As more people turn to do-it-yourself home improvements, bringing together eBay’s array of pre-loved furniture and Dulux’s colour expertise, the new DIY hub on eBay is a one-stop-shop for savvy shoppers looking to revamp their homes.
With 41% of those that turned to DIY in the past year doing it to help keep costs down, and searches for ‘DIY tools’ on eBay up by 64%, it’s clear home enthusiasts are looking to be creative in the most cost-efficient way. From upcycling existing home accessories to giving a new lease of life to a pre-loved piece of furniture – with up to 20% off Dulux paint & DIY tools on the hub until the 17th of March, now is the perfect time to give the home a refresh.
Shoppers will also find Dulux’s first-ever, ‘2 in 1’ Simply Refresh Multi Surface paint and primer in one. Available in a whopping 18 ready-mix colours, the paint is touch dry within just one hour and is appliable directly to wood, MDF, metal and melamine – making it the perfect accompaniment to help save time and money for those ready to tackle their upcycling and DIY duties.
Furthermore, to help the one third of people (31%) who have shied away from DIY because they’re not sure where to start the hub also features 5 step-by-step guides for simple upcycling projects. Whether it’s a stool, candle holder, coffee table, sideboard or even wall paneling, with easy to follow instructions and prices for materials starting at just £2.49, it’s never been easier for shoppers to get creative with their homewares.
Rachel Miles, head of home and garden at eBay UK, said: “eBay is known for its pre-loved items and DIY materials , whilst Dulux is known for its beautiful colours. With more of our shoppers giving upcycling a go, we saw a great opportunity to lend a helping hand by teaming up and creating a destination on eBay where you can find everything you need to get to work. From giving a new lease of life to old dining chairs, to finding home-made solutions to on trend pieces like our wavy candle holder, the DIY hub has everything you might need. I like to think of it as our answer to a DIY meal deal – you can grab your Dulux paint, your brushes and some new drawer handles off eBay and see a nice discount to top it off in your basket!”
Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux, said: “There’s no satisfaction quite like the joy of bringing someone’s pre-loved items back to life with a lick of paint. In collaboration with eBay, we want to lend a hand to budding DIYers and interior enthusiasts to help them to create beautifully unique pieces for their homes. Whether it be a bold statement piece, or a more neutral addition – our new Dulux Simply Refresh Multi Surface paint and pre-loved finds from eBay are the perfect combination. DIY really has never been easier!”
