Dulux Academy Live

Why Waterborne?
Mon 12th April - 10am


7 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
Mon 12th April - 6pm


0 Spaces Remaining

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

Professionalising your Paperwork
Tue 13th April - 10am


3 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: HVLP v Airless
Tue 13th April - 6pm


0 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.

Designing for Dementia
Wed 14th April - 2pm


4 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.

Wallpaper's wallpaper isn't it?
Wed 14th April - 4pm


4 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.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Thu 15th April - 2pm


4 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.

Exterior: Summer ready furniture, fences and sheds
Thu 15th April - 4pm


4 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of buying something new for the summer and asking for your advice on how to maintain it or is what they have looking a bit sad and tired? On this workshop we look at the right preparation and finishing options available. 

Business Basics: Building your brand
Fri 16th April - 10am


4 Spaces Remaining

There's more to it than just creating a logo! Explore the brand power and what it can do for your business.

The Importance of Preparation
Fri 16th April - 2pm


6 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.

Exploring Exteriors
Mon 19th April - 12pm


8 Spaces Remaining

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

Interior: Furniture; preparation and paint
Mon 19th April - 4pm


7 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

What's spraying all about?
Mon 19th April - 2pm


6 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 Tools Workshop
Mon 19th April - 10am


4 Spaces Remaining

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

The science bit: What is paint?
Tue 20th April - 6pm


2 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.

Wallpaper Tools: Basics to Wishlist
Tue 20th April - 2pm


8 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 Power of Power
Tue 20th April - 10am


6 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
Wed 21st April - 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.

Interiors: Filler selection
Wed 21st April - 12pm


8 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

Spray: HVLP v Airless
Wed 21st April - 4pm


3 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.

Exterior: Summer ready furniture, fences and sheds
Wed 21st April - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of buying something new for the summer and asking for your advice on how to maintain it or is what they have looking a bit sad and tired? On this workshop we look at the right preparation and finishing options available. 

Discovering Dulux Trade
Thu 22nd April - 12pm


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

The Importance of Preparation
Thu 22nd April - 10am


6 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
Thu 22nd April - 4pm


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.

Exterior: Summer ready decking
Fri 23rd April - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of installing a new deck, or do they have one that needs a bit of love? On this workshop we'll discuss the options, best preparation, and look at the choices for finishing. 

Colour theory workshop
Fri 23rd April - 12pm


0 Spaces Remaining

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

Woodcare Open Session
Mon 26th April - 10am


8 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

Dulux Heritage Range
Tue 27th April - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

In this session we will introduce you to the new Velvet Matt paint finish, which has been especially created for our Heritage collection. You will also gain an insight into the curated colours within this collection and how they can be used.

Wallpaper Tools: Basics to Wishlist
Tue 27th April - 6pm


7 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.

Colour Futures
Tue 27th April - 2pm


6 Spaces Remaining

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

The why and when of lining paper
Wed 28th April - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

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

Exterior: Summer ready decking
Wed 28th April - 6pm


8 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of installing a new deck, or do they have one that needs a bit of love? On this workshop we'll discuss the options, best preparation, and look at the choices for finishing. 

Colour theory workshop
Wed 28th April - 10am


5 Spaces Remaining

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

Discovering Dulux Trade
Thu 29th April - 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
Thu 29th April - 12pm


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.

Business Basics: Building your brand
Thu 29th April - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

There's more to it than just creating a logo! Explore the brand power and what it can do for your business.

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Fri 30th April - 10am


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.

The Power of Power
Fri 30th April - 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.

The science bit: What is paint?
Tue 4th May - 12pm


9 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
Tue 4th May - 2pm


7 Spaces Remaining

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

Spray - Open Workshop
Tue 4th May - 4pm


0 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

Interior: Furniture; preparation and paint
Thu 6th May - 2pm


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

Why Waterborne?
Fri 7th May - 12pm


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.

Colour Futures
Fri 7th May - 10am


8 Spaces Remaining

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

Wallpaper's wallpaper isn't it?
Fri 7th May - 2pm


9 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.

Exterior: Summer ready furniture, fences and sheds
Mon 10th May - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of buying something new for the summer and asking for your advice on how to maintain it or is what they have looking a bit sad and tired? On this workshop we look at the right preparation and finishing options available. 

Spray: HVLP v Airless
Mon 10th May - 4pm


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.

The Importance of Preparation
Tue 11th May - 10am


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.

Facebook and your Business
Wed 12th May - 10am


8 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.

Woodcare Open Session
Wed 12th May - 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

Exterior: Summer ready decking
Thu 13th May - 4pm


9 Spaces Remaining

Is your customer thinking of installing a new deck, or do they have one that needs a bit of love? On this workshop we'll discuss the options, best preparation, and look at the choices for finishing. 

Interiors: Filler selection
Thu 13th May - 2pm


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

Discovering Dulux Trade
Fri 14th May - 12pm


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

Colour theory workshop
Fri 14th May - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

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

The why and when of lining paper
Fri 14th May - 2pm


9 Spaces Remaining

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

Interiors: Filler selection
Mon 17th May - 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

Spray: Tips, it's a numbers game
Mon 17th May - 2pm


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.

Dulux Heritage Range
Mon 17th May - 12pm


9 Spaces Remaining

In this session we will introduce you to the new Velvet Matt paint finish, which has been especially created for our Heritage collection. You will also gain an insight into the curated colours within this collection and how they can be used.

The Power of Power
Tue 18th May - 10am


0 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.

Digital moodboards
Wed 19th May - 2pm


8 Spaces Remaining

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

Exploring Exteriors
Wed 19th May - 10am


9 Spaces Remaining

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