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  Few issues cause as much frustration in painting projects as paint that fails for “no obvious reason”. Walls were cleaned. The paint was premium. Application looked perfect. And yet – within weeks or months – blistering, peeling, bubbling, or mould reappears. In the vast majority of these cases, moisture was the real culprit. This […]

  Deep, muted greens are becoming a dominant interior design trend because they create calm, grounded spaces that feel connected to nature. These tones add depth without visual noise and pair effortlessly with natural materials. When used thoughtfully – on feature walls or through colour drenching – they deliver a sophisticated, timeless interior direction. Introduction […]

  If paint systems could speak, most failures would tell the same story: “The problem started before the paint ever went on.” Peeling, flaking, patchy sheen, early chalking and moisture blistering are not decorative paint problems. They are substrate and primer failures. And in South Africa – with our high UV index, aggressive alkalinity, moisture […]

  There is a reason taupe keeps resurfacing in serious interior design conversations. It’s quiet without being bland. Warm without feeling heavy. Contemporary without chasing trends. For homeowners, decorators, and design-led contractors across South Africa, the shift away from stark greys and cool minimalism has been unmistakable. Clients want warmth again – but they don’t […]

  Waterproofing is rarely top of mind, until a ceiling stains, paint bubbles, or water starts dripping onto a freshly renovated floor. Across South Africa, from wind-driven coastal rain in KZN to summer Highveld cloudbursts and Cape winter storms, most waterproofing failures don’t happen because “the wrong product” was bought. They happen because: Movement wasn’t […]

  There’s a quiet sweet spot in the South African painting calendar that experienced contractors and paint retailers know well. The rush of summer renovations has eased, winter hasn’t yet arrived with its rain or biting cold, and the weather settles into something far more cooperative. Autumn is that moment. Across South Africa, autumn delivers […]

  Some homes never quite feel warm – no matter how many throws are added or how carefully the furniture is arranged. In South Africa, this is especially true of homes with south-facing rooms, shaded suburban plots, compact layouts, or older properties where winter light barely reaches beyond the windows. These spaces don’t need louder […]

  There is a growing shift in South African interiors away from purely decorative design and towards spaces that feel intentional, functional, and enduring. Homeowners, designers, and renovators are increasingly drawn to styles that offer both visual strength and practical longevity – a balance that few movements achieve as convincingly as modern Bauhaus décor.   […]

  If there is one universal truth in the coatings industry, it’s this: paint failure is almost never caused by the paint itself. Whether you’re a homeowner planning a DIY refresh, a contractor working to deadline, or a retail professional advising customers, surface preparation is the single biggest determinant of paint performance, durability, and appearance. […]

Every year, a new colour rises above the trends – but only a few capture something deeper: a feeling, a memory, a moment of calm in a world that rarely slows down. Pennygum (PEX-A-009), Paint Club’s Colour of the Year 2026, does exactly that. Softly grounded in grey-silver-green undertones, Pennygum is inspired by one of […]

Coastal Colour Inspiration for South African Homes: A Cool, Calm, Coastal Palette for Summer 2025 South Africans have always had a powerful emotional connection to the coast. From the broad beaches of the Cape to the subtropical shoreline of KwaZulu-Natal, the coastline shapes our lifestyle, our architecture, and increasingly, our interior design choices. Whether you […]

Rust is not just a cosmetic problem, it weakens structures, damages metal surfaces, shortens lifespan, and costs homeowners and contractors both time and money. In South Africa’s diverse climate, where metal is constantly exposed to moisture, humidity, UV rays, and pollution, rust prevention and protection are essential. To answer this need, Plascon has launched a […]