Write a commentHow can I get free paint? If you're on a tight budget and are worried about splashing the cash on decorating supplies, we've got you covered. Here are the best ways that you can access FREE paint in the UK.
Don’t limit yourself or stop yourself from decorating rooms because of money restraints – free paint may be easier to come by than you initially thought, allowing you to make your house your home.
Free Paint
There are loads of great ways to access free paint in the UK if you really need it including schemes, money-saving websites, and making the most out of your local recycling grounds. Check out some of the options below to get your hands on 100% free paint.
RePaint Scheme
The Community RePaint scheme has been sponsored by the well-known brand, Dulux, since 1993. You can use other people’s unwanted paint to give your home a fresh look – and all for free! Many people choose to donate their leftover paint if they know they’re not going to use it again.
As well as helping the environment by reducing wastage, this scheme is great if you’re worried about money and are on a tight budget since you can access different types and different brands of paints. Undercoats, varnish, floor paint, and satin paint are just a few examples of what this scheme has to offer.
Community RePaint redistributes hundreds of thousands of litres of paint to a variety of different places including community centres, individuals in social need, decorators, and street shops. As a decorator, you could try making as much profit for your business as possible through accessing this free paint, especially if you’re struggling with money.
There are loads of different reasons why you may want paint including decorating your home, repainting a community centre, or covering up things on a wall.
This scheme will be just what you’re looking for to serve your every need, so click here to find the Community RePaint scheme closest to your location.
Update: The RePaint scheme is no longer free and now charges a small fee for all paints
Freebie Websites and Apps
Make sure to keep an eye out for free paint on freebie websites and apps. Freebies can sometimes be more readily available than you think – if you put in a bit of time to research, you might find yourself bagging some of the best deals out there.
There are plenty of 'free stuff' websites online that make it easy to search for specific items. Go to the homeware sections and create an alert for 'paint'. That way, as soon as any free paint deals are listed, you will get a notification.
Free Samples
If you don’t need to cover a lot of space with your paint, getting free samples may be a great way to access free paint. A lot of stores give free paint samples to allow customers to know they’re making the right choice with their purchase, and you can easily take advantage of this by shopping around and claiming free samples today! So, all you’d need to do is to do a little research on which shops give free samples of paint to their customers.
Tip: White paint is much cheaper than coloured. A sample (of black for instance) can be used to create a large tub of grey for less than half the cost.
Recycling Centers
It’s not unusual to have used and opened cans of paint that you never – and will never – finish using. This is why many people donate cans of paint to recycle and waste grounds, with the environment in the forefront of their minds. This helps people get the most out of your planet’s resources, and also means that you don’t have to blow your budget.
Local authority recycling grounds can be a great way to access free paint. People take their leftover paint there, so if you love doing your bit for the environment by minimising waste, and you’re also on a tight budget, visiting your local recycling centre, hazardous waste facility, or dump may be just the place to search when trying to get your free paint.
Some local authorities (particularly throughout London) have specific paint recycling schemes, so rather than going down and taking a chance, these paints are quality checked and readily available. You need to check your local waste centre to see f the scheme is available there.
Friends, Family & Strangers
Why not put a shout-out on your social media asking if any of your friends and family have any paint they won't use lying around? People often have half used paint tins in their sheds that they won't use and would be happy to get rid of.
Alternatively, check out your local 'reuse' group on Facebook, where people connect with others in their local areas to offer and request items that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Freecycle & Gumtree
There are also websites dedicated to giving away and requesting quality used items such as freecycle and gumtree. Again these are a great way to find and request items such as paint, to help reduce waste and save money. To find you local, simply type in the area + reuse, then join and ask if anyone has any free paint available.
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