over 30 years of experience
Amersham Dec provide a wide range of decorating supplies to both trade and DIY customers. We have a wealth of experience and are always more than happy to help.
Est. 1990
Colour Mixing
Family Business
over 30 years of experience
Amersham Dec provide a wide range of decorating supplies to both trade and DIY customers. We have a wealth of experience and are always more than happy to help.
Colour Mixing
Est. 1990
Family Business
Amersham Dec on Instagram
Why do high quality exterior paints still look fresh years later? A big part of it comes down to UV stability.
Sunlight can gradually break down a paint, which can affect the colour, the finish and how well the surface holds up over time. That is why the quality of the paint really matters, especially outside.
They use pigments chosen for their lightfastness, binders that help protect the paint film (and locks in the colour), and formulas that are tested to cope with sunlight, moisture and temperature changes. Some pigments are naturally more resistant to UV damage than others, so the quality of what goes into the tin makes a real difference to how the colour performs once it is on the surface.
That is one of the reasons we choose to stock the brands we do – because they are made properly, tested extensively, and designed to perform beyond just looking good on day one.
#Amersham #decoratingtips #exteriorpaint #tradepaint #diyuk
Jun 25
We’re open, if slightly warm.
Come on in and stand in front of our fan.
#amershamdec #hotweather #melting #soldieringon
Jun 23
We get lots of questions about Benjamin Moore so we thought we’d answer a few here.
Whether you’re a professional decorator or planning a project at home, visit Amersham Dec and we’ll talk you through the range, the colours and the best option for your job.
Got a Benjamin Moore question? Ask us in the comments or come and see us in store – we’re always happy to help.
#benjaminmoore #amersham #decoratingsupplies #paintersanddecorators #amershamdec @benjaminmooreuk
Jun 18
The right ceiling paint can make a big difference to the finish.
Some people swear by brilliant white, some prefer a flatter matt finish, and some have a go-to brand they will defend with their life.
So, which one do you use?
#amersham #decoratingsupplies #ceilingpaint #paintersanddecorators #amershamdec
Jun 16
Likes, comments and shares all make a real difference to a local business like ours.
They help us understand which posts you find useful, allow more people to discover what we do, and help our decorating tips, product advice and slightly questionable paint-related humour reach more local people and trades.
But one of the best ways to support us is to follow our page.
It helps new customers find Amersham Dec and tells them how we can help with paint, colour matching, wallpaper, decorating supplies, advice and all the bits you only realise you need halfway through a job.
So, if you find our posts helpful, we would massively appreciate a follow.
Thank you very much for supporting our local store – we really do appreciate every single click.
#Amersham #AmershamDec #DecoratingSupplies #BuckinghamshireHomes #SupportLocal
Jun 11
Is it dusty mushroom? Almost-Farrow-and-Ball-but-not-quite beige? Like, a-sort-of, warm sage but a bit brighter?
Whatever the colour is, showing us a photo on your phone usually isn’t the best way to match it – screens can make colours look warmer, cooler, brighter, darker… basically, a bit hit or miss.
Instead, bring us a sample. Wallpaper, a paint swatch, a bit of fabric, a tile, your gran’s fruit bowl – if it has a colour, we’ll do our best to match it.
We can match and mix paint on the spot, then help you choose the right finish for the job too.
Got a mystery colour? Bring it to us – we’ll match it.
#Amersham #ColourMatching #DecoratingSupplies #BuckinghamshireHomes #AmershamDec
Jun 8
Why do high quality exterior paints still look fresh years later? A big part of it comes down to UV stability.
Sunlight can gradually break down a paint, which can affect the colour, the finish and how well the surface holds up over time. That is why the quality of the paint really matters, especially outside.
They use pigments chosen for their lightfastness, binders that help protect the paint film (and locks in the colour), and formulas that are tested to cope with sunlight, moisture and temperature changes. Some pigments are naturally more resistant to UV damage than others, so the quality of what goes into the tin makes a real difference to how the colour performs once it is on the surface.
That is one of the reasons we choose to stock the brands we do – because they are made properly, tested extensively, and designed to perform beyond just looking good on day one.
#Amersham #decoratingtips #exteriorpaint #tradepaint #diyuk
Jun 25
We’re open, if slightly warm.
Come on in and stand in front of our fan.
#amershamdec #hotweather #melting #soldieringon
Jun 23
We get lots of questions about Benjamin Moore so we thought we’d answer a few here.
Whether you’re a professional decorator or planning a project at home, visit Amersham Dec and we’ll talk you through the range, the colours and the best option for your job.
Got a Benjamin Moore question? Ask us in the comments or come and see us in store – we’re always happy to help.
#benjaminmoore #amersham #decoratingsupplies #paintersanddecorators #amershamdec @benjaminmooreuk
Jun 18
The right ceiling paint can make a big difference to the finish.
Some people swear by brilliant white, some prefer a flatter matt finish, and some have a go-to brand they will defend with their life.
So, which one do you use?
#amersham #decoratingsupplies #ceilingpaint #paintersanddecorators #amershamdec
Jun 16
Likes, comments and shares all make a real difference to a local business like ours.
They help us understand which posts you find useful, allow more people to discover what we do, and help our decorating tips, product advice and slightly questionable paint-related humour reach more local people and trades.
But one of the best ways to support us is to follow our page.
It helps new customers find Amersham Dec and tells them how we can help with paint, colour matching, wallpaper, decorating supplies, advice and all the bits you only realise you need halfway through a job.
So, if you find our posts helpful, we would massively appreciate a follow.
Thank you very much for supporting our local store – we really do appreciate every single click.
#Amersham #AmershamDec #DecoratingSupplies #BuckinghamshireHomes #SupportLocal
Jun 11
Is it dusty mushroom? Almost-Farrow-and-Ball-but-not-quite beige? Like, a-sort-of, warm sage but a bit brighter?
Whatever the colour is, showing us a photo on your phone usually isn’t the best way to match it – screens can make colours look warmer, cooler, brighter, darker… basically, a bit hit or miss.
Instead, bring us a sample. Wallpaper, a paint swatch, a bit of fabric, a tile, your gran’s fruit bowl – if it has a colour, we’ll do our best to match it.
We can match and mix paint on the spot, then help you choose the right finish for the job too.
Got a mystery colour? Bring it to us – we’ll match it.
#Amersham #ColourMatching #DecoratingSupplies #BuckinghamshireHomes #AmershamDec
Jun 8
