2018 Trends

As we approach the end of the year, have the predicted trends of 2018 been fulfilled?

There were 4 areas in which the trends in Dulux colour forecast covered:

• Kinship
• Essential
• Escapade
• Reflect

Each of these brought a different vibe and edge, allowing for varied trends within 2018.

ESCAPADE trend - channels the holiday feeling, bringing vibrant colours to brighten and open up the space.

Bringing tropical accessories within this trend will also be beneficial in creating an abroad feeling.











ESSENTIAL trend - within this, simplicity and relaxation takes form, in the calming colours of greys and neutral browns.

A pop of colour, in a bright blue or crimson red, will bring warmth throughout the colour scheme.









KINSHIP trend - finding your inner zen will help with this trend. Looking at spiritual wellness with a celebration of cultural heritage.

Bring in a mixture of textures, patterns and colours, which will make you feel happy. This palette of colour brings together earthy tones with neutral shades to help create this balance.











REFLECT trend - sophistication, elegance and timeless are three words that are overlooked in the current environment, when everything is so fast paced.

Take a step back and create a relaxed feel, using rich colours, to create a classic and indulgent look.

Specialist Coatings

Specialist Coatings in Commercial painting

There are many Specialist Coatings that are important to consider when painting any space.

We are able to apply these coatings to all kinds of industrial and retail settings:

• Industrial units
• Shops
• Hotels
• Bars
• Restaurants
• Offices
• Hospitals

The most important three being:

• Fire retardant paints
• Anti-graffit
• Anti-damp

Fire Retardant:
Fire Retardant coatings are perhaps the most common painted coating currently, especially due to the media coverage in recent times. They are most frequently used in public buildings, new builds, public facilities and on large scale industrial spaces. Many company's will need this to comply with safety legislation or for another layer of fire protection.

Anti-graffiti:
Anti-graffiti paints are important for preventing paints that are used to vandalise walls. The paint stops the ink, aerosols or other paint from bonding to the surface of any area. The coating can be used internally or externally and is common in tunnels, schools, stations and public areas, so that if graffiti was to occur in these places, it is able to be washed off and therefore is cheaper than having to repaint the whole wall.

Anti-damp:
Anti-damp can be applied to interior walls and ceilings to prevent or reduce dampness. The coating is designed as a primer coat which has an active component which combines with moisture and dampness. Anti-damp coatings prevents mould growth and discolouration, however does not cure the cause of dampness.