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Colormaker Celebrates 65 Years of Making Paint on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

March 15, 2023

Colormaker Industries is one of the only remaining paint companies on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. This local, sustainable Northern Beaches paint company will celebrate our 65th Birthday in April this year. We’ve come a long way since inception in 1958, as a small manufacturer based in the Easter Sydney making Pelican house paints, to becoming the...

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Colormaker Industries Passes Solar Milestone, Saving 500 Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas

January 23, 2023

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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Waterfront Whale Tales Exhibition Features PERMACRYLIK Scenic Paints

September 27, 2022

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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Colormaker Targets Carbon Neutral

August 25, 2022

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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How to Paint a Metallic Feature Wall

May 22, 2020

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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Choosing ACRYLMERIC® Sportscote PFR Colours

December 4, 2023

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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Waterproofing Protection

August 28, 2019

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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