Protect your wooden furniture with Dulux

Wood furniture may be expensive to buy but easy to protect. Many people go for professional help while protecting their furniture from mildew, warping, attack of mould and algae. But the reality is, even if you don’t know much about waterproofing sealants or how to waterproof wood, you can still do it yourself if you keep the following few points in mind while doing it. Wooden furniture, if kept uncoated is porne to attack by water. The wood soaks water, expands, and when the water dries off, it contracts again. Regular such cycles produces cracks in the wood and leads to warping. As a result, the wood gets swollen, clapses and the dampness serves as a good breeding ground for algae and mould. Over a period of time, the wood becomes hollow and changes colour.

To prevent this, Dulux has a range of exterior and interior woodcare paints that will keep your furniture intact for a long time. Weathershield Ultimate Woodstain is suitable for exterior wooden surfaces like those of window panes, exterior joinery and main door. It is suitable for both hardwood and softwood and will protect them for as long as ten years if used according to the instructions. Use atleast two coats of it on the surface. It is water repellent and gives a satin finish. Weathershield Naked Wood, on the other hand will keep your timber wood safe and is ideal to be used on new and bare wood. Use two coats of it to protect the exterior wooden surface from blue stain fungi.

Dulux Trade Polyurathane varnish is a good choice to paint interior wood. It is available in satin, matt and gloss finishes. Other products are Danish Oil, Diamond Glaze and Quick Dry Varnish. So take your pick according to your choice and budget!

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Home Sweet Home

A home is where you belong. The feeling of belonging comes from feeling of knowing and association. Association with home comes from the memories of the moments that one spends and has spent throughout in that place called home.

When one moves into a new house, it becomes a home when one spends moments of togetherness, sharing and caring with the family members and the loved ones. A house is a home when sentimental value gets attached to the architecture.

The sentiments are associated with the time that one spends in one’s home through times that are joyous, times that are unhappy. There may be times that are beyond smiles and tears. Words can’t always express what one feels with one’s loved ones in one’s home. 

                                         

What really makes home more special and ideal? Or should we say that special and ideal home adds on to the sentimental value that one may attach with the place to call it home? It is both. If one feels happy and warm thinking about one’s home, if one’s home is a happy place to be in, then home becomes ideal with the mind associations that one has. These sweet and warm feelings towards one’s home makes one try a little extra to decorate one’s home in a way that speaks a ton about oneself. Being in a space that home speaks of you and you reflect your home is what makes it special. It is true otherwise too. For instance, if one decorates one’s home with a lot of thought and a lot of understanding as per one’s taste, the attachment from all the things that contribute to make the home comfortable become high on emotional value and quotient, making the home an ideal place to be in.

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PAINT IT MAROON

Do you like to go bold with colours? Are shades of red family… your favourite? Do you ever wonder about going wrong with the bold hues and overdoing colours in your home? There are definitely ways in which you can balance out even the boldest of colours by correctly fusing in the furnishing with the bold colours on the walls.

In this picture, one wall has been painted in deep maroon and the rest of walls are white. Combination of maroon and white is doing the trick here when it comes to balancing a bright and a light colour. The side table and centre table used are in dark wood which is complimenting the dark wall of the room. The tables used are low and have drawers which are more spacious as well look classy.

To even out the dark tone in the room, cream furry rug has been used to add in the light shade in the room. Also, the cream sofa is the major element which is taking away the focus from the dark coloured wall and breaking even the shades in the room from getting monotonously dark.

The maroon cushions are supporting the sofa and making it fuse with the wall and the wood flooring in the room. The wood flooring looks judiciously chosen to support the wall colour. The white window panes look fabulous with the whole décor.

The creatively displaced candle is placed at a corner, however, it definitely is adding onto the room’s style. Candle peaking in from apple shaped case is a very distinct touch that the room is adorning. The vase standing at the floor near the sofa is at a solitary position decorating the room, but it definitely is connecting the room décor with an element of base and simple style!

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WeatherShield Paint for Home Painting

If you are entertaining guests at home, most of the times you identify your house by the colour of the building or its exterior walls. Undoubtedly, a good exterior finishing goes a long way in casting a good impression of your house on people. So choosing the correct paint for house’s exterior is as important as selecting the right interior paint.

Many a times, we see people don’t get their exterior walls painted when they go for home repaint after 3-4 years. For such people, it is all the more necessary to select a good wall exterior in the first place. WeatherShield paint is an answer to such needs. Available in smooth or textured options, this high performance acrylic resin guarantees resistance against extreme weather conditions for up to fifteen years. Paint two coats of it on your exterior wall using a roller brush at an interval of three hours and your house will be bouncing back UV rays and the walls will be impervious to algae and mould. Ceramic bead technology in paints provides extra protection and hides hairline cracks. A stabilizing primer can be used to impart extra protection to the outer walls.

However one should be careful while applying home paints. Some paints contain lead and mercury particles and can be harmful when inhaled. So avoid skin contact and wear proper eye protection while brushing.

Painting a dream home is an exciting job but one should be aware of social responsibilities too. Don’t dispose off the left over paint in drains. Refer to the safety manual. Some localities have special procedures to release paint in the environment.

Dulux has a large variety of WeatherShield paints and you can select your favourite colours and type of paint depending upon the type of surface.

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CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE SOFA FOR YOUR SPACE

Be practical while opting for a sofa as a sofa may look pretty but may not be as comfortable in using. Make sure the seats of the sofa you choose are comfortable and cushiony. You can use separate pillows, cushions in different colours, shapes and sizes etc to make your seating more comfortable. There are so many types of couches, sofas available in the market these days. You need to choose one which suits your needs the best and gives you the comfort that you require. Choose a colour of your choice that complements with the rest of the theme and décor.

Understand the dimensions of the sofas. If you use your drawing room is more or less your living room, then make sure you have a sofa or a bed that is your length. You may sometimes want to relax and watch T.V. on your sofa or couch. So it is important that you have a comfortable place to crash in and relax onto.

You can choose amongst traditional sofas, recliner sofas, sectional sofas, sleeper sofas, home theater sofas. Traditional sofas are popular and are liked by everyone. They are elegant, traditional and classic. Sleeper sofas look like bed and have bed frame and mattress. These kinds of sofas come in handy when you have guests at your place and less space to give to them to stay. You can turn your sofa into a bed and use it as a bed when required. Recliner sofas have mechanism by virtue of which one can recline with half-lie position. Sectional sofas are made as modules and have to be just moved in and used as whole sections to be moved in altogether. Home theatre sofas have built in cup holders, magazine holders and remote control arm rests. Choose from a wide variety of choices and enjoy comfort of a sofa as you want!

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MAINTAINING CURTAINS

Curtains can really add or take away visual appeal of any room. Curtains are used for protection against weather and to ensure privacy in your home.

Choose a thick fabric for curtains to make sure that excessive sun rays do not bother you. Thick curtains can help you make sure that your home is protected against extreme weather. Also, thicker fabrics are more durable. However, thicker fabrics may be tough to wash. These can be dry cleaned though. There are a wide variety of designs, colours and patterns available in case of thicker curtains too, to pick from. Lighter fabrics are used for aesthetic purpose more than for functional purpose.

Since, curtains are hung against windows, they are bound to catch dirt and may even suffer discolouration due to exposure to heat. The dirt and dust around the house and even from the outside gets accumulated and make the curtains dirty. Due to exposure from the outside, curtains catch dust and dirt; therefore, they need to be maintained against the dirt.

Cleaning your curtains regularly is the key to beautiful rooms. Generally people wash curtains in the washing machine. However, too much detergent and wrong kind of washing powder may take away the colour and shine of your curtains, making them look old and damaged. In order to protect curtains, you can also use dusters and even vacuum cleaner. Steam cleaners are also available to protect and maintain curtains. Maintaining curtains is as important as choosing and hanging them. No matter how pretty your curtains are; if you do not clean them properly and do not maintain them well, your room is not going to look pretty.

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PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DOORS

Doors usually are left ignored while one is busy taking care of the rest of the home decoration. There are a lot factors that have to be taken into account when it comes to choosing doors for your home.

Overall style of the door is important. You need to make sure what style you like the best for your doors. The style should definitely agree with the rest of your décor. If your décor is rich and royal, then heavy antique design doors are best for your room. If your décor is classy and contemporary, then you may choose glass doors or lightweight doors. Also, you need to pick from panel doors, glass doors, flush doors etc.

Consider the material of the door while choosing doors for your home. Solid wooden doors would be expensive than others but are always a great choice to lend a traditional and evergreen appeal to your décor. You need to choose the kind of glass that you are using if you decide to opt for glass doors. Synthetic doors are also available in great styles and colours.

Keep in mind the safety and security issue as well. Opt for a multi-lock system and good quality doors for the areas that lead to gardens, terraces and other open out of the house areas. Make sure the quality of your doors leading to the exterior of the house is very good and sturdy so as to have proper safety and protection for your home and family.

Choose colours of your doors as per the colour of your walls to make a perfect blend of style in your home decoration. You can choose colours of your walls from the wide variety of shades of hues Dulux provides. Match the doors with your wall colours and your home decoration to create a balanced and harmonious look of your space.

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Interior paints

A good paint job enhances the beauty of your home, as well as hides its minor flaws. The right paint and its proper application inhibit the movement of moisture and water vapor through the walls thereby reducing condensation, rotting, and mold problems. As such, it should not be taken lightly.

There are different kinds of paints that have to be used for interior as well as exterior of your house. Equal attention needs to be paid to both interior and exterior of an edifice. The interior paint is chosen according to the ambience of your house. Depending on the colours and textures used, you can make it as cozy and relaxing as possible.

Other areas of your house like hallways, corridors, foyers in the interior of your house can be painted with bright colours for maximum illumination. Lighting can be opted according to the wall colour to enhance the look of your space.

The interior paint is what the inhabitants are exposed to; most of the time and therefore the interior wall paints need to be chosen wisely. Interior paints needs to be pleasant and should agree with your personality.

Also, interior paints need to be durable against discolouration, peeling or cracking. If the interior paints are not very efficient then it can lead to peeling, cracking, rotting and other mold problems of the exterior of your house.

Magik Smooth Acrylic Finish, Dulux Velvet Touch, Dulux Super Smooth Dulux, Lustre Finish, ICI Supercote Interior Emulsion, ICI Maxilite Distemper, Dulux 3-in-1 Stayclean are some excellent and effective quality paints for interior of your house offered by Dulux.

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