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DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends

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DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends
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The must have paint colours you need in your home! Dulux’s best selling paint shades.

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How To Paint Your Interior Doors

How To Paint Your Interior Doors

Doors whilst appearing simple can be a bit of a...

How To Paint Your Interior Doors

Doors whilst appearing simple can be a bit of a...

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Welcome to the DCO blog Brush Up!

For anyone that doesn't know DCO, we're a 3rd generation, family run decorator's merchant up here in the north east of England. I (Helen!)  have a huge passion for all things paint, wallpaper and making decorating your home easy and accessible for everyone so these blogs aim to provide you with the advice, inspiration and tips you need to transform your home! As always, if there is something I haven't covered or you still need help, just get in touch, we're always happy to chat!

Helen x

How to Paint Your Walls

How to Paint Your Walls

Painting Your walls – The plan of attack in 5 easy...

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How to Paint Your Walls

Painting Your walls – The plan of attack in 5 easy...

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Wallpaper Symbols Explained | Decorating Centre Online

Wallpaper Symbols Explained | Decorating Centre...

"Don't confuse yourself with wallpaper symbols, have a look at...

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Wallpaper Symbols Explained | Decorating Centre...

"Don't confuse yourself with wallpaper symbols, have a look at...

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Our Extensive Guide to DIY Wall Panelling | Decorating Centre Online

Our Extensive Guide to DIY Wall Panelling | Dec...

Panelling is a great way to incorporate a traditional and...

Our Extensive Guide to DIY Wall Panelling | Dec...

Panelling is a great way to incorporate a traditional and...

2 Staycation Decorating Ideas for Any Budget | Decorating Centre Online

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With so many people unable to get away this year...

2 Staycation Decorating Ideas for Any Budget | ...

With so many people unable to get away this year...

Refresh Your Front Door with These 7 Simple Tricks

Refresh Your Front Door with These 7 Simple Tricks

If you’re unsure on how to prepare and paint your...

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Refresh Your Front Door with These 7 Simple Tricks

If you’re unsure on how to prepare and paint your...

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Choosing the Right Zinsser Primer for Your Project

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Why Everyone’s Talking About Krud Kutter (And W...

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Colour Drenching - The Most Popular Colour Trend of 2025

How to Colour Drench

How to Colour Drench

How to Colour Drench

Anti Mould: Tips for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

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