All our products are selected from manufactures with an environmental policy and are lead free. The water-based paints we stock contain minimal V.O.C.s ( Volatile Organic Compounds such as solvents and other chemicals which evaporate during use and contribute to atmospheric pollution) Additionally we pursue a policy of continual assessment of energy utilisation and waste generation.
			When selecting a colour scheme you should take into consideration that a colour often appears to change, depending on other colours around it. By way of example, a colour which reads as a clear white next to a strong colour may appear cream or buff against a bright white. This is the reason why choosing a colour scheme from a colour card is so difficult and why the practice of using tester pots to sample colours in situ is to be recommended.
			If choosing from a colour card the off-whites will read distinctly darker because they are seen surrounded by a white background, so take this into-account. Again, use tester pots wherever possible. In a similar way, many colours build up and intensify when painted over large areas, so that when applied, a chosen colour often appears too intense, just too blue, or too green for example.
			We are aware that choosing a colour is only a part of achieving the desired effect. Levels of sheen and depth of colour are critically important and by remaining true to the full range of modern traditional formulations and the best raw materials available our suppliers can offer unsurpassed levels of flatness and depth of colour in the various classes of Emulsion, Oil Eggshell and Dead Flat Oil paints.

The application of decorative effects, such as stencilling, ragging and stippling, date back to the nineteenth century before wallpaper became affordable. Again during the early twentieth century when raw materials were not readily available, decorative effects imitating wallpaper were very popular. Following recent magazine articles and TV programmes, broken colour effects are now back in vogue, using the latest range of vibrant colours. Traditionally oil based glaze and artist quality stainers were used for the medium. With a variety of specialised tools such as rubber stipplers or pure bristle brushes in an asortment of shapes, and leather chamois to give the decorative effect. Today, water based emulsion paints are used, tinted to your choice with an amazing array of modern tools for the home decorator to add that individual touch. The modern decorative effect is much easier to achieve with the more user friendly materials now available. Select a base colour from the extensive Colour Palette range, two or three shades lighter than your choice of colour-wash. Prepare the surface, apply the base coat in vinyl silk emulsion, and when dry, brush on the finishing colour using vinyl matt emulsion, thinned with water. Drag or dab the wet surface with your brush, roller or sponge to achieve the desired effect and seal with a clear acrylic varnish in a silk or matt finish to add durability. We carried over 200 wallpaper sample books and for our customers' convenience these can be taken home to check the colours and patterns in situ. Orders are delivered overnight from the manufacturer with a limited number taking a maximum of three days. Many of the sample books also include matching curtain and bedding fabrics with decorative wallpaper borders. All of our wallpapers are printed using the finest water based paints. The more durable vinyl coated wallpapers are ideal for Kitchens and Bathrooms. The original collection of anaglypta wallcoverings, painted over in a shade from the Heritage range, give a lasting and attractive finish. The heavy relief Lincrusta, has been given a new lease of life with the increase in popularity of dado areas. The Victorian patterns, now available in meter lengths to fit below the dado rail, add character and elegance to any situation. An exclusive range of wallcoverings is still available, produced by the 19th century method, whereby the paper is pulled under open bottomed troughs full of paint. The drag marks are made by positioning brushes in front of the trough. The stripes are produced by blocking off sections of the trough. Using traditional colour palettes, these wallcoverings are unique and remain at the top of the range. Whatever your taste and pocket we can assist in your selection of wallpapers, matching fabrics and paints, mixed to your requirements.