HMG Paints Colours Used In Collyhurst Village Show Homes

As the development of Collyhurst Village ushers in an exciting new chapter for the community, HMG Paints is proud to play a part in shaping this transformation. As Manchester continues to grow through regeneration, the team at HMG Paints is delighted to welcome new neighbours and support a project that reflects the spirit and heritage of the area. 

Working collaboratively with FEC UK and Project Furniture Residential, HMG Paints supplied a full range of interior coatings for the Collyhurst Village show home. Drawing inspiration from the company’s iconic Manchester Collection, HMG developed bespoke colour palettes designed to complement the village’s architecture while capturing the warmth, innovation and character of the region’s past.

Emmie Tomlinson from Project Furniture Residential said: “The interior design of the Collyhurst Village show home draws inspiration from the area’s natural landscape, industrial heritage and evolving community identity. The concept, described as Modern Luxe with Elevated Elegance, balances sophistication with warmth through refined finishes and organic tones.”

A key product used throughout the show home was HMG’s Vinyl Matt Emulsion, a premium water-based interior coating known for its exceptional coverage, smooth flat finish and long-lasting durability. 

Manufactured at HMG Paints Manchester, the Vinyl Matt Emulsion provided the perfect foundation for achieving the show home’s refined, contemporary aesthetic. Its ease of application and consistent finish ensured a seamless decorating process for the design and installation teams. To support the bespoke schemes created for this project, each batch of Vinyl Matt Emulsion was tinted to order, allowing for precise colour matching across all interior spaces.

The product is also supplied in sustainable packaging, aligning with the broader regeneration project’s focus on responsible. For Collyhurst Village, HMG developed exclusive colours and utilised tones from its Essentials Colour Range, a curated selection featured within the Manchester Collection Shade Card. With 35 carefully crafted hues, from archival classics to modern, trend-led tones - this range showcases over 95 years of HMG’s colour expertise.

Several key shades were selected for the show home. Angel Meadow was used as a lounge accent wall, paired with a warm off-white inspired by HMG’s original Mancnolia. This combination brings a soft, inviting atmosphere while offering depth and contrast. “The greens, rusts and earthy neutrals reflect Collyhurst’s history as pastureland and its connection to Red Bank Sandstone, while also symbolising growth and renewal within the developing Victoria North area,” added Emmie. 

In the bedrooms, the colour story evolves to suit individual personalities while maintaining a cohesive feel. The second bedroom introduces a bolder palette, combining a dark teal velvet bed with a vivid blue feature wall designed for a teenager with a dynamic style. Newton Blue was applied to complement a neon focal point, resulting in a vibrant, modern space that mirrors the forward-thinking development of Collyhurst Village. 

HMG also created a brand-new shade exclusively for this project. Grove - a rich, earthy green with warm undertones which brings balance and calm to the interior, enhancing the home’s modern yet tranquil atmosphere. The decorator’s creative use of this shade further elevated the space, adding depth and natural harmony. A standout moment within the project is the study, highlighted by bold blocks of colour and warm rust accents..

“One room we particularly loved was the study, which brings a playful burst of colour and creativity. The shade itself carries special heritage for our team, named after Mr. Herbert Falder, the founder of H. Marcel Guest Ltd. in 1930,” said Alyssia Thorburn of HMG Paints Ltd. The feature wall includes an abstract off-centre circle painted in Herbert, one of HMG’s most celebrated Manchester Collection shades, paired beautifully with Fitzgeorge to create a distinctive focal point full of character and style. 

Creating bespoke colours for Collyhurst Village has been an excellent opportunity for HMG Paints to showcase its long-standing colour expertise. The team is proud to have supported this local project - quite literally just up the road - working alongside FEC UK, Project Furniture Residential and all partners involved in bringing the show home to life. 

For those inspired by the colours featured in Collyhurst Village, the Manchester Collection and Essentials Shade Card are available to explore and order directly from the HMG Paints Shop. It’s the perfect way to bring a touch of Manchester’s heritage, creativity and colour into your own home.  www.hmgpaint.com

HMG Paints’ New Floor Paint Guide Streamlines Product Selection

When it comes to painting floors, finding the perfect product and process can often be a daunting prospect, especially for smaller contractors. It’s not just the scale of the project; choosing the right product is crucial, regardless of project size. Key challenges may include; indoor or outdoor floor; expected traffic (light, medium or heavy) and the existing floor and coating and how it was originally installed.

To simplify this process, Manchester-based HMG Paints has developed a new, straightforward Floor Paint Guide. This guide is the latest in HMG’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive support and expert advice to the building and decorating trades. “We have 95 years’ experience within the paint industry, and this brochure is designed to help anyone who is looking to paint their floor” says James Burton of HMG Paints “Whether it be a domestic garage to aircraft hangar, workshop to sports arena, making the selection and preparation process easy to understand is our main aim, and if required we are always happy to discuss individual projects.”

Easy Product Selection

With the Floor Paint Guide, HMG make choosing the right product easy with three distinct coatings; HydroPro Floor Paint, Polyurethane Floor Paint, and 2K Epoxy Floor Paint, and the guide conveniently provides a handy at-a-glance reference as to the properties and ideal applications of each. The guide also helps to inform merchants, contractors and professionals on the key considerations before taking on a floor painting project.

These considerations include; Is it new or old concrete, if new, is it power floated? If an existing floor, has it been painted previously? Once all this is considered the correct product can easily by identified. For example, if you require a low VOC, water-based product for light to medium traffic then HydroPro Floor Paint would be the perfect solution. As a user-friendly, water-based, single pack solution HydroPro Floor Paint is ideal for both interior and exterior application. For similar light to medium traffic environments, HMG also offer a solvent-based alternative in their Polyurethane Floor Paint.

This solution provides users with an economical yet hard-wearing finish, guaranteeing a touch dry finish in around 1 to 2 hours. For heavy industrial use, such as busy warehouses and manufacturing facilities, HMG’s 2K Epoxy HD Floor Paint stands out as the recommended choice. This solvent-based, two-pack epoxy system has been formulated to offer high resistance and create a surface that is capable of withstanding demanding conditions.

Colours

When it comes to colour HMG also has you covered with the floor paint range being available in 9 stock colours including a variety of greys, a yellow ideal for floor markings and blue or green for walkways. Should your project require a specific colour shade HMG can also produce its products in BS, RAL and other popular colour ranges in batch quantities. So if you’re after advice on preparation and application or need to quickly find the perfect product for your project then HMG has you covered when it comes to floor paints. The guide is available in merchants across the country or can be downloaded from shop.hmgpaint.com, where you can also claim a 10% discount using code: PROBUILDHMG

HMG Paints Ltd is the UK’s leading independent Paint Manufacturer and a proud, family-owned business situated in Manchester. With over 90 years’ experience in developing innovative coatings, HMG’s portfolio of wet paint and aerosols cover virtually every type of surface imaginable across a whole host of industries including industrial, commercial vehicle, decorative, automotive, protective coatings, defence, toll manufacturing, wood finish and arts & craft.

HMG have a drive to set the standards for the industry not just meet them. For more information, please visit www.hmgpaint.com or visit www.shop.hmgpaint.com to discover decorative paint and inspiration. Connect with HMG Paints on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn www.hmgpaint.com

From Rust To Resilience

Restoration of 170-year-old ironwork on a heritage property was achieved with ease by a Devon decorating company, thanks to its discovery of Ferrozinc from HMG Paints. Dart Decorators were tasked with a complete makeover of the Grade II listed townhouse at Ashburton, a small town on the edge of Dartmoor, and turned to Rabart Decorators Merchants for advice on how to tackle the guttering and other ironwork.

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“They asked for advice on the external decoration as it was in such a poor state,” says Rabart’s area sales manager for Devon Peter Bird. “As well as advising on window, render repairs and external coatings we were able to introduce the contractor to the system of HMG specialist products best suited to tackling the ironwork.”

“On the guttering there was 170 years-worth of paint to be stripped back plus some rusting” explains Dart Decorators’ Oliver Price. Rather than a costly stripping or blasting process the Rabart team recommended to treat the rust with HMG’s Ferrozinc followed by BDX Primer, then a finish with two coats of C71 Speedline. Ferrozinc rust converter is ideal for situations where it is not possible or practical to blast clean metal substrates such as restorations on historic properties.

Ferrozinc's primary advantage lies in its straightforward application. After removing loose debris and failed coatings, a simple scraping and wire brushing to eliminate loose rust prepares the surface. Applying a thin coat of Ferrozinc to the affected areas completes the process and a white-to-black colour change confirms Ferrozinc's rust neutralisation.

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“This was an old building that needed really good quality paints,” says Oliver. “The HMG products were easy to use, and they took the restoration of the ironwork up to a different level.”

The guttering was finished in a shade of pearl which was colour matched by Rabart to match the rest of the restored facades. The HMG system is fast becoming a go-to for decorators and professionals tasked with this type of work. After a thorough cleaning of loose material Ferrozinc can be applied to all signs of rust.

The product goes on white and turns black to indicate that the rust patches have been neutralised. Ferrozinc is then overcoated with BDX Primer, a high-build, anti-corrosive coating and followed by C71 Speedline, a synthetic alkyd enamel which provides a tough finish, and is particularly suited to areas with a challenging exposure to the elements. shop.hmgpaint.com