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The one where we proved 100% VOC-free paint is a real thing
It seems one or two of our fellow paint manufacturers took objection to our claim of being a “100% VOC-free paint” and made a complaint to the Advertising Standards Agency. Well, the egg is on their face because we won. And, so far as we are aware, we are the only paint manufacturer who has been able to make this claim and prove it...

Why your skirting boards don't have to be white
Skirting possibly isn’t something you have ever given a lot of thought to. After all, it sits well below eye level and doesn’t have the ‘wow factor’ of furniture and pictures, and we normally paint it white by default.

Why you shouldn’t dry clothes on a radiator
Drying clothes in the winter can be a problem, particularly if you do not have access to a tumble dryer. If you have your central heating on now, you may be tempted to use your radiators as impromptu clothes dryers so as not to ‘waste the heat’.

Buy 3 sample pots and get a 4th free
As people's Lockdown decorating projects start up again we thought we would create an offer to help make life easier by offering your 4th sample pot free - after all, that additional colour may just turn out to be 'the one'.

Is it a good idea to paint during Winter? Yes!
Many people are less enthused for painting and decorating in the winter, mainly because it gets so cold keeping windows open for ventilation to disperse paint fumes and encourage paint to dry. Not a problem for Little Knights.

How to paint outdoor furniture using Little Knights Exterior paint
Little Knights Exterior paint is a versatile decorative paint uniquely prepared for use on exterior surfaces such as garden furniture, sheds, beach huts and fences to name a few.

The perfect paint colours for every room in your home
The colour experts at Little Knights consult with leading designers, interior specialists and decorating experts to provide you with the definitive guide to the perfect colour for every room in your home.

Introducing 12 beautiful new colours
Drum roll please… our new colours are here! We have been working away behind the scenes on our colour collection and are delighted to announce 12 beautiful new additions, inspired by the Great British outdoors.

How to paint indoor wooden furniture
Is your wooden furniture looking tired and in need of reinvigoration? Upcycling and repurposing indoor furniture could be the way to go.

Antibacterial paint and the Hygiene Hypothesis
There's a difference between good hygiene and being “obsessively clean”. We reply to suggestions antibacterial paint equates to unhealthy “over sterilisation”.

Upcycled comfort for cats and canines, with Little Knights pet-friendly paint
Based in Wellingborough, Re-Percussions creates stunning and unique furniture and lighting pieces made from upcycled drum kits. The latest additions to their range are cool, funky and functional pet beds made from recycled percussion drum kits...

At home and cleaning? Don’t forget your indoor air
Indoor air can be riddled with pollutants, emissions and germs - improving the quality of indoor air is beneficial for many reasons but perhaps even more critical during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.