The UK Facade & Renovation Magazine

UK rendering trends, colour guides, costs per square metre and building regulations (Part L, planning permission). Tutorials from UK trade experts and decorators covering Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Crown palettes.

Featured UK topics this month

Rendering & exterior wall insulation (EWI): cost per m² across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow. K Rend vs silicone render vs monocouche comparisons.

UK paint brands in depth: Dulux Weathershield, Farrow & Ball Exterior Eggshell, Crown Trade Clematis, Little Greene Intelligent Masonry - masonry paint coverage rates and British weather durability.

Planning & conservation: listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 directions, Part L building regulations, and choosing heritage-compatible colours in Cotswolds villages or Bath.

Black Front Door Paint Colour UK 2026: Dulux & F&B Guide
Colour Inspiration
2026-06-03 Hugo Dumoulin

Black Front Door Paint Colour UK 2026: Dulux & F&B Guide

Black front door paint colour UK 2026: Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry, Farrow & Ball Pitch Black and Off-Black, Sandtex Gloss, Crown Trade Fastflow and Johnstone Aqua Guard compared. 22 to 65 GBP at B&Q and Wickes, BS EN 927 wood class, Conservation Area rules, and a free AI preview on your own front door.

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Grey Outdoor House Paint UK 2026: Dulux, Sandtex & Crown
Exterior & Garden
2026-06-03 Hugo Dumoulin

Grey Outdoor House Paint UK 2026: Dulux, Sandtex & Crown

Grey outdoor house paint UK 2026 buyer guide: Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex 10 Year, Crown Trade and Johnstone grey masonry shades compared. Slate, gunmetal, greige and dove grey in GBP, BS EN 1062 weather class, free AI preview on your own photo.

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