As the population ages, durable paint finishes that meet the demands of residential aged care facilities, health care practices and hospitals are required. 

Written by Jerome Partington, JASMAX: If we aren't sure about a chemical or product's toxicity or health impacts, we shouldn't use it. 

Timber movement is caused by changes in environmental conditions and can be affected by and have an effect on paint. 

A wall is not a ventilation system, therefore airtightness is not the enemy.

Thermal Mass is often presented as the magic ingredient to ensure that the passive solar gain within a building is maximised, but the importance and usefulness of Thermal Mass can vary depending on the purpose and location of a space, along with glazing and insulation. 

Why is it that single drop 'Thermal Drapes' are considered to be the solution to retaining heat within a house during winter, when lined curtains of ordinary fabrics have been used in the past?

Acoustic performance is of key importance to internal glazed partitions and door systems within commercial and educational buildings.

LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and is a measure of the amount of visible light reflected by a surface. As a design professional you're probably well aware of this, but what you may be less familiar with is the effect that chosen colours can have on the integrity of the substrate beneath.

The requirements for airtightness in a passive house are an important factor when looking at energy efficiency and comfort.

At Dulux, we seem to hear about a new type of certification on a monthly basis. Each has a different focus but often overlaps with other programmes. It's hard to decide which is most important when choosing a product, but here are some of the better known.