Kublai, who generally relied on foreigners to administer his empire, took Marco Polo into his court, possibly as a tax collector. At one point, the Venetian was sent on official business to the port city of Hangzhou (then called Quinsai), which, like Venice, was built around a series of canals. Marco Polo also purportedly journeyed across inland China and into present-day Myanmar. A Genoese-Venetian peace treaty in 1299 allowed Marco Polo to return home. He probably never left Venetian territory again. The following year, he married Donata Badoer, with whom he would have three daughters. Not much is known about his golden years except that he continued trading and litigated against a cousin. Marco Polo died in January 1324, having helped to inspire a later generation of explorers. Everything we know about him comes from his own text and a few Venetian documents; Asian sources never mentioned him.

A: Colours are accurate and repeatable, but eventually, the product’s iridescence changes the observer’s perception of the colour. A: As Marcopolo is an acrylic paint, colours are 99.5% accurate and repeatable, but please be aware that the colour is affected by the product’s iridescence. Metallic paints, as they reflect the light much more than standard emulsions, will show different effects under different lights and eventually each observer will see different shades from different angles. A: Although technically (after priming the surface) it can be applied, it’s not recommended as the texture of the tiles won’t be covered. Cadoro and Cadoro Velvet displays the five bases (silver, gold, aluminium, bronze and copper) with Cadoro Velvet, a silver sparkly base and base Ardesia, for darker shades. Marcopolo presents the five base colours of the product (silver, gold, aluminium, bronze and copper) beside Sable, a matt ‘argento’ base.The Continuo microcement chart shows 3 real samples with matt, satine and glossy protectors plus the colours from C600 to C646

The Marcopolo Luxury paint is similar to another decorative finish, Marcopolo, but due to it’s finer grain has a more refined, elegant appearance. Almost every bit of the grain can be taken away with a sponge so please touch it only very lightly when creating the effect! Products applied on a larger areas might slightly differ from the samples presented, due to the fact that samples are limited by size and that the application method (the tools, skills and approach of the applicator) can significantly affect the final look.After many years of seeking a release from service, the Polos finally secured permission from Kublai to escort a young princess to her intended husband Arghun, the Mongol ruler of Persia. In 1292 the Polos joined a flotilla of 14 boats that set out from Zaitun (now Quanzhou, China), stopped briefly in Sumatra and then landed in Persia 18 months later, only to find out that Arghun was dead.

When it comes to colour, the current most popular options are white and grey paint for an ultra modern and clean look, ideal for frequently changing rooms. A paints finish will affect the overall appearance, feel, and durability of your paint, so it’s important to understand the differences to achieve your desired aesthetic. Matt paint has a non-reflective finish, chalk paint has a matt, shabby-chic finish, while eggshell paint is low-sheen and durable. Additionally, satinwood paint has a subtle sheen and is great for interior woodwork, while gloss paint is high-shine and ideal for exterior woodwork and metal surfaces. Once you’ve applied a square metre and the paint has started to settle (2-5 mins), the effect can be changed or finalised with a tobacco sponge. In case you do a ‘ brush effect‘ use the effect brush or another, clean brush.A: This product is suitable for any DIY, but please be aware that artistic and/or multicoloured applications do need a specialist! The Decorativi Minerali with 180 colours (plus 28 deep shades for Grassello di Calce) is a unique tool in the world of Italian decoration, it presents a huge variety of off-white and light colours along with a wide selection of darker shades. These wonderful, colourful San Marco colour charts have been hand applied to provide real colours and finishes for specifiers. Each catalogue features dozens of colours, uncoloured ‘base colours’ and industrially mixed, reliable shades. Most charts present not a single, but a family of products, please see the FAQ for more details and the ‘Specification & Application’ section for the list of the presented colours.

A: This product is not suitable for exteriors or wet rooms, it is meant to be applied as a special indoor feature. Marcopolo and Marco Polo sable: 0700-0711, 0713-0727, 0729,0730, 0732-735, 0737 to 741, 0750-0753, 0755-0761, 0780-0789

A limited number of charts can be borrowed from our showrooms and brand ambassadors, please visit or call them to enquire about the details. Roxidan: fondo 0250/ roxidan 0270 effetto cuoio antico, fondo 0252/roxidan 0270, fondo 0253/ roxidan 0271, fondo 0252/ roxidan 0271, fondo 0251/ roxidan 0271 effetto ossidato, fondo 0251/ roxidan 0273, fondo 0254/ roxidan 0001 perla, fondo 0253/ roxidan 0272, fondo0251/roxidan 0001 perla effetto tramato There's so much choice out there when it comes to paint and it can be difficult finding the right colour and finish for your home. There's also a whole range of brands to choose from including Dulux paint, Farrow & Ball colours, Valspar and our own GoodHome range. As the finish dries quite fast (touch dry in 30 mins) the look should be finalised one square metre at a time.