Design a space loved by students and staff
Paint colours are essential in educational environments, influencing the atmosphere and functionality of learning spaces and communal areas.
Further education design scheme example:
FE students are aware of trends. Keep colour current and evocative of modern culture & interior design.
Academic lecture rooms may benefit from a colour to the lecture wall to draw in attention and focus to the speaker.
Students are expected to be independent. Clever use of colour positioning can aid way finding and navigation for all users. Be aware of colour and contrast guidelines in public spaces.
Example Colour Palette
Choosing the right product for the right space
Whether you need a durable, antibacterial or specialist product, we have something suitable for walls, ceilings, trim and exterior for every space.
| Product | Area | Room Suggestions | Features and benefits | |
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Dulux Trade Sterishield Diamond Matt | Social spaces | For cafes, restaurants, classrooms and common rooms, a stain-repellent paint with a bactericide is most suitable. | • Silver bactericide
actively inhibits
bacterial growth • Water-based • Non-hazardous • Withstands repeated cleaning • Long maintenance cycle |
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Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell | Practical Areas | Suitable in areas where condensation is common, like food tech and changing rooms. | • Scrub, scuff and
stain resistant • Superior durability • Repeatedly cleanable smooth eggshell finish • Anti-fade technology |
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Dulux Trade Diamond Matt | Teaching spaces | Classrooms, lecture theatres and seminar rooms require durable paints with stain-resistant properties. | • Scuff and stain
resistant • Superior durability • Repeatedly cleanable smooth matt finish • Anti-fade technology • Available in a wide range of colours • 99.9% VOC-free* and complies with BREEAM and LEED certifications |
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Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt | High-traffic areas | For reception areas, lobbies, entrance halls, stairwells, corridors and communal areas, where bags are likely to scratch wall surfaces. | • Ultimate scuff
resistance
technology • Available in the full range of Dulux Trade colours • Desirable matt finish, less likely to show any wall imperfections • Cleanable - to enable marks and dirt to be easily removed • Scrub resistant offering all-round durability • Quick drying and easy to apply water-based formula |
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Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood | Trim paint for high-traffic areas | Corridors, stairways and access areas providing protection against scratches. | • Tough, durable
and non-yellowing • Suitable for high traffic areas • Stain and grease resistant • Water-based |
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Dulux Trade Sterishield Diamond Eggshell | Living spaces & facilities | Toilets, changing rooms and medical rooms where condensation may be common, require wall coverings with stain-repellent and bactericide properties. | • Silver bactericide
actively inhibits
bacterial growth • Water-based • Non-hazardous • Withstands repeated cleaning • Long maintenance cycle |
Helping you meet your specific needs
We take time to learn about your individual requirements, and tailor our services to meet your needs
We provide design guides and colour support, which help universities and colleges to meet their legal and social obligations, including the Equality Act for Visual impairment, and the Autism Act, making educational spaces more inclusive for everyone. With the right design and colour, it is possible to eliminate, reduce, or adjust potentially negative impacts, to create places where everyone can flourish equally.
