RANGE REVIEW: PAINTS & FINISHES


Olivia Bowen launches exclusive colour palette with Valspar


Love Island Star, Olivia Bowen, has launched a brand-new exclusive colour palette with Valspar Paint. Consisting of shades inspired by the ‘Bowen Home’, and the anticipated arrival of her baby girl, this palette was designed to help fans decorate with ease and style. Olivia has been a fan of Valspar Paints when decorating her own house, appreciating the durability that’s needed for a busy family home, and ultimately wanting to bring that chic, long-lasting decor to her audience.


Olivia loves dark and bold colours, and one of her absolute favourite colours in her home is Rushing Red, a sensual and sophisticated shade,


Benchmarx launches ‘Paint to Order’ range to meet demand for bespoke kitchen design


Benchmarx, supplier of kitchens and joinery products and part of the Travis Perkins Group, has launched its new ‘Paint to Order’ kitchen range – giving trade professionals a broader palette of on-trend colour options to offer their customers, as well as the reliability and supply confidence Benchmarx is known for. Rolling out this summer across Benchmarx’s 130+ UK branches, the new service is designed to help the trade respond to rising customer demand for personalised finishes – while still working within the practical constraints of trade timelines and installation standards. The new offer includes a curated range of 26 high-demand colours, selected to reflect current market trends and allow installers to bring added design value to their customers without complicating the specification or ordering process. With centralised colour finishing,


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perfect for bathrooms, bringing that pampering feel to your interiors. With a newfound confidence in her own interior style, Olivia added two more bold colours to her palette. She recommends Tuxedo Blue for a versatile, yet striking shade that exudes elegance, and Midsummer Night, a dark teal shade that creates a moody atmosphere. The more reserved and calming tones of Stone Terrace and Gentle Lamb are the perfect backdrop for the Bowen living room. These shades provide a comforting and soothing aesthetic in the living room, where the family can relax. The nature-inspired Rugged Olive builds on the countryside charm and chic, working perfectly with the natural wood materials in their home. Cathedral Morning is a key colour in Olivia’s palette. A gentle and delicate pink which has a stunning, whimsical quality, perfect for the new baby’s nursery, which has been largely inspired by Olivia’s favourite childhood book, The Complete Book of Flower Fairies. Alongside the fairy theme in the nursery, the room is romantic and cosy.


Speaking about why she chooses to use Valspar Paints in her own home, Olivia said: “There are so many things that I love about the Valspar brand. From the durability of the paint, the incredible colour range available, to the unique services like the Colour Matching Tool they offer.” To view Olivia’s collection, visit


www.valsparpaint.co.uk/the- olivia-bowen-palette


Valspar Paint brews up with one-of-a-kind tea-inspired paint range


In celebration of British afternoon tea, Valspar Paint has launched a tea-inspired colour palette, helping to bring the much-loved soothing shades of a cup of tea into the comfort of your home. Whether it’s Butter Yellow, Mocha Mousse, or Olive Green, foods have been heavily influencing interior trends this year. Adding to this evolving trend, Valspar Paint has captured the reassuring and welcoming feeling from a simple cup of tea and launched a tea-inspired paint range. This carefully curated selection


of brew-tiful shades caters to everyone’s needs, no matter what tea preferences you have. Whether you prefer a milky cuppa, a comforting biscuit-infused tea, or a strong builder’s brew, Valspar Paint now offers the perfect collection of beige tones to reflect the nation’s love of the perfect brew. For those whose brew


preferences are a little more unique, Valspar Paint also promises to create a shade that speaks to their


HMG has floors covered with refreshed Floor Paint range


Benchmarx ensures consistency in quality and colour match, supported by:  A streamlined ordering process via branch or design team.


 Full access to technical and design support.


 Reliable lead times and nationwide supply through Benchmarx’s established logistics network. Whether quoting on a full kitchen


project or looking to upsell to a more bespoke finish, Paint to Order gives fitters the competitive edge – combining design flexibility with the speed and service required on site. For more information, please visit www.benchmarxkitchens.co.uk


HMG Paints, the leading independent UK paint manufacturer, is making it easier than ever to choose the right floor paint for every job. The Manchester based company has relaunched its Floor Paint range, complete with redesigned packaging, a simplified selection process, and an enhanced colour offering, all created with the end-user in mind. As part of HMG’s ongoing mission to make high-performance coatings more accessible, the updated floor paint range helps customers quickly identify the right product for their specific needs, whether it’s for light-use walkways or heavy-duty industrial spaces. The revamped range consists of


three high-performance solutions, now clearly segmented by usage and traffic levels: HydroPro Floor Paint – A water-


individual taste with a one-of-a-kind colour matching tool. Simply upload a picture of your cup of tea and let the experts provide you with the perfect matching custom shade. This collection is more than just paint. It’s an invitation to bring the cosy, mellow, and timeless charm of a British tea experience directly into the heart of the home and help transform any space into a calm and tranquil haven, perfect for catching up with loved ones, relaxing on your own, and creating a versatile space in the home.


Lucy Steele, paint & interiors expert at Valspar Paint says: “We’re absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our new tea-inspired paint range. Our interiors should always feel homely and inviting, and there’s no better way to achieve this than with the soothing shades from our tea-inspired paint collection.”


based, low odour option for interior and exterior spaces with light to medium foot traffic. Fast-drying and environmentally conscious. Polyurethane Floor Paint – A solvent-based, choice for light to medium traffic areas. Ready to use, quick drying and ideal for both internal and external use. 2K Epoxy HD Floor Paint – A heavy-duty, two-pack solvent- based system designed for internal areas with medium to heavy traffic. Delivers excellent chemical resistance and long-lasting durability. With fresh, modernised packaging


and a ready-mixed colour range of nine of the most in-demand shades – including Light Grey, Tile Red, and Safety Yellow – HMG’s updated floor coatings deliver both aesthetic appeal and technical excellence. The range is also available for tinting with customers able to select from HMG’s extensive library of BS, RAL, Decorative and other popular colour ranges. As always, the products are Made in Britain certified with each batch being manufactured at HMG’s Riverside Works production facility. The HMG Floor Paint range is available direct from HMG or through HMG stockists and distributors nationwide. The new brochure, application guides, and technical specifications are available for download at shop.hmgpaint.com


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