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Stuck on what paint to use for decorating? We can help!

Friday 23rd March 2018

Knowing what paint to use for your decorating can sometimes be tricky.

We have a  Help & Support section on our website that provides information on what paint to use when decorating and more.screenshot of our painting know how information sheet.

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The UK's paint #reuse network, collecting & redistributing reusable, leftover #paint since 1993!
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We'd much rather see the 250 million litres on wal We'd much rather see the 250 million litres on walls than going to waste, so get involved in helping us bring down paint waste and get RePainting! Link in bio. . . . #endwaste #zerowaste #reuse
Are you looking for love...ahem...we mean paint? 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵🩶🤍🤎🖤 We're all about providing ways for people who have too much paint to pass it on to people who want it for their projects. So why why not pop along to your local Community RePaint and find a paint match made in heaven? link in bio! . . . #matchmaking #truelove #preloved
Check out this pure RePainted joy from @autumn.ill Check out this pure RePainted joy from @autumn.illustration at @bookendsbookshopcarlisle We're meant to be waiting to reveal the finished mural, but it's just too beautiful not to share! 🤭 The paint has been saved from going to waste by Community RePaint Carlisle at @therebuildsite and put to fabulous reuse! 🤩 . . . #reuse #mural #muralart
Thanks for sharing this positive review @refurbsfl Thanks for sharing this positive review @refurbsflint and for stocking our fabulous #chalkpaint ReColour paint is made from remanufactured paint, creating a circular economy of paint, leading to a huge reduction in paint waste! Available from our stockists, on Etsy and now at selected Dulux Decorator Centres 😀 #ReduceReuseRecycle #ReColour
🚨Something HUGE just dropped…🚨 We're deli 🚨Something HUGE just dropped…🚨 We're delighted to say that you can now find our remanufactured ReColour chalk paint at Dulux Decorator Centres. Alongside big brands, you can now pick up chalk paint that is remanufactured from paint saved from going to waste. It's a big step for ending paint waste, as every tin is made from over 90% recycled paint saved from unnecessary disposal. Thank you to @duluxuk for your ongoing partnership and dedication towards building a circular economy. 💚 @duluxdecoratorcentre @wearerecolour Read all about it here (link in bio) #chalkpaint #savedfromlandfill #reuse
We've got exciting news! You can now find ReColour We've got exciting news! You can now find ReColour chalk paint at Dulux Decorator Centres! ReColour Chalk paint is created from paint saved from going to waste. It is a quality, affordable and sustainable option for your next upcycling project and so give it a try! #reuse #leftoverpaint #ReColour @duluxdecoratorcentre @wearerecolour
Need a free lick of paint? We're now at Grantham H Need a free lick of paint? We're now at Grantham Household Waste Recycling where residents and community groups take away free paint that others no longer need. This is something we want to see at every Recycling Centre in the UK because reusable paint should never be disposed of. @lincolnshirecc it's great to have you on board! #grantham #reducereuserecycle #recycle #recycling
We have a new Commmunity RePaint partnership with We have a new Commmunity RePaint partnership with Love Essex. This means residents can pick up FREE paint, or donate leftover tins, at both Witham and Saffron Walden recycling centres. 🎨♻ Help reduce the 50 million litres of paint that are wasted each year in the UK – supporting your community and the environment at the same time! Plus bonus points if you can you guess the rather famous relative of the lovely Mabel??? #essex #reuse #LoveEssex @loveessexuk @essex_cc #saffronwalden #witham
If a paint shade has captured your heart, it will If a paint shade has captured your heart, it will capture someone else's too! Paint worth choosing is worth reusing. So if you've chosen, loved and used your paint but have some left over, why not pay it forward to the next person's project? And next time you need paint, why not browse the gems on offer at your local Community RePaint branch- find it with our postcode search on our website (link in bio). #preloved #paint #reuse
Here's one for all you #upcycling heros. Community Here's one for all you #upcycling heros. Community RePaint Wirral @recipro are offering a bundle deal on three of their limited edition remanufactured chalk paint colours! Paint saved from going to waste, now better than new! #betterthannew #reuse #bundle #chalkpaint @wearerecolour
Visit Community RePaint Liverpool at @paintinggree Visit Community RePaint Liverpool at @paintinggreen1doday for their mega preloved paint sale! All of their Pre-Loved paints are now half price! £1.25 per litre! Including all of their top branded paint 🖌️💚 #paintinggreen #communityrepaint #liverpool #paint #ecofriendly #sustainable #recycle #reuse #decorate #sustainability #sale #halfprice
Thanks to @make_room_to_breathe this paint has fou Thanks to @make_room_to_breathe this paint has found a new home and has been stopped from going to waste and what's more it was free! Head to our website to find your local Community RePaint scheme to pick up preloved paint affordably and sustainably. Help us on our mission to stop 50 millions litres of paint being disposed of each year in the UK! Pick up a tin for your next project. "It’s such a win win win" #prelovedpaint #paint #reuse
Thanks to our remanufacturing process, 1000s of li Thanks to our remanufacturing process, 1000s of litres of paint get saved from waste and are ready to hit homes and community spaces instead! And nope, not all remanufactured paint ends up brown!! #remanufactured @wearerecolour #savedfromwaste #endwaste
Thanks to @recyclenow_uk r or sharing the best way Thanks to @recyclenow_uk r or sharing the best ways to dispose of paint - and first on the list? It's us! We want to see leftover paint on walls rather than going to waste. They say: After you've dug out old paint from storage and spruced up your walls, here's what you can do with it: ✅ Unwanted paint can be donated to organisations such as @communityrepaint who redistribute it to others. If your paint has gone bad, as is not reusable ✅ Harden it before taking to a Recycling Centre Top tip: to harden paint, you can use a paint hardener, or add sawdust, sand or soil to the tin and leave the lid off until the paint becomes solid and dry. Then pierce the dried paint before taking it to to make sure it's fully hardened. **We can add that cat litter is also a good way to harden gone off liquid paint. 🐈 #ReduceReuseRecycle #toptips #disposal
You can get 50% donated paint at Community RePaint You can get 50% donated paint at Community RePaint Wolverhanpton in January. An even greater bargain than usual and all whilst helping save paint from going to waste! #winwin #savedfromwaste #januarysale @thereusehub #Wolverhampton
Have you got a New Year's resolution? It's not to Have you got a New Year's resolution? It's not to late, and we've got a suggestion: Why not commit to making 2025 year of paint reuse? You can pass on the paint you have been storing, and buy second-hand paint from one of our schemes for your upcoming #diy projects. Find your local Community RePaint scheme. Link in Bio. It's a F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C way to help the planet and your pocket this year. Already a paint re-user? Share this post to help the word! #reuse #preloved #newyear2025
We're delighted to introduce the newest member of We're delighted to introduce the newest member of our network! @loveessexuk (and Mabel) are now hosting a paint reuse scheme at Witham Recycling Centre! You can pick up #FREE paint that has been dropped off by residents from Witham Recycling Centre during their opening hours (booking required). You can also donate any leftover paint you have at home, helping out your community and the environment. Visit our website for more details: link in our bio! #Paint #PaintReuse #BudgetDIY #WithamDIY #Decorating #Upcycling #CommunityRepaint #dog
Here's how you can help us stop paint waste this y Here's how you can help us stop paint waste this year: 🛒 Next time you need paint, visit your local Community RePaint scheme and buy paint that has been saved from unnecessary disposal. ♻Instead of holding on to your leftover paint until it spoils, pass it on for reuse at one of our drop off points 🙋Your organisation or community group can join our network and bring paint reuse to your local area 🗣 Spread the word about paint reuse with your family and friend, or on your social media, so more and more people can benefit from preloved paint. Want to get involved? Find out more on our website! Link in Bio. . . . #reuse #reuserevolution #spreadtheword #prelovedpaint #secondhand #secondhandpaint #reducereuserecycle #stoppaintwaste #endwaste
More tins of paint #savedfromwaste by Community Re More tins of paint #savedfromwaste by Community RePaint Wirral at @recipro You can pick up all the paint you need for your next project at your local Community RePaint scheme, save yourself a bob or two and do your bit for the planet. #paint #reuse
A recent study shows that 60% of paint disposed of A recent study shows that 60% of paint disposed of could be reused. This is what spurs us on on our mission to end paint waste in the UK. We think that all usable paint should be for walls and not for waste, and we're determined to do something about it. Why not make it your new years resolution to visit your local Community Repaint scheme. You can pick up preloved paint for your project helping you save paint from going to waste and save money too. So join the #reuserevolution today. . . . #reuse #endwaste #waronwaste #reducereuserecycle #bethechange
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