk

 

Introducing The Albany Woodcare Collection

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Bringing you an even bigger range of high-quality decorating products, Albany is thrilled to announce that we have added a brand new woodcare range to our collection, which is exclusively available at Brewers Decorator Centres. Three new finishes have been developed to produce ultimate woodcare protection on interior and exterior timber, perfect for springtime projects.

Albany is a trusted decorating brand used by professionals and DIYers alike. Each finish is made to a high-quality trade recipe, rich in pigment and high-quality ingredients for superior colour depth and retention.

Discover the three new finishes:

  1. Albany Original

Albany Original is a translucent all-purpose wood stain that can be used on interior and exterior timber for long lasting protection in a matt finish.

  1. Albany Advanced

Albany Advanced is a translucent, durable wood stain that can be used on interior and exterior timber, offering superior UV protection in a satin finish.

Albany Original and Albany Advanced can be used as part of a system, to provide ultimate weather resistance and durability. Both finishes are available in 46 colours, which can be tinted in store and taken home the very same day. The colours have been created to highlight the beauty of the natural grain of wood and instantly transform timber.

  1. Albany Masterdec

Albany Masterdec is an opaque wood stain that can be used on exterior timber, providing a self-priming, fast-drying and flexible finish. Available in 4 ready mixed colours, RAL, NCS and BS4800 colours that will completely obliterate the original colour of the wood. The finish is also available in 112 exclusive colours from the Albany Design Collection, completely transforming exterior wood and instantly updating outside spaces

 

Albany paint and woodcare is exclusively available online at brewers.co.uk or in-store at Brewers Decorator Centres in a vast range of colours!

 

Paint partnership for latest office-to -flats conversion

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Fairfax House, located in the Arena Quarter of inner-city Leeds is the latest building to undergo a complete renovation, converting a no-longer needed office space into residential accommodation. The 1960’s, seven storey office block, will be transformed into 154 studio and one-bedroomed apartments, with an additional two- storey extension.

Recent fire safety and building regulations insist that relevant buildings above 11m require that only non combustible materials are used on their exterior. It’s no surprise therefore that KEIM Mineral Paints, which conform to these most stringent standards, were specified by Colbre Projects to be used as the exterior paint on Fairfax House.

Paul Milligan, Business Development Manager at KEIM UK helps to explain, ‘We have been involved with various housing associations and councils as awareness of our fire resistant paint becomes more prominent. Our KEIM Soldalit exterior paint meets the A2-s1,d0 fire resistance standard, and this is just one of the properties which make our products ideal for residential buildings and wholly unique. Not only are all of our products made from natural mineral ingredients, they are also breathable, non-toxic, low VOC, and most relevant for Fairfax House, fire resistant.’

It made sense for KEIM to work with a specialist architectural spray-painting company, ORS Limited, that had the knowledge and capabilities needed for such a tall and prestigious project.

Original Surface
KEIM Soldalit applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jo Thornicroft, Sales Director at ORS Limited explains, ‘We have completed over 400 site rollouts for customers including Habitat, BMW, and Next providing retail shop fronts, cladding and curtain walling. The Fairfax House project utilises our vast architectural spray-painting experience. This application technique ensures that the KEIM Soldalit is applied evenly, and effectively. Imagine painting a seven-storey building! This method is far more time efficient, and therefore better for the building, and the client, to reduce application time and minimise disturbance.’

The project which started in April 2023, is due for completion at the end of this year and uses the combined skills of Leeds based buy to let property company YPP, and Brewster Bye Architects.

KEIM Mineral Paints Limited – https://www.keim.com/en-gb/

Soldalit product information – https://www.keim.com/en-gb/products/exterior-paints/soldalit/

ORS Limited – https://orservices.co.uk/

NEW Dulux Range Available At Brewers!

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New Paint Collection at Brewers

Brewers Decorator Centres are excited to be stocking two new Dulux products from the Dulux Heritage range. 

Dulux Heritage is a new range of professional quality paints that deliver a beautiful ‘smooth to the touch’ aesthetic along with the tough, lasting durability needed for everyday life.

The stunning collection of beautiful colours are inspired by significant periods of British decorating history combined with contemporary and future design trends, skillfully researched by historical colour experts and curated by the expert team at Dulux.

Now, to give the professional even more confidence in the quality of the finish, Dulux has developed two innovative new Heritage paints, comprising a new emulsion for walls and ceilings with a unique Velvet Matt finish and a premium solvent free Eggshell for trim. Both are available online or in one of our 190+ stores nationwide. And if being bought in July, you can get 20% off Velvet Matt 2.5L and 5L!

It is this unique blend of colour expertise married with technical innovation that sets Dulux Heritage apart. The result allows professionals to offer customers a range of colours that are effortlessly elegant for today’s homes in a premium paint that is easy to apply to walls, woodwork or metalwork, with the quality and durability that Dulux is known for. A perfect mix of modern style and substance.

The palette is designed to contain the perfect balance of pale, mid and deep shades from the palest duck egg to deepest aubergine, along with a perfect white for every colour scheme.

Such a luxurious range of colours demand to be admired whether they are applied in a dining room, bedroom, living room or a tiny cloakroom – and be as beautiful to touch as they are to look at. Dulux Heritage paint goes on smoothly and once on the wall, the rich colours are accentuated with a soft, tactile finish that feels soft and luxurious to the touch, just like velvet.

The Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt emulsion is formulated with premium quality pigments to guarantee excellent depth of colour and contains specially blended clays for effortless application and the irresistible soft to touch finish that will stand up to customers’ busy lives.

Dulux Heritage Eggshell is a durable and hard-wearing water-based eggshell for use on interior wood and metal in a tough formulation that delights customers. It is easy to apply, quick drying, low odour and remains beautiful for years.

Dulux UK Creative Director Marianne Shillingford explains: “With the bespoke formulation of Velvet Matt for walls and ceilings, Dulux has created its most high-quality finish to date, a beautiful durable formulation that complements the aesthetic of the premium colour range.

“Heritage is the ultimate professional quality paint with a colour palette that combines the best classic colours from the past, present and future.

“What is great now is that it’s easier than ever for decorators and designers to create sophisticated colour schemes in a velvety matt finish that actually feels as good as it looks on their walls. It’s an exciting innovation and sets this range apart from anything else on the market.

“Decorators have trusted Dulux for 90 years and that’s a heritage we are proud to keep going with the launch of the new range.”

The quality of Heritage is backed by the Dulux Promise that each can of paint will deliver the perfect colour, uniform finish and the coverage stated, or Dulux will replace it.

Available in your local Brewers Decorator Centre or online now!

 

IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY: REFORMULATED DULUX TRADE DIAMOND MATT

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Dulux Trade Diamond Matt has been reformulated in line with customer feedback to deliver improved features and sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Available now, architects and specifiers can be confident that Dulux Trade Diamond Matt meets key industry standards – including BREEAM, LEED and WELL – and will provide their clients with quality results for years to come.

Sustainability

Sustainability is critical to Dulux Trade and integral to everything it does as a business. It regularly reviews its product portfolio to ensure sustainability is improved wherever possible – and the upgraded Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is testament to that. It is 99.9% VOC (volatile organic compound) free[1], so it has lower impact on indoor air quality and the overall carbon footprint of a project when compared with the previous formulation. For added reassurance, it is also compliant with green building accreditations BREEAM[2], LEED[3] and WELL. When specified, the paint will therefore help drive more sustainable building design.

How did we get to 99.9% VOC free?

The previous Dulux Trade Diamond Matt formulation included semi-VOCs to form a strong film and deliver quick drying times at a range of temperatures. However, the upgraded product uses innovative binder technology that forms a film even at very low temperatures, without the addition of semi-VOCs. The paint also includes a new latex that doesn’t require coalescing solvents and has switched to completely VOC-free versions of additives. As a result, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is now proudly 99.9% VOC-free.

Peter Rhodes, National Sector Manager for Building Design at AkzoNobel, said: “Our reformulated Dulux Trade Diamond Matt offers superior benefits that architects and specifiers can trust. The fact that Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is compliant with BREEAM, LEED and WELL environmental standards, is 99.9% VOC free and long-lasting means it’s the clear sustainable choice for a diverse range of projects. We’re confident these enhancements will reassure architects and specifiers that Diamond Matt should be the go-to durable, sustainable paint option that will provide winning results for their customers.”

 A durable choice        

 Furthering its sustainability benefits, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is also highly durable and designed for high traffic areas. This means that the new formula will help to extend maintenance cycles further with walls that stay looking newer and cleaner for longer – driving down emissions over a building’s life cycle.

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is compliant with BS EN ISO 11998 Class 1 and BS 7719 Class C and can withstand 10,000 scrubs (the equivalent of five hours non-stop scrubbing). It can therefore be repeatedly cleaned and scrubbed, ensuring that unwanted stains can be easily removed by clients without damaging the paint film on the wall – making the professional finish last even longer.

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt also delivers great opacity and is now available in 150 additional extra deep colours, providing reassurance that it can achieve strong aesthetics that will last the test of time.

Tested & Approved

To showcase its commitment to quality, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt now comes with a ‘Tested and Approved by Professional Decorators’ seal of approval (find out more about the process at www.duluxtrade.co.uk/testedandapproved). This showcases the rigorous three-stage testing process carried out by experienced professional decorators to ensure Dulux Trade Diamond Matt delivers on durability, as well as improved opacity and sustainability.

Hannah Beeke, R&D Team Leader at AkzoNobel explains: “Our ‘Tested & Approved’ process is designed to truly put products to the test and we do this by working closely with experienced professionals. Their opinions help to ensure we are delivering the highest quality products, and ultimately, the best results for the end user.

“With the new Dulux Trade Diamond Matt, we worked with our expert decorators to trial the product and we used their feedback to make further improvements to the formula. We then took the range into field trials where it was tested under external conditions – enabling us to see how it will perform for our wider customer base. This ongoing rigorous process means that we are confident the new Diamond Matt range is the best it can be and will genuinely deliver the durability and sustainability benefits architects and specifiers are looking for.”

For more information on Dulux Trade Diamond Matt, see here: www.duluxtrade.co.uk/diamondmatt.

[1] Based on in-can VOC content, measured in accordance with ISO 11890-2:2013

[2] Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology

[3] Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

 

KEIM INNOSTAR OUTSHINES AT ASBP AWARDS

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UK BASED SPECIALIST, KEIM MINERAL PAINTS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN AWARDED ‘PRODUCT WINNER’ BY A PANEL OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS FOR ITS ONE COAT INTERIOR PAINT

KEIM Innostar is their latest paint system to be introduced into the UK market, however the concept of natural, mineral, eco-friendly, sustainable paint is far from new to them. The company have been hand crafting earthly, durable, breathable paints since 1878. In fact KEIM has, perhaps, been the best kept secret in the ‘paint world,’ …until now.

The ASBP (Alliance for Sustainable Building Products) was formed in 2011 to foster innovation, promote and share knowledge via events, awards, and research projects.  The recent awards hosted by EDGE in London brought together finalists from categories competing for best Project, Product, and Initiative as judged by the panel of experts and a people’s vote.

Anton Boekhoudt, who represented KEIM throughout the months of judging process commented, ‘This award is an acknowledgment of the product’s unique qualities and characteristics. Our exterior paints, washes, and renders have been used on a diverse range of projects, but KEIM Innostar is our latest interior product that is ideal for homeowners, decorators, architects, or specifiers.’

He went on to explain, ‘Our products have recently been independently assessed and 65 of them are Cradle to Cradle Certified®. That makes KEIM the most certified paint in the world. Quite an accolade. Winning this ASBP award is the icing on the cake. It’s testament to the product’s eco-credentials that align perfectly with the ASBP Awards Six Pillars of Sustainable Construction.’

KEIM Innostar is a non-toxic, one coat, easy to apply, high-yield paint; ideal for speedy re-occupancy projects, creating healthy spaces. It is labour saving and economical due to its one coat system. It’s free from additives and preservatives meaning it is kind to use and kind to the environment. Application brushes or rollers are simply cleaned with cold water ready to re-use, and any leftover paint disposed of via natural household waste rather than to landfill.

Boekhoudt concluded, ‘This is a very exciting time for KEIM UK. We’ve recently opened a showroom within the Business Design Centre in London to inspire people and projects to show what is possible using KEIM. We even have metallic paints for elegant projects, and washes for more industrial concrete effects. Thank you to the judges and panel at the ASBP for this award, and congratulations to our fellow winners.’

Please visit the Keim Mineral Paints website: www.keim.com or the web shop at https://www.keimpaintshop.co.uk/

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