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Dynamics of UK DIY'ers. (International Coatings Scene).(do-it-yourself)(United Kingdom...

By Veltman, Chloe
Publication: Coatings World
Date: Saturday, June 1 2002

The British are going nutty for paint. According to a newly-published study of pan-European DIY habits by The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (www.paintquality.co.uk), British people not only spend more time decorating their homes than their German counterparts, but they seem to derive a great deal of pleasure from the activity too.

The survey, conducted in June 2000 amongst 900 DIY painters in Germany, France and the UK aimed to assess the major dynamics of the DIY market. The DIY arena has changed considerably over the last 10 years, especially in the UK. In Br

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