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April is one of those months that sneaks up on the calendar when we realise the year is almost half over. It is a month of subtle transformation from full-blown summer to the first signs of fall. April is also a month packed with activities from planning to make the most of the upcoming public holidays. As the summer starts to wind down, we start seeking moments of reflective calm.
Washed in beige with trace green and yellow undertones, this versatile gray is perfect for spaces that welcome the sunlight and those that keep their cool. Gratifying Grey excels here — helping balance a room’s palette with a hue that calms as it envelops.
Both traditional and modern, Gratifying Grey is a neutral maestro for its ability to accent different hues. It works exceptionally well with other neutrals, and it balances intensely shaded and muted tones. From foggy blue-greys and shaded grey-purples to muted blue-reds and earthy tan-greens, there’s a world of colour waiting to meet Gratifying Grey.
Hallways painted in this versatile hue speak of refinement and down-to-earth charm. There’s a give and take here, as the colour brings out the warmth of natural wood and the clean lines and cool tones of metalwork accents.
From the bedroom to the study or lounge, walls painted in Gratifying Grey create an inviting yet sophisticated space. Welcome the relaxed feeling as you settle into a cozy chair to read a chapter or contemplate joyful summer memories.
Calm slumbers await when you paint your bedroom walls in this neutral hue. Our thoughts naturally drift to soft textiles, organic fibers, and natural wood grain furniture, so a backdrop that speaks of serenity and relaxation is a heavenly match indeed.
Used as exterior paint, Gratifying Grey brings a chic look to your home. We like to call it the “castle sweet castle” illusion. As a light base grey with purity and elegance, it creates curb appeal, extends neighbourhood sophistication, and draws the eye upward.
Our April Paint Colour of the Month is the perfect answer to summer’s end and the calmness that follows. To learn more about our Grey Paint Colour and explore the entire DIY Superstore Colour Trends Palette visit us in store
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Colorfully yours,
DIY Superstore
Don’t flush your chance to win down the toilet,
The wordplay on “flush” and “toilet” immediately hints that the answer is toilet-related
Your prize is waiting, so don’t dare spoil it.
“Spoil it” implies things can go wrong — reinforcing the value of a high-quality toilet.
It’s where great thinkers spend their time,
This cheeky line references the common joke that men (and many people) sit on the toilet as part of a daily ritual.
As silence and scrolling clears their mind.
Connects to the modern habit of scrolling phones in private spaces.
It’s your last chance sit upon the throne,
Throne” is a well-known euphemism for a toilet.
A front-flush seat in a class of its own.
This is a direct product clue — the Toilet is specifically a front-flush design.
This bathroom beauty is what you seek
Tells you the location of the product.
A porcelain touch that’s bold and chic.
“Porcelain” confirms material of the product.
PS. each line holds a clue. Use the answer to find the egg hidden in-store to stand a chance to win weekly R1000 vouchers and get one entry towards the grand prize each week.
Cement your chance to WIN R12,329 grand prize,
Wordplay on “cement your chance” — a pun that links directly to cement the product
Lay the foundation — go big, be wise.
“Lay the foundation” refers both to starting a construction project using cement as the base
Mix it up – earn your right to brag,
This hints at the physical process of mixing cement
Then put your entry in the bag.
Mirrors “bag of cement”, keeping the riddle rooted in product-related phrasing.
A brand born local, rock solid and true,
Tells participants this is a South African brand with reliable strength, hinting at CEMZA as the brand of cement
Built for strength — that’s their claim to you.
Plain and direct — emphasises Cemza’s brand promise.
Create Everlasting Monuments, Zone Approved,
The first letter of each word spells CEMZA. It also reinforces the function of cement.
With it in hand, nothing gets moved.
The final line also emphasises the function of cement.
PS. each line holds a clue. Use the answer to find the egg hidden in-store to stand a chance to win weekly R1000 vouchers and get one entry towards the grand prize each week.
Where colour runs deep and the dog knows the way,
Hints directly at Dulux — famous for deep, rich colours and its iconic Dulux dog mascot.
This trusted name brightens homes every day.
Reinforces that it’s a well-known, reliable paint brand
Get ready to do lux with a pearly glow,
A playful wordplay on “Dulux” (“do lux”) and the Pearlglo product
Paint the town — it’s time to put on a show.
Refers to painting (the product’s purpose)
Put nose to the ground its time to explore,
This reinforces the subtle Dulux dog imagery.
Find glow that’s hidden on the see floor.
This line leads to Dulux PearlGlo paint by evoking the imagery of pearls (treasures) that glow on the seafloor
Like a smile with charm, it’s got good enamel,
This hints at Pearlglo an enamel paint without directly naming the paint type.
Smooth, tough, and tidy — no mess to unravel.
Describes the key qualities of Dulux Pearlglo
PS. each line holds a clue. Use the answer to find the egg hidden in-store to stand a chance to win weekly R1000 vouchers and get one entry towards the grand prize each week.
When the leaves start to fall, orange becomes the new pink,
References the iconic orange of the Incgo brand
Get ready — the power’s in your hands, all you have to do is think.
Suggests the tool is handheld and powerful, hinting at a portable power tool
So don’t let the Inc dry before you go,
A clever wordplay: “Inc” and “go” sounds like Ingco, the brand.
If you’re not plugged in, you will feel the blow.
“Blow” refers to the blower function of the power tool
Charge your batteries — you’re about to up your game,
This reinforces the cordless design — the tool runs on rechargeable batteries
Don’t leaf a clue behind, your ego won’t be the same.
Pun intended: “Leaf” = leaf blower
May the invisible force be with you,
This references airflow — the powerful, unseen blast created by a blower.
As you wield your tools to uncover the clues.
PS. each line holds a clue. Use the answer to find the egg hidden in-store to stand a chance to win weekly R1000 vouchers and get one entry towards the grand prize each week.
