Neutral colours are timeless, sure. But the variety of shades available makes choosing the right one a bit tough. That said, warm neutral shades of beige and greige (it’s a thing) are both timeless and bang on trend. It’s no surprise that they’re COAT’s most popular shades then. With the help of COAT pal Toby Turnbull and his minimal mid-century style flat in Manchester (@theroomathetop on Insta…) - we’re taking a dive into warm neutral schemes and how to create a minimal look that feels anything but sparse. Shop Japandi Neutral schemes Toby’s @theroomatthetop flat in Manchester is perfectly pared...

Can you use normal emulsion paint outside? It's a pretty common question we get, and the short answer is 'no'. The longer and slightly more geeky answer is below, so strap in and read on... Paint: The Basics All paint is similar in the sense that it's made from the same four ingredients: solvent, pigments, additives and resin. The big difference for Interior vs Exterior paints is in the additives and resin used. These things affect how the paints perform under indoor or outdoor conditions. Exterior paint has more additives, so it can withstand the weather Difference 1: Additives Exterior...

Painting a room is one of the quickest and most pocket-friendly ways to spruce up a space. But if you're going to put the effort in, you want it to last right? Bags in the hallway. Kids sticky paws, or grown up red wine spills (ahem)... you need your paint to stand up to normal life. We're not up for re-decorating every time there's a spill. Thankfully all of COAT's paint is durable, so you don't need to worry. So what is Washable Paint? What does it actually mean? You'll see words like 'Washable' and 'Scrubbable' used to describe most...

Eco. Green. Sustainable. Responsible. They’re all words that get thrown around a fair bit by companies in marketing. But what does it actually mean to be a responsible paint company in today’s world? Being an eco-friendly paint company means going beyond the minimum. When building COAT we’re very clear about going beyond “the norm” and beyond the accepted minimum for the paint industry (which is frankly, pretty poor). Being conscious of every business decision we made in the context of our wider environment is a no-brainer for us. Here are just a few ways we think the paint industry can...

Lots of paints claim to be non toxic, yet it is pretty unclear what this means. So let's shed some light on what non toxic paint actually is… The label ‘non toxic’ doesn't have one fixed and regulated definition, meaning it has been used in many different ways by different companies. But put simply, it means a paint product that isn't choc-full of chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment. Thankfully COAT's entire paint range is water-based low VOC, so you can choose any of our colours confidently. The most prominent toxic ingredient in paint that should be...

Why do I need a paint for Kitchens? And what even is Kitchen paint? There are a few good reasons why it's a good idea to choose a specific Kitchen paint for your cooking space. Do I need to use kitchen paint? Kitchens are messy areas, with the usual food spatters, steam, and running water. Standard emulsion wall paint doesn't always stand up to the kind of moisture and oily marks you'd get around the cooking and sink areas, so it's often sensible to choose a specific Kitchen paint. Kitchen paint has a Soft Sheen finish, which makes it slightly...