The DIY retailer is currently offering deals across a range of paints and tools, making it the ideal time to stock up
04:03, 04 Apr 2026Updated 09:39, 04 Apr 2026
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DIY fans say Lick’s popular paints are ‘easy to apply’ and ‘dry fast.’
With many of us turning our attention to a little DIY this bank holiday weekend, giving a space a makeover over the coming weeks needn’t be costly thanks to B&Q’s sale. The high street retailer currently has impressive reductions running for a limited time with a variety of offers, including a 3-for-2 deal on popular Lick paints.
Until 20th April, those wanting to add a splash of colour to their walls can get one pot free when they buy two including on popular colours such as Beige 02, Pink 05 and the Green 18 Matt Emulsion. For those wondering why Lick’s paints are so sought-after, they boast high-quality, industry-leading formulations giving unique pigment-rich colours and a long-lasting finish.
Whether giving a tired-looking bedroom a little refresh, getting a lacklustre lounge looking guest-ready or even decorating a nursery to welcome a new arrival, now is a great time for homeowners to snap up their colours of choice.
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Those seeking alternatives to Lick may wish to head to Dunelm, where at the time of writing there’s up to 20% off a range of colours in the retailer’s own brand Matt Emulsion Paint. This gorgeous sage green is perfect for spring and has been cut from £20 to £16 in a 2.5 litre size.
Those with a little more budget to spare may wish to check out Farrow & Ball’s range, where the stylish Green Smoke paint is currently selling for £59 for 2.5L. Described on the retailer’s website as a ‘smoky green blue’, it boasts a ‘calm and serene’ feel when used indoors.
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Back to B&Q’s sale, and it isn’t only paint that can be nabbed for less as part of the retailer’s reductions. Those seeking to update their tool stash are in luck, as the DIY store is also selling the Evolution 1500W 240V 210mm Corded Sliding mitre saw R210SMS for £115 down from £157, and the Ryobi ONE+ 18V Li-ion Brushed Cordless Combi drill (2 x 1.5Ah) R18PD3-215SK has also been cut in price to £80 to £95.
Back to decorating, and also in the mix and match 3-for-2 offer is Ronseal’s Diamond hard Clear Satin Skirting Wood varnish (£18), as is the brand’s Ultimate protection Country oak Matt Decking Wood stain 2.5L (£35) meaning those looking to update the garden are also in luck.
Likely to be popular with home renovators, the Lick paint deal will arguably be a favourite for many. With plenty of five star reviews on the sought-after colour range, one reviewer said of Lick’s Green 18 Matt Emulsion paint: “Lovely warm green colour, paint has nice surface. Needed only two coats and went on smoothly.
“Room transformed, a large high-ceilinged room now feels cosier and the colour suits period property. We will use the room more now it looks inviting.”
B&Q’s sale also includes discounts on tools
Meanwhile, another raved about the Pink 05 Matt Emulsion which boasts an impressive review score of 4.9 out of five stars, saying: “Smashed it again….the best paint we have EVER used!”
Another also enthused: “An absolute dream. Colour swatches were accurate and the paint itself went on so smooth. I didn’t use half as much as I thought I’d need – two coats and it’s perfect.”
It is worth noting that one shopper said in a review on the Lick Green 09 shade they found the coverage “uneven”.
However, another customer who reviewed the Beige 02 Lick paint praised its application, writing: “Easy to apply and dries fast. Great coverage goes really far, colour looks great.”