On Tuesday, 17th January, 2023, Sydney’s Northern Beaches paint maker, Colormaker Industries, passed the milestone of having saved 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) through the electricity produced from our 100 kW solar array. That was a day short of 40 months since the array was first powered up on 18th September, 2019, in the midst of the Black...
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Fans of outdoor art, scenic walks and excuses to mosey around Sydney have spent August and September 2022 exploring the Waterfront Whale Tales exhibition along Darling Harbour and Barangaroo waterfront. The free outdoor exhibition featured 30 two-metre-tall whale tail sculptures, as created by 30 Australian artists, with each piece inspired...
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Northern Beaches based sustainable ink and paint manufacturer, Colormaker Industries, on the 18th September 2023 celebrated four years of solar powered manufacturing. Since their solar array went live in September 2019, the business has saved over 700 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. https://youtu.be/KkZVH66zKDY Targeting Carbon Neutral...
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The Zou Build Team: Chris and Christal Chris and Christal Fysentzou are a husband and wife team who run a building and renovation company based in Brisbane called Zou Build. Chris has spent 10 years as a builder and Christal brings her interior design and colour consulting expertise to projects. Together they undertake their own renovation projects as...
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The Light and Radiance of a Metallic Feature Wall You can create the look of glimmering metal on an interior feature wall using metallic paints from the PERMACRYLIK scenic paint range. Metallic feature walls are on trend, creating a sophisticated elegance reflecting light and generating the appearance of brushed or precious metals. They also add a...
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ACRYLMERIC® Sportscote PFR, a decorative weather resistant trafficable membrane has an exciting new colour offering across two ranges. With this many colour choices available, deciding on a colour can be overwhelming. These 5 tips will help you choose the right colour for your project. TIP 1 - Colours That Compliment Existing Features ACRYLMERIC...
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When planning any construction project waterproofing should be a primary consideration. According to waterproofing expert Bill Straw “waterproofing continues to be the number one source of defects for builders in NSW.” It is important that the correct product is specified for the appropriate area. Proper preparation and application is...
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Celebrated and prolific indigenous artist, Blak Douglas, has won the 2019 Kilgour Art Prize in Newcastle with his powerful portrait of actress Ursula Yovich. Blak Douglas (real name Adam Hill) has entered many art competitions often reaching the finals. Adam’s work has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Archibald Prize three times...
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