Author Archives for PDN Paul

How to: SpecialistFinishes – Painted Brass

July 15, 2019 10:29 am Published by Comments Off on How to: SpecialistFinishes – Painted Brass

Cait is decorative painter working throughout UK and teaching from her studio in Perth, Scotland. You can see her work...


Future-proof finances

July 15, 2019 8:35 am Published by Comments Off on Future-proof finances

Many people who are self-employed don’t give much thought to their tax return until the 31 January deadline is looming....


Allway Tools now in UK

July 8, 2019 3:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Allway Tools now in UK

Allway tools, one of the biggest selling professional brands in north America is now available in the UK. Distributed by...


Blackburn – DIY SOS Needs You!

July 5, 2019 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Blackburn – DIY SOS Needs You!

The BBC ONE series, DIY SOS, is coming to do a Big Build for Children In Need in Blackburn! Trades...


July Bargains at Crown Decorating Centres

July 4, 2019 3:58 pm Published by Comments Off on July Bargains at Crown Decorating Centres

In association with decorating tools and accessories brand, ProDec, Crown is offering a wide range of special deals on multi-pack...


A Wilmslow PDA Winner

July 3, 2019 2:38 pm Published by Comments Off on A Wilmslow PDA Winner

A lucky Cheshire-based painting and decorating company is celebrating winning a joint PDA / Johnstone’s Competition Michael Ludlow, owner of...


Pro Tips from Teknos

July 3, 2019 1:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Pro Tips from Teknos

Peter Sotherton, Business Development Manager at TeknosPro, shares his advice on applying coatings in three different, but challenging, situations. What...


Brewers introduce 24 hour collection service

June 28, 2019 3:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Brewers introduce 24 hour collection service

Decorators merchants Brewers has introduced a 24 hour collection service for busy professional decorators allowing them to pick up goods...


Q1 extends range

June 28, 2019 3:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Q1 extends range

Q1 has extended its range of painting and decorating specific masking solutions with four new products. The new Cover All...


Fighting dust with Trimaco

June 26, 2019 4:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Fighting dust with Trimaco

Trimaco’s new E-Z Up Poles are designed to keep debris and dust contained to the work area. The Heavy Duty...


Dulux Academy Grows Leeds Partnership

June 26, 2019 11:13 am Published by Comments Off on Dulux Academy Grows Leeds Partnership

Dulux Academy has opened a dedicated state-of-the-art training space at Leeds College of Building to continue its support of decorating...


New manager boost for Hamilton

June 26, 2019 11:04 am Published by Comments Off on New manager boost for Hamilton

Orkla House Care UK, the supplier of painting, decorating and cleaning products including the Hamilton tools brand has appointed Sarah...


Listed Building can ‘breathe’

June 25, 2019 10:57 am Published by Comments Off on Listed Building can ‘breathe’

After more than 60 years as a school, Grade II Listed Moreton House in Bideford, north Devon, has been returned...


PDA contest attracts record number

June 21, 2019 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on PDA contest attracts record number

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) recently brought together a record number of students from across the country to compete...


Macpherson’s Big Birthday

June 20, 2019 11:00 am Published by Comments Off on Macpherson’s Big Birthday

Macpherson Trade Paints – which includes products such as Eclipse Emulsion, Vinyl Silk, and Durable Acrylic Matt, is celebrating its...