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View the latest collections of paints and wallpapers.

Find discounts on diy products and tools by buying on line.

For more information on paint and painting for both the novice and experienced DIY enthusiast, visit the paint quality website.

S&A Supplies
S&A Supplies
for designer paints and wallpaper.


Machine Mart
for tools for DIY and trade.

 

Paints
interior and exterior paints, wood finishes and stencils.
Wallpapers
classic and contemporary wallpaper designs.
DIY Tools
power and hand tools, fixings, paint brushes and decorating accessories.
Plasterwork and Panelling
plasterwork, wall panelling and architectural joinery.

DIY Supply 
DIY Supply
for 1000's of DIY products online.

 
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT
for high powered tools.


 
B&Q
B&Q
for tools and paints.


DIY Tools
Screwfix
for tools, paints and accessories.


Stick And Go
Stick And Go Ltd
No cementing! No grouting!

Tips and advice.

Use sample paint pots to paint a square metre on the wall (include the darkest wall, usually the one with the main window), see it at different times of day and in different weather conditions and at night under the room lights; remember paint always goes slightly darker when dry.

Do the same with wallpaper, get a large sample and tape or stick it to the wall. If the paper has a design, look at its scale against the height of the wall and the dimensions of the room.

Warm colours such as red and yellow bring the walls closer (which may not be a bad thing if you want the room to look more cosy) and cool colours like blue and green increase the sense of space...

If you are painting the woodwork white, consider a soft shade rather than harsh brilliant white.

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