Kathryn is a natural dyer based in Dublin, Ireland. She runs a successful studio producing a range of plant-dyed accessories & homewares. Kathryn also teaches ongoing natural dye workshops in Dublin, London and elsewhere.
Dulux Matt Emulsion Paint – Willow Tree – 2.5L
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Dulux matt is a smooth and creamy emulsion paint for use on walls and ceilings which is ideal for a modern, flat finish.
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Orders that weigh over 375kg will incur an additional Big and Bulky delivery charge. Please refer to our Delivery Details for more information.
We deliver Monday – Saturday, between 7am and 7pm.
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Product details
- Colour Family: Greens
- Colour: Willow Tree
- Finish: Matt
- Size: 2.5 L
- Application Method: Brush or roller
- Interior or Exterior Use: Interior
- Coverage per Litre: 13 m²
- Drying Time: 2-4 hours
- Drying time between coats: 2-4 hours
- Washable: No
- Clean equipment with: Remove as much paint as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water
- Suitable for: Interior walls & ceilings
- VOC Level: Low
- Type: Emulsion
- Brand Name: Dulux
Features & benefits
- Matt emulsion is smooth and light absorbing, making them perfect for a range of applications
- A unique creamy texture
- Simple and easy to apply
- Water-based – easier to use and clean off if there’s any accidents
Data sheets
- COSHH Sheet 1 – Dulux Matt Emulsion Paint – Willow Tree – 2.5L
The Colours of Autumn: Finding Time To Be Creative
Recently, I forced myself to take some time during one of my busiest times of the year, to purposefully go into nature and forage for sources of colour. I particularly love experimenting with new plants, seeing colour magically emerge from the dye bath. I love learning about the nuances of plants and familiarizing myself with their characteristics. It’s always exciting to gather plants throughout the changing seasons and see this reflected in tones that result from my dye baths.
FS BLEACHED RTD Linen Swatches dyed with Willow
For the longest time, I have wanted to experiment with the leaves of the weeping willow tree. The bay leafed willow with its glossy green leaves grows abundantly along the river banks of Ireland. This graceful tree features heavily in Celtic stories and legends. The Celts celebrated the Willow for its capacity for healing and growth. On a practical level, the flexible branches were perfect for building, weaving, fencing as well as basketry. The Celts and many other cultures used willow branches to construct dwellings with wattle and daub, making it a valued part of life.
FS BLEACHED RTD Linen Swatches dyed with Willow
The Willow was a sacred tree to the Celts both for the wide range of materials it provided and for its unique beauty and spiritual presence. In Celtic culture, Willow is known for its ability to relocate after being uprooted, either by nature or by man. A fallen Willow can float downstream, and set down roots wherever the current takes them. In this way, more than any other tree the Willow became a symbol of resilience and overcoming adversity.
Medicinally, the bark was utilised as a traditional medicine for more than 3500 years. The active agent within willow bark is salicin, known to reduce inflammation and pain and this ingredient formed the basis of the discovery of aspirin.
FS BLEACHED RTD Linen Swatches dyed with Willow
As a dye, the leaves of the willow yield warm pinks in the dye pot and can be modified to give shades of pinks, plumbs and mauves. To create a dye, I separated the leaves from the stalks. Then I gently simmered the leaves in water for roughly 4 hours. I removed the pot from the heat and let it cool overnight. The next day I returned it to the heat and simmered for another 4 hours. I strained out the leaves and added a few pieces of FS BLEACHED PFD Linen to the dye bath. I also added some small swatches of linen and left them in for various lengths of time. The leaves released a beautiful soft pink dye, warm, calming and surprising.
I find so much pleasure in arranging my swatches in small groupings on my studio walls or the pages of my dye journal. It helps me see what colours work well together. I find untold inspiration in the soothing colours of plant dyes. Seeing the colours side by side, helps me understand the relationship of colour. It also inspires my work and the textiles I dye.
FS BLEACHED RTD Linen Swatches dyed with Willow
Getting outside, being in nature, taking a break from that which overwhelms challenges or burdens is the most immediate way to find reprieve from it all. Finding a way to incorporate this into your creative life whether it’s through natural dyeing, finding inspiration in the changing colours of the season, or just creating the space to step back momentarily from life is always worthwhile.
Quick Dry Undercoat Colour (Tinted) Willow Tree 5L
Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat has excellent opacity and is thinned with water and applied by brush Quick Dry Undercoat is suitable for interior use. This product is touch recoatable after 4-5 hours.
Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat is a water-based trim solution compared to traditional solvent-based finishes. The finish has been produced with reduced carbon and energy, resulting in a low VOC content finish.
To get the best results, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry. Thoroughly rub down previously painted surfaces.
Size 5L Application Methods Airless Spray, Brush, HVLP Spray, Roller Coverage Up to 10sq/m per litre VOC level Low Thinning Water Recoatable 4-8 hours Suitable for. Interior use Colour type Tinted Cleanup Water & Detergent Base Water-Based
* Colours on screen may vary from actual paint
Available colours
Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat Colour (Tinted) is available in 5564 colours from the Dulux Trade Colour Cards.
Browse colours
Always ask your client to try their colour choice on the wall first. Colour cards and emulsion sample pots are available at your local Brewers or at designerpaint.com
Data sheets
Health and Safety Data Sheet
The Health and safety data sheet for Quick Dry Undercoat Colour (Tinted) 5L
Product Data Sheet
The Product data sheet for Quick Dry Undercoat Colour (Tinted) 5L
Surface Preparation
To get the best results, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry (new surfaces particularly must be fully dry).
Application
Apply by brush, roller or spray. For best results use a good quality synthetic (nylon polyester) brush, designed for use with water-based paints.
Stir thoroughly before use.
Apply 1 or 2 coats of Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat, as required, followed by 1 or 2 coats of Dulux Trade Quick Dry Gloss. Where a strong colour change is involved, 2 coats will be required. Newly painted doors and windows should not be closed (tightly) until the paint is fully dry.
Cleaning Up
After use, remove as much paint as possible from equipment before cleaning with water. Do not use or store in extremes of temperature and protect from frost.
