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Specify paint and woodcare systems for your projects in just a few clicks and at no cost using our simple specification system.

NBS clauses

DuSpec has been designed to work closely with NBS work section M60 covering painting/ clear finishing.

FAQs

Find answers to queries relating to all aspects of paint specification from our extensive library of frequently asked questions.

Colour in paint specification

Colour in a built environment can have physical and psychological effects on people who live and work within it.

Sustainable specifications

Find out how to make sustainable choices when specifying paint and woodcare solutions.

Sustainability - our vision

Find out our vision to shape a sustainable future.
Advice

CPD

Find out more about the RIBA accredited CPD courses offered by Dulux Trade.

VOC legislation

Find out more about VOC (or Volatile Organic Compounds) 2010 legislation.

FAQs

Find answers to queries relating to all aspects of paint specification from our extensive library of frequently asked questions.
Sectors

Social housing

Delivering Best Value and extending maintenance cycles is key for the Social Housing sector.

Healthcare

A healthcare facility is a working environment with a difference, yet choosing paint need not be difficult.

Education

Ensuring the right environment for learning, whilst minimising building maintenance is key for the Education sector.

Retail

Excellence in design and consistent quality of finish are crucial in retail environments.

Leisure

Improving the customer experience, while decreasing maintenance costs are key in the Leisure sector.

New housebuilding

New housebuild has specialist product requirements and a requirement to meet Government legislation.

Construction & major projects

Working with the right partners from the very beginning delivers value right through the project from concept to completion.

Offices

Whether you are involved in the design, build, refurbishment or occupation.
Specifier types
Colour Tools

Digital Colour Palette

Add every single colour in the Dulux Trade Colour palette 4 fan deck to your existing design software.

MousePainter

Create your own Dulux colour schemes on your screen.

Colour Specifier

View pre selected colour schemes from two palettes with this handy tool.

Choosing colour

Interested to learn the various things to consider when specifying colour? View our 4 steps choosing colour for a project.

Using the colour wheel

Learn how to make colour scheming easy by using the colour wheel.
Products

Dulux Trade

Industry leading manufacturer of high performance trade paint.

Dulux Trade Woodcare

A high performance woodcare range for the advanced protection and maintenance of wood.

Glidden Trade

Glidden Trade is one of the UK's largest trade paint brands.

Cuprinol Trade

High performance products for the preservation and colour transformation of landscape wood.

Sikkens

A premium woodcare coating system designed to enhance and protect the inherent beauty of wood.

Polycell Trade

Formulated specifically for professional decorators by ICI Paints AkzoNobel to guarantee superb predecorative results.
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About SpecifyTradepaint.co.uk

Welcome to the specifytradepaint.co.uk, the definitive paint and Woodcare specification resource.

specifytradepaint.co.uk, the definitive paint and Woodcare specification resource is and ICI Paints AkzoNobel website. ICI Paints AkzoNobel leads the way in professional specification services, providing 'Total Solutions' that can add value to your projects.

With industry leading brands such as Dulux Trade, Cuprinol and Sikkens combined with smart cost sensitive formulations from Glidden, AkzoNobel's range of products and service insures the right product is available at the right time, whatever your business sector or building type.

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