Wickes Dark Flint - No. 245 Vinyl Silk Emulsion - 2.5L

Silk - A natural fibre made by silk worms

Vinyl - A type of material which falls under the board term of pastic

Dry - A term used to describe an item with has little or no water present

Dry - A term used in wine making to describe the lack of sugar (sweetness)

Dark - A colour which absorbs visable ligt so apears less light than objects that reflect light

Wide - Something with a large width.

Interior - The inside of something, usually what is not visible.

Flint - A sold grey and beige rock which is nearly pure silica.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.