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16/10/2026

🎨 When did we decide ceilings always had to be white?

We spend so much time choosing the perfect wall colour, but the fifth wall can completely change the way a room feels.

A soft blue can create a fresh, calming look. 💙
A subtle blush adds warmth and personality. 🌸
A warm cream makes a space feel softer and more inviting.
Or try a muted green for a relaxed, nature-inspired finish. 🌿

You don’t need a dramatic colour to make an impact — even a subtle change overhead can give a familiar room a completely new feeling.

👀 Next time you’re choosing a colour, don’t forget to look up.

📍 Visit Universal Paints Centurion and let us help you find a ceiling and wall combination that works beautifully together.

14/10/2026

👷 Got a December deadline? October is the time to start planning.

Schools, offices, complexes and commercial properties often use the quieter year-end period to tackle repaints, maintenance and refurbishment projects while buildings are less busy.

But waiting until December to organise everything can put unnecessary pressure on the job.

Planning early gives contractors and property managers time to:

📐 Measure and calculate quantities properly
🎨 Finalise colours and coating systems
🧱 Identify surfaces that need repairs or preparation
📋 Order the right products for each area
👷 Plan labour and project timelines
📅 Schedule the work around shutdown dates and access

A smoother December project starts with the preparation you do now.

Planning year-end painting or maintenance work?

📍 Speak to the team at Universal Paints Centurion about your project requirements, quantities and coating systems.

DECEMBER DEADLINE? PLAN IT NOW.

12/10/2026

😂🎨 DAD JOKE OF THE MONTH!

What do painters do when they disagree?

🥁 They BRUSH IT OFF! 🖌️🤣

At Universal Paints Centurion, we believe a little humour makes every painting project brighter!

Whether you're brushing up on your painting skills or tackling your next DIY project, we've got the paint, tools and expert advice to help you get the job done right.

😂 YOUR TURN! Got a paint-related dad joke? Share it in the comments and give us a laugh!

📍 Visit Universal Paints Centurion for all your painting needs.

12/10/2026

⭐ GOT A PAINT PROJECT ON YOUR TO-DO LIST? START HERE.

Whether you're refreshing your home, maintaining a property or getting ready for your next job, Universal Paints Centurion can help you get started.

🎨 Colour guidance
🪣 Product selection
🖌️ Practical advice
📏 Project planning
👷 Homeowners, DIYers & professionals

Bring us your questions, measurements, photos or project plans and let's work out what you need.

📍 Visit Universal Paints Centurion.

09/10/2026

🩷 THIS OCTOBER, CENTURION THINKS PINK.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that awareness matters, conversations matter, and looking after our health matters.

This month, we’re adding a little more pink to our world in support of the women, families and communities affected by breast cancer. 🎀

🩷 For those currently fighting.
🩷 For the survivors.
🩷 For those we remember.
🩷 And for everyone standing beside someone they love.

Let’s keep the conversation going, encourage awareness and remind the women in our lives to prioritise their health.

🎀 Centurion, Think Pink.

07/10/2026

👷 Exterior painting? The weather is part of the job. 🌦️

As we head into the Highveld summer-rain season, planning an exterior project means looking beyond the paint and the surface.

Temperature, direct sunlight, surface condition, humidity, drying time and approaching rain can all affect when and how you tackle the job.

☀️ A surface baking in direct afternoon sun may not be ideal.
🌧️ Rain arriving before the coating has had sufficient time to dry can compromise the finish.
🧱 Damp, damaged or poorly prepared surfaces need attention before painting begins.

For professional painters and contractors, checking the conditions before you start is part of getting the job right.

📍 Planning an exterior project? Visit Universal Paints Centurion and speak to our team about the right preparation and coating system for the job.

DON’T LET THE WEATHER RUIN THE FINISH.

02/10/2026

🎨 THEY’RE HOME. LET’S MAKE SPACE FOR FUN! ☀️

School holidays are here — and with the kids spending more time at home, it might be the perfect excuse to give their space a little colour and personality. 🌈

You don’t need to redo an entire room. A colourful feature wall, painted reading corner, creative homework nook or refreshed playroom can make an everyday space feel completely new.

💙 Try a fresh blue
💛 Add a splash of sunshine yellow
🧡 Bring in a playful coral
💚 Or mix a few colours for a space that feels uniquely theirs

Make it a school-holiday project the whole family can enjoy.

📍 Pop into Universal Paints Centurion for colour inspiration and everything you need to get started.

30/09/2026

A successful project needs more than paint on a shelf.

Whether you're working on a new build, renovation, development or commercial repaint, Universal Paints Centurion can support you from planning through to application.

📋 Project and product guidance
🎨 Colour matching and tinting
🧱 Coating-system recommendations
🔍 Surface/problem assessment advice
📐 Quantity and coverage calculations
👷 Trade/contractor support
🚚 Delivery (Ts & Cs apply)
🏗️ Specifications for larger projects

Tell us what you're building, renovating or painting — we'll help you work out what you need.

Visit Universal Paints Centurion and speak to the team about the services available for your next project.

MORE THAN A PAINT STORE. A PARTNER FOR YOUR PROJECT.

22/09/2026

🎨 COLOUR TRENDS | LOOKING BEYOND 2027

Soft, muted and beautifully understated — could Dull Pale be the future of interior colour?

Featured on SA Décor & Design, the NCS Colours Beyond 2027+: Dull Pale palette explores colours with a powdery, refined quality that sit close to neutral while still bringing subtle warmth and personality into a space.

Think softly tinted clays, mineral-inspired shades and gentle botanical tones — colours designed to create interiors that feel calm, layered and considered.

🏡 Perfect for walls, architectural details, natural materials and subtle statement accents.

👉 Discover the trend and see how these colours can work together in your space.

Read the full feature on SA Décor & Design:

Discover three South African colour palettes from Universal Paints, inspired by the landscape and designed to create distinctive moods at home.

22/09/2026

🧠🎨 Calming Palettes for High-Stress Environments

In high-stress environments such as healthcare facilities, call centres, control rooms, and educational spaces, colour plays a powerful role in supporting focus, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.

Calming palettes — including soft neutrals, muted blues, gentle greens, and warm greys — help reduce visual fatigue, lower perceived stress, and create spaces that feel balanced and controlled.

At Universal Paints, we assist businesses and specifiers in selecting colour systems that support functionality, durability, and occupant wellbeing — without compromising on performance or maintenance requirements.

Partner with Universal Paints for expert guidance on calming colour palettes designed for high-stress, high-performance environments: [email protected]

21/09/2026

🌿 COLOURS OF SOUTH AFRICA | SEPTEMBER: FYNBOS FIELDS

🌸 Spring has arrived — and our first Colours of South Africa palette takes us to the Cape, where fynbos landscapes come alive with colour.

🌱 Fynbos Fields draws from the soft botanical greens, warm earthy neutrals and delicate natural tones found across this unmistakably South African landscape.

🎨 We've taken these colours from the landscape and brought them together in a palette designed to work beautifully at home.

🏡 Use them to create a calm, natural exterior, introduce a botanical feature colour, or layer earthy tones throughout your interior.

From the landscape, to the palette, to your walls.

Inspired by our landscapes. Made for South African homes.

💚 Where would you use the Fynbos Fields palette in your home?

📍 Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet and let us help you find your colours.

21/09/2026

🎨 PRODUCT OF THE WEEK | SAVE ON SUPER ACRYLIC 20L! ✨

Give your walls a premium, long-lasting finish with Universal Super Acrylic 20L – a high-quality pure acrylic coating designed to deliver outstanding performance for both interior and exterior surfaces and ceilings

🔥 Was R1,099 | NOW: R1,049

Why choose Universal Super Acrylic?

✅ Up to 10-year life expectancy
✅ Suitable for interior & exterior use
✅ Washable and durable for everyday living
✅ Excellent adhesion and smooth application
✅ UV resistant for long-lasting colour and protection
✅ Low VOC formulation
✅ Beautiful matt finish
✅ Tintable to a wide range of colours (colour charts available in-store)

Whether you're repainting your home, renovating a property or tackling a large project, Super Acrylic offers dependable quality and value you can trust.

📅 Special available from 1 September to 31 October 2026.
📍 Visit your nearest Universal Paints store to take advantage of this fantastic offer.

20/09/2026

🌸🏡 Exterior Prep Checklist for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home’s exterior — but great results start with the right preparation. Before you open a tin of paint, run through this quick checklist:

✔️ Check for cracks, peeling paint, and damaged surfaces
✔️ Clean walls thoroughly to remove dirt, mould, and chalking
✔️ Repair minor cracks and allow surfaces to dry properly
✔️Ensure that you prime the raw surfaces / cracks before applying a top coat
✔️ Sand rough or flaking areas for a smooth finish
✔️ Choose the right exterior paint system for your surface and climate

Proper prep helps paint last longer, look better, and protect your home through the seasons.

Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet for expert DIY advice, prep products, and exterior paints designed to perform — all year round.

20/09/2026

On this sacred day of reflection and atonement, may you find peace, forgiveness and renewed hope for the year ahead.

Wishing all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah. 🤍

19/09/2026

Colour has the power to tell a story — especially when it is inspired by craft, texture and heritage. 🎨

The Cultural Warmth palette celebrates tones that feel handmade and deeply connected to place.

Featuring:

▫️ Heritage Blush — inspired by soft clay and natural pigment
▫️ Indigo Textile — reminiscent of dyed cloth and woven detail
▫️ Sunset Craft — warm, earthy and full of creative energy

Use this palette to build interiors that honour local craft and material beauty. Pair painted walls with handmade ceramics, woven baskets, beaded details, carved timber, linen textures and clay-inspired décor.

Think:
▫️ Local ceramic pieces
▫️ Handwoven wall hangings
▫️ Painted display shelves
▫️ Natural fibre rugs
▫️ Earthy decorative accents

Perfect for creative homes, boutique retail spaces, restaurants, guesthouses and interiors that celebrate South African design in a subtle, sophisticated way.

18/09/2026

Should You Worry About Hairline Cracks?

Hairline cracks may seem small, but over time they can allow moisture to seep into your walls.
This can lead to peeling paint, damp patches, and more serious surface damage — especially on exterior walls exposed to changing weather conditions 🌦️

When moisture enters through cracks, it can weaken the paint system and affect adhesion, causing coatings to fail sooner than expected.

That’s why it’s important to repair cracks early using the right product 🛠️ Universal Paints Acrylic Crack Filler is a versatile, water-based patching compound designed for filling cracks and holes on both interior and exterior surfaces 🎨

✅ Suitable for cement, concrete, and masonry surfaces
✅ Can be used on vertical and horizontal cracks up to 3 mm
✅ High water resistance for longer-lasting protection 💪

Always prime/ seal the cracks before applying a top coat.
Fix the crack before it becomes a bigger problem 👌

Need advice before you start? Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet and ask an expert for the right product guidance.

18/09/2026

🏢 UNIVERSAL PAINTS IS HEADING TO NAMA 2026! 🎨

We’re excited to announce that Universal Paints will be exhibiting at the NAMA 2026 National Conference, taking place on 15–16 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.

The conference brings together professionals from across the community schemes and property management industry — and we’re looking forward to connecting with property managers, trustees, managing agents and industry partners.

👷 Come and meet the Universal Paints team and chat to us about:

🎨 Professional paint specifications
🏢 Interior & exterior coating systems
💧 Waterproofing solutions
🛠️ Maintenance and repainting projects
🤝 Product and technical support

📅 15–16 October 2026
📍 CSIR International Convention Centre | Pretoria

If you’re attending NAMA 2026, make sure you stop by the Universal Paints stand and say hello! 👋

We’ll see you in Pretoria!

17/09/2026

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Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve received excellent service from our team. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to assisting you again soon!