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masonary paint advice please, not cream or yellow tones,or stark white

3 years ago

Im painting an edwardian, old yellow house. I'd like it to be off white, with no yellow undertones. So the woodwork is white, but stands out against a background colour. My decorator has suggested dulux trade masonary paint. Would love some advice re colours please

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Sonia
3 years ago
A picture would be a great help? Thank you.
Sheen Mum
Original Author
3 years ago
Here’s a pic, thanks
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Beautiful house! How about taupe? Or white and paint the wooden bits pale grey? First picture below is a local pub but they recently painted over the Tudor black and white look for the grey and i think it looks lovely!

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