Dulux Academy Live

Why Waterborne?
Fri 22nd January - 10am


1 Spaces Remaining

If you're thinking about usnig waterborne products this session will give an overview of the benfits for you as a decorator, benefits for your customer and of the application techniques.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Fri 22nd January - 12pm


0 Spaces Remaining

This session covers the range of tips and filters available and the correct set up for the paint being used. Take away some handy hints to get it right everytime.

Interiors: Filler selection
Mon 25th January - 10am


0 Spaces Remaining

A look at the go-to polycell trade products that will make filling interior surfaces easier. Looking at powder versus ready mixed and at the properties of the different filler ranges

Facebook and your Business
Mon 25th January - 2pm


2 Spaces Remaining

If you haven’t got around to starting up a business Facebook page and are unsure of where to start this session will show you the basics from setting up your page to getting the content right.

Why Waterborne?
Mon 25th January - 4pm


8 Spaces Remaining

If you're thinking about usnig waterborne products this session will give an overview of the benfits for you as a decorator, benefits for your customer and of the application techniques.

What's spraying all about?
Tue 26th January - 10am


2 Spaces Remaining

A perfect session for those thinking about spraying, We'll bust the myths, look at the options available and look at the upfront investment and most importantly the return.

Colour theory workshop
Tue 26th January - 12pm


0 Spaces Remaining

Introduction to the theory of colour enabling you to create colour schemes with confidence

Professionalising your Paperwork
Wed 27th January - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

This session looks at how to present yourself and your business with a professional approach. With hints and tips from creating a great first impression right through to presenting business documents that make sense and to getting paid.

The Importance of Preparation
Wed 27th January - 12pm


0 Spaces Remaining

This session will evaluate a variety of preparation methods and techniques, along with the most suitable products, materials and tools required to create the best surface for decorative finishes. Surfaces to be considered will include metals and woodwork, as well as walls and ceilings, whether they are to be painted or wallpapered.

The science bit: What is paint?
Thu 28th January - 10am


3 Spaces Remaining

A look at the main ingredients that go into making a quality paint and how the balance of those ingerdients determines the difference between a primer, emulsion and gloss.

Colour Tools Workshop
Thu 28th January - 12pm


1 Spaces Remaining

Unlocking the potential of the range of colour tools available from Dulux

Discovering Dulux Trade
Thu 28th January - 2pm


6 Spaces Remaining

This session will examine the range of products within the Dulux Trade portfolio (excluding the specialist range). We’ll Look at where products are best used and the coating systems these involve, providing you with the information to confidently specify products for use in the commercial and domestic settings

The why and when of lining paper
Thu 28th January - 4pm


6 Spaces Remaining

This workshop will give you an understanding the benfits of using lining papers, the differing grades and some application tips.

The Power of Power
Fri 29th January - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

This session will look at the different power tools associated with decorating: How they can improve the quality of the work you do, increase your profitability, impact your health & safety and importantly how they support your professional reputation.

Woodcare Open Session
Fri 29th January - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Do you have some questions that you'd like help and advice with from the team? Join our open session on woodcare and get them answered!

Please pose your questions in advance to: Duluxacademy@akzonobel.com

Colour Open Workshop
Fri 29th January - 2pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Do you have some questions you'd like help and advice with from the  team or other likeminded decorators? Join our open session on colour.

Questions submitted in advance to the team!

The science bit: What is paint?
Mon 1st February - 4pm


7 Spaces Remaining

A look at the main ingredients that go into making a quality paint and how the balance of those ingerdients determines the difference between a primer, emulsion and gloss.

Interiors: Filler selection
Mon 1st February - 6pm


5 Spaces Remaining

A look at the go-to polycell trade products that will make filling interior surfaces easier. Looking at powder versus ready mixed and at the properties of the different filler ranges

Designing for Dementia
Mon 1st February - 10am


6 Spaces Remaining

Gain an understanding of why colour and other design considerations are beneficial for people living with dementia in their home or care residence.

What's spraying all about?
Mon 1st February - 2pm


7 Spaces Remaining

A perfect session for those thinking about spraying, We'll bust the myths, look at the options available and look at the upfront investment and most importantly the return.

The Importance of Preparation
Tue 2nd February - 2pm


8 Spaces Remaining

This session will evaluate a variety of preparation methods and techniques, along with the most suitable products, materials and tools required to create the best surface for decorative finishes. Surfaces to be considered will include metals and woodwork, as well as walls and ceilings, whether they are to be painted or wallpapered.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Tue 2nd February - 12pm


8 Spaces Remaining

This session covers the range of tips and filters available and the correct set up for the paint being used. Take away some handy hints to get it right everytime.

Wallpaper's wallpaper isn't it?
Tue 2nd February - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

In this workshop we explore the types of wallpaper available and their characteristics along with understanding the maufacturers instructions and sharing techniques for a successful installation.

Colour Futures
Tue 2nd February - 4pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Gain an insight on how we predict colours for future trends and how Dulux choose names for our colours.

Interior: Furniture; preparation and paint
Tue 2nd February - 6pm


3 Spaces Remaining

If you're refurbishing some furniture but unsure of the best way to approach it. This session will give an overview of the cleaning, preparation and priming/sealing of different surfaces

Why Waterborne?
Wed 3rd February - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

If you're thinking about usnig waterborne products this session will give an overview of the benfits for you as a decorator, benefits for your customer and of the application techniques.

The why and when of lining paper
Wed 3rd February - 6pm


9 Spaces Remaining

This workshop will give you an understanding the benfits of using lining papers, the differing grades and some application tips.

Spray: HVLP v Airless
Wed 3rd February - 2pm


7 Spaces Remaining

In this workshop we'll be looking at how the two spray systems compare and what projects would you use each of them for.

Interiors: Filler selection
Wed 3rd February - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

A look at the go-to polycell trade products that will make filling interior surfaces easier. Looking at powder versus ready mixed and at the properties of the different filler ranges

Digital moodboards
Wed 3rd February - 4pm


6 Spaces Remaining

Learn how to present colour and design ideas in a professional way using available digital tools

Discovering Dulux Trade
Thu 4th February - 6pm


8 Spaces Remaining

This session will examine the range of products within the Dulux Trade portfolio (excluding the specialist range). We’ll Look at where products are best used and the coating systems these involve, providing you with the information to confidently specify products for use in the commercial and domestic settings

Professionalising your Paperwork
Thu 4th February - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

This session looks at how to present yourself and your business with a professional approach. With hints and tips from creating a great first impression right through to presenting business documents that make sense and to getting paid.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Thu 4th February - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

This session covers the range of tips and filters available and the correct set up for the paint being used. Take away some handy hints to get it right everytime.

Colour theory workshop
Thu 4th February - 12pm


6 Spaces Remaining

Introduction to the theory of colour enabling you to create colour schemes with confidence

The Importance of Preparation
Thu 4th February - 4pm


8 Spaces Remaining

This session will evaluate a variety of preparation methods and techniques, along with the most suitable products, materials and tools required to create the best surface for decorative finishes. Surfaces to be considered will include metals and woodwork, as well as walls and ceilings, whether they are to be painted or wallpapered.

Woodcare Open Session
Fri 5th February - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

Do you have some questions that you'd like help and advice with from the team? Join our open session on woodcare and get them answered!

Please pose your questions in advance to: Duluxacademy@akzonobel.com

The Power of Power
Fri 5th February - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

This session will look at the different power tools associated with decorating: How they can improve the quality of the work you do, increase your profitability, impact your health & safety and importantly how they support your professional reputation.

Facebook and your Business
Fri 5th February - 2pm


7 Spaces Remaining

If you haven’t got around to starting up a business Facebook page and are unsure of where to start this session will show you the basics from setting up your page to getting the content right.

The Importance of Preparation
Mon 8th February - 4pm


8 Spaces Remaining

This session will evaluate a variety of preparation methods and techniques, along with the most suitable products, materials and tools required to create the best surface for decorative finishes. Surfaces to be considered will include metals and woodwork, as well as walls and ceilings, whether they are to be painted or wallpapered.

Interior: Furniture; preparation and paint
Mon 8th February - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

If you're refurbishing some furniture but unsure of the best way to approach it. This session will give an overview of the cleaning, preparation and priming/sealing of different surfaces

Spray - Open Workshop
Mon 8th February - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Do you have any questions that you'd like help and advice with from the team or other likeminded decorators? Join our open workshop on Spray and get them answered. Questions submitted in advance to duluxacademy@akzonobel.com

Colour Tools Workshop
Mon 8th February - 6pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Unlocking the potential of the range of colour tools available from Dulux

Exploring Exteriors
Tue 9th February - 2pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Explore the preparation, best practice and systems of work ensuring you provide your customers with the kerb appeal they require

Colour theory workshop
Tue 9th February - 12pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Introduction to the theory of colour enabling you to create colour schemes with confidence

Professionalising your Paperwork
Tue 9th February - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

This session looks at how to present yourself and your business with a professional approach. With hints and tips from creating a great first impression right through to presenting business documents that make sense and to getting paid.

Decorating Open workshop
Tue 9th February - 5pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Do you have some questions you'd like some help and advice from the team or other likeminded decorators? Join our open session on Decorating

Questions submitted in advance to the team!

Discovering Dulux Trade
Wed 10th February - 4pm


9 Spaces Remaining

This session will examine the range of products within the Dulux Trade portfolio (excluding the specialist range). We’ll Look at where products are best used and the coating systems these involve, providing you with the information to confidently specify products for use in the commercial and domestic settings

Facebook and your Business
Wed 10th February - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

If you haven’t got around to starting up a business Facebook page and are unsure of where to start this session will show you the basics from setting up your page to getting the content right.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Wed 10th February - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

This session covers the range of tips and filters available and the correct set up for the paint being used. Take away some handy hints to get it right everytime.

Wallpaper Tools: Basics to Wishlist
Wed 10th February - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

In this workshop we'll be sharing adivce on the essential tools and introducing you to some investment pieces for your wish list.

The science bit: What is paint?
Thu 11th February - 4pm


8 Spaces Remaining

A look at the main ingredients that go into making a quality paint and how the balance of those ingerdients determines the difference between a primer, emulsion and gloss.

Interior: Furniture; preparation and paint
Thu 11th February - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

If you're refurbishing some furniture but unsure of the best way to approach it. This session will give an overview of the cleaning, preparation and priming/sealing of different surfaces

Designing for Dementia
Thu 11th February - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

Gain an understanding of why colour and other design considerations are beneficial for people living with dementia in their home or care residence.

Spray: HVLP v Airless
Thu 11th February - 6pm


9 Spaces Remaining

In this workshop we'll be looking at how the two spray systems compare and what projects would you use each of them for.

Interiors: Filler selection
Fri 12th February - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

A look at the go-to polycell trade products that will make filling interior surfaces easier. Looking at powder versus ready mixed and at the properties of the different filler ranges