Tag: Paint

RePaint Rollout in Staffordshire.

Residents at the two sites have already been picking up paint for reuse in droves with an impressive 378 litres of paint picked up form Cannock on its very first day of opening. That’s a lot of paint saved from waste, in one day!

With 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres run by Staffordshire County Council, we’re excited to see lots more paint being donated and reused by residents all across the county in the near future. If you want to be the first to know of new schemes or drop off points near you- sign up to our newsletter here.

If you are a Staffordshire resident and you have leftover paint from your home that you’d like to pass on for reuse, visit the drop-off point at either Stafford or Cannock. Local groups and individuals will then be able to access the site to collect the paint and reuse it.

Individuals and groups can collect paint for reuse for free from these sites.

This scheme is part of Staffordshire Council’s Waste Savvy Staffs campaign, aiming to reduce waste in Staffordshire by focusing on the core principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.

Looking to drop off your leftover paint?

Looking to pick up paint for reuse?

Want your local authority to get involved? Let them know! Download our template letter here.

Tales from Community Repaint Workington.

lady smiling and holding a paint tin on painted black steps
A delighted customer who saved paint going to waste by reusing half a tin of paint for her concrete steps.

Our new scheme, Community RePaint Workington, have opened their doors are are already seeing the paint the are passing on doing wonders for individuals and groups in their local community.

Patch Kendal (pictured right), who runs Community Repaint Workington, shared a few of her recent stories of paint. She says:

“We met Matt who, at the age of 50, had to start all over again.  Matt and his Son were living in a caravan. They eventually found a house but had no furniture. They came to us and we sold them furniture and 20 litres of paint. Matt was over the moon. We saved them a lot of money.

school gets painted blue
Local school gets repainted with leftover blue masonry paint saved from waste by Community Repaint Workington

A teacher from a school contacted us, they wanted to spruce up their children’s activity area.  Tracy called in and picked up 30 litres of paint – masonry, gloss and satin.  She was absolutely delighted and has been a keen advocate of the scheme since then. We saved them nearly a £100.

 

stone shed painted blue
A stone shed repainted in a vibrant blue masonry paint, saved from going to waste.

 

A tenant on the estate had heard about the paint pot and sent a friend to check it out. She wanted to paint her stone shed.  Her friend left with blue masonry paint. She sent a picture of the result, it was amazing. Her friend will be back for more paint to liven up her garden wall.”

There are lots of lovely stories, too many to recount them all!

Are you in Workington and looking to pick up some paint for your project? Why not drop in and see what they have in store. Click here to find out more. 

Click here to search for your nearest scheme? 

Game, Set and Match!

The paintwork is part of a £100,000 transformation of their three tarmac courts that were looking tired and unloved. The club has so far raised £75,000 and major works are soon to begin. Making a Difference Locally paid for the first batch of paint, via Levens Village Shop, which chose Levens Playing Fields as a worthy charity for a small grant.

Levens Playing fields ordered 75 litres of ReColour paint to transform their courts from dingy grey to fabulous green! This ReColour masonry paint, was a bespoke colour created for Levens Playing field within 2 days on them placing the order! This batch was made by Community RePaint Wirral, who give ‘waste’ paint new life, ensuring that it doesn’t end up in landfill, but transforming walls instead.

Their first painting day attracted over 30 volunteers who had the first coat done in record time. Club member Alice is delighted with ReColour paint; ‘We’re so pleased to be part of such a great project.’ and she has already put in the second order for further transformations at the club.

If you have a community space, school or sports club that could do with a refresh, ReColour means that your renovations won’t cost the earth. Find out more and place an order here

Alice Charity ‘ReColour’ their building

The team at Alice Charity have just completed their renovation of some of their building to freshen it up for the families who rely on they support services.

Alice Charity chose a calming Pale Pewter along side a feature wall of Brave Blue from our ReColour range, completely re manufactured out of paint that was once destined to go to waste.

 

Support Services Manager Sarah said “the paint was brill and a massive help. Thank you so much for your support!”

Community RePaint Wirral, gave the ‘waste’ paint new life, ensuring that it didn’t end up in landfill, but could transform walls and lives instead.

If you have a community space that could do with a refresh, ReColour means that your renovations won’t cost the earth. Find out more and place an order here.

What does your front door say about you?

Pastel Green, Blue or Pink– you’re a romantic, who wants a simple life, you’re hopeful and positive and want to share that with the world. You bake bread and weekends and love reading.

Bright Green, Yellow or Orange– you want to make a statement and draw people’s eye. Not flashy but fun and playful. You’ve got energy and you’re not afraid to show it. You wear odd socks.

Deep Red, Forest Green or Navy Blue– you’re not a thrill seeker, you crave comfort and stability. You’re a peacemaker and unwind with a cup of tea and a custard cream.

Black– You’re mysterious, keeping your cards close to your chest. You are a style icon and are unapologetic, your sunglasses and shoes are always matching.

Bright Red – You like the classics, black and white film and vinyl. You own (or want to own) a mini. Your weekends are spent walking your dog and playing chess.

Pink – You love making a statement and daring people to question your taste. As much as you love the colour, you also chose it to wind up your neighbours.

Grey– you are suave and sophisticated and appreciate order and calm environments. Your hobbies including photographing brutalist architecture and tending your indoor plants.

So, are we right?

If you’re looking to change up your front door, perhaps to make your own mark in a new house, it’s a great opportunity to seek out your local Community Repaint scheme to pick a tin (or half a tin) that has been saved from going to waste. Look for exterior gloss or semi-gloss to make sure your new door withstands the elements and is easy to clean.

How to paint your front door.

  1. Clean your door with hot soapy water to remove any greasy residue, fully dry the surface and lightly sand the surface of the door to ensure that your new paint will adhere well. (Make sure you put down a dust sheet first).
  2. Remove the dust from the sanding with a brush, to ensure a good clean finish.
  3. Carefully mask the any hardware you want to keep free of paint such as a knocker, letterbox, or handle
  4. Paint the door with a primer and allow to dry fully. Check you local Community RePaint scheme for a primer too.
  5. You can then add the colour to your masterpiece. The preloved paint will mean you save around 65% on buying brand-new paint and will ensure that no good paint goes to waste.

Voila! Enjoy letting your personality shine 🙂

RePainted mural ‘brings me joy everyday!’

When thinking about reuse, Charlotte said she thought ‘immediately about the kitchen reusable cups and food waste” but it wasn’t until she bought her first home that she realised it could be more that that.

“Once we moved in to our first house, I began to upcycle solid furniture that I found in charity shops instead of buying MDF Ikea flat-packs, I could choose pieces built to last.”

“We inherited lots of leftover paint with the house and I came across Community RePaint, a means of passing on leftover paint and also where I could buy it. I couldn’t believe the choice when I visited our local branch and we have used them to create amazing spaces in our home.”

 

“Everyone asks about the mural which my son (@classicmurals) painted using preloved paint, it’s a beautiful feature that proves what you can do with what other people might take to the tip.”

The mural a striking depiction of flowers and skulls is painted on Charlotte’s Living room wall “it brings me joy everyday” she says.

See more of Charlotte’s colourful creations on Instagram (@wallsofcolourandcollectibles)

Click here to find your local Community Repaint scheme!

Community RePaint Workington- coming soon!

lady in red dungarees, smiling next to shelves of paint
Patch Kendall, already filling up shelves at Community RePaint Workington -opening soon

 

Hi Patch! Tell us, how did you hear about the Community RePaint network?

I have known about RePaint since its beginnings in the 1990s. I eventually discovered a RePaint in Wigon and over the years have used it regularly.

What motivated you to set up a Community RePaint scheme?

The environmental impact paint has on the planet and the social impact too. Reclaimed paint is usable, sold cheaper. This helps people on low incomes as well as community organisation working within tight budgets.

Who do you hope will benefit from your scheme?

Absolutely everybody. Whatever their circumstances, the more paint we pass on the more we can get in, less impacts the environment.

Do you have any testimonials, quotes or anecdotes to share?

Even though we’re not quite open yet, I have sold some paint to a lady who was decorating her son’s bedroom. She is on a low income and was delighted with the two tins she’s purchased. She estimated a saving of £10.

That’s fantastic! 

paint pots ready for purchase on shelving

For Patch, the mission is simple: to save as much paint as possible from going into landfill and polluting the environment and making it available to organisations, low income families and individuals.

Thank you Patch for sharing your work, and for joining us in the fight to save paint from going to waste!

Community RePaint Workington hosted by The Oval Paint Pot is coming soon.

 

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Find your nearest scheme.

Why I am a ReColour Stockist and advocate!

Since 2020, Lulu has been using ReColour chalk paint from our remanufacturing centre in Wirral for her projects and upcyling commissions and she’s not looked back! “I am so glad I found it Rebecca and her paints!” “It’s my go to paint, and having used a fair few more popular brands, that are sometimes twice as expensive, I always settle on ReColour” “It helps the planet. There is a lovely range of beautiful colours.”

So Lulu, what where your first impressions of using our ReColour chalk paint? 

“It goes on like a dream, it really does.” “These paints make my job as a painter so much easier!! You know the warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you spread butter on bread and it’s EXACTLY the right consistency so it goes own without making the bread crumble ? That is how I feel when I use ReColour paints. They go on like a dream. They cover just right. Sure I’ll do another coat, but the satisfaction I feel from that first coat is just amazing.”

“When I opened my shop, it made sense to stock this paint as I am a big fan! And an advocate.”

So, now you’re a stockist, why should other people consider buying ReColour chalk paint? 

“Well it is remanufactured for a start. Waste paint is converted to an eco friendly low VOC child friendly chalk paint.
* I support a small business when I buy from them. The exceptional service, personal attention, advice and just a general interest in what I am painting is unmatched. Rebecca is a great person to buy from. And I’m very happy to be a small part of her journey. And even happier she is a bigger part of mine.
* Value for money!!! A 750ml tin is £10. You heard! £10. Bigger more known brands can be about £25, or more for the same quantity. So even if you weren’t too sure about trying a newer not that well known brand, you are not breaking your bank!!!! And I promise you, once you try it, you will be addicted!”

Where can people find you?

“If you have any questions about this paint, or have an upcycle project you’ve not got round to and need advice, or want to see my furniture that has been painted in ReColour paints to see how they look and feel before you buy, pop into my shop at The Barras on Kent Street (type Lulu Makes Things in Google Maps and it will bring you to my shop!). I’m open every Sat-Sun 10.30am to 4pm”

You can see Lulu’s amazing creations on Instagram: lulu_makes_things.

Lulu, we’re delighted that you discovered ReColour paint, and that you are so keen to share the love with your community! Thanks for being a stockist and a ReColour Advocate! 

If you interested in stocking our ReColour paint (chalk or emulsion), get in touch! 

The Rugby Lions get a RePaint!

volunteer paints white fence at rugby club

The Rugby Lions were formed in 1873 and they currently play in The National League 3. Along with England and Rugby School they are one of the only teams permitted to wear an all-white strip.

volunteers smiling as they paint fence posts white

They chose all white ReColour paint, remanufactured from leftover paint, to freshen up their club, with the club members getting involved with the painting too.

Mark Thomas, from the Lions said “The paint arrived on time and in great order. We made a good start last weekend with a tidy up day and got started on the painting”

The team were delighted with the ReColour paint, “We will continue to buy paints off yourselves, we a lot of masonry and internals to paint!”

With a new Eco hub, just set up by the club, the links between the Rugby Lions and Community Repaint will continue

The Rugby Lions purchased 60 litres of Brilliant White Garden paint from our Wirral remanufacturing centre. The used the paint to refresh the fences around the grounds as well as upcycling old tyres into planters!

With more painting projects in the pipeline, we’re looking forward to seeing more orders of affordable and sustainable paint from the Lions in the near future!

Go Lions!

If you’re looking for paint for your home or community project, we can help! Click here to find out more. 

Yellow Submarine

Dad of two Dean (@diy_with_daddy on Instgram) has gone all out  transforming his kids’ bedroom into a unique and stylish space full of personality.

Dean visited his local Community RePaint scheme, Recipro on the Wirral and picked up all the paint he needed for this remarkable metamorphosis for less that £30.00.

As Dean has demonstrated simple accents like hand painted wall art, stickers and painted shelving can infuse a room with character and charm and we love it!

If you are looking to transform a space on a budget, find your nearest scheme here.