As Excelsior Paints approaches 88 years, discover how a family start-up became a South African industry leader—built on innovation, rigorous quality control, and trust. Explore the legacy behind a brand that still sets the standard for retailers, contractors, and consumers nationwide.
Plascon’s 2025 Colour Forecast puts hybridity centre stage, uniting opposites across four families—Bright, Dark, Natural and Neutral—for bold, unexpected palettes inspired by South Africa’s landscapes. Discover how mixed states and striking contrasts can refresh every space with confident colour combinations.
South Africa’s new lead-in-paint rules land in May 2025—and retailers are on the frontline. Learn what’s changing, how to avoid non‑compliance risk, which products to stock, and how to guide customers on safer, lead‑free options from the latest SABS/NDoH/LEEP workshop.
Dulux unveils four new matching roof and trim colours in Roofguard and Gloss Enamel, bringing modern, nature‑inspired style with long‑lasting, truer hues thanks to Solarflex technology. Elevate kerb appeal this summer with superior durability and effortless transformation—click through to explore the shades and see how to get the look.
Prominent Paints unveils Neuklad, a premium exterior waterproofing range built for South Africa’s toughest weather—UV-resistant, flexible and durable, with Cool Roof tech to reflect heat. Explore the full line-up, including Alkali-Resistant Sealer, Ultra Shield and Earth, now in stores nationwide, and see how it protects and beautifies your exterior.
Protect and beautify every timber surface with Duram’s Varnish, Woodseal and OneForWood. From tough, scratch-resistant, QUV-tested varnish for interior and exterior, to deep-penetrating sealers that enrich grain and shield against UV and weathering, discover long-lasting wood care trusted by homeowners and pros—see which product suits your next job.
Meet True Joy, Dulux Colour of the Year 2025—a sunny yellow that sparks optimism, creativity and pride. Discover how this energising hue and three fresh colour stories from the Just Leap theme can help you reset your space, experiment with confidence, and design rooms that feel unmistakably yours.
Give your exterior a future‑proof facelift with this year’s standout colour combos—from earthy tones that blend into the landscape to bold, dark accents that spotlight architectural details. Explore smart pairings for walls, doors, windows and roofs to boost kerb appeal this spring.
Rust-Oleum is shaping the DIY future across Africa and the Middle East—backed by 100+ years of innovation and the market-leading momentum of Spraymate in South Africa. Discover the growth drivers, from pandemic-fuelled home projects to pro-grade performance, and see how the brand is expanding opportunity across the region.
From screen time to family time, a recent survey conducted online by Brights Hardware in collaboration with Oh So Sheri on what families enjoy doing together, the results show that families are opting to do DIY projects together as a favourite pastime, rather than spending time in front of the TV.
