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Why is breathable paint essential for a healthy, happy home?

Why is breathable paint essential for a healthy, happy home?

Over the years, our approach to building houses has changed. Just a few decades ago, houses were made from largely natural materials, making them draughtier and, admittedly, colder...
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The best bird-safe paint

The best bird-safe paint

Using paints containing VOCs can have an adverse effect on not only you and your human family members, but also your much-loved pets...

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Introducing The Heritage Range

Introducing The Heritage Range

Introducing the latest additions to the Little Knights colour range. These rich and elegant tones have been carefully chosen to combine tradition with character and sophistication...
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Problems with paint that smells of cat pee? We can fix it.

Problems with paint that smells of cat pee? We can fix it.

We have received several calls from people asking for help with a bizarre issue they are having with a well-known brand of paint. After painting their homes with this paint, an odd smell was noticed that many compared to cat’s urine or rotten eggs.

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Thoughts on The Guardian's "eco-paints" comments

Thoughts on The Guardian's "eco-paints" comments

We recently read a piece in the Guardian with interest regarding “5 ways to make your home less toxic”. And there's an important point that it doesn't address.
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How to achieve the perfect paint finish

How to achieve the perfect paint finish

The way in which a wall is prepared and paint applied can be just as important in achieving a smooth, desirable finish as the type of paint and choice of colour itself. To ensure that an attractive, appealing paint finish is successfully achieved follow these simple hints and tips.

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Choosing the right colour paint - Fun or stressful?

Choosing the right colour paint - Fun or stressful?

Choosing the right colour paint for any room in your home can be a challenging, sometimes head-scratching task. The appearance and behaviour of colour is influenced by the amount of ambient light present in a room and the amount of colour that can be seen...

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Gainsborough Wash - featured colour

Gainsborough Wash - featured colour

Gainsborough Wash is the ultimate in sophisticated-yet-neutral-backdrops; it is certainly not dominating, but at the same time it's not bland.
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At last, a VOC-free gloss paint

At last, a VOC-free gloss paint

Little Knights is delighted to announce that our antibacterial gloss paint, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, has now been independently verified as being VOC-free. 
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Suffolk Pink - this month's featured colour

Suffolk Pink - this month's featured colour

Take a trip through picturesque Suffolk and you will see many an historic house painted in this wonderful colour. It has been a feature in the county’s landscape since the 14th Century...
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Tips for saving time on cutting in

Tips for saving time on cutting in

Getting the perfect finish to your paint job is seen as being very tricky, however it’s easier than you think. Here are our best tips on how to achieve a professional appearance.
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Could spring cleaning products affect your health?

Could spring cleaning products affect your health?

This spring avoid cleaning products that contain dangerous chemicals. There are numerous websites that detail the dangerous chemicals that even today are included in household cleaning sprays and foams. Just last month, a report by Norwegian scientists found that regular exposure to cleaning products significantly affects lung function.

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