Expert insight into public procurement at PDA webinar NEXT WEEK
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is teaming up with Eastern Procurement to provide expert insight into the Procurement Act...
Read moreKey dates in 2026 for the painting and decorating sector
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has outlined some of the key dates for industry events this year. It hosts...
Read moreCrown Paints smashes 2025 donation target
Crown Paints donated over 15,000 litres of paint to community projects nationwide in 2025, in partnership with Wickes – 50%...
Read moreThe life of an FE painting and decorating teacher
Peter Face speaks to P&D News about his work teaching the next generation of painters and decorators. For Peter Face,...
Read moreDulux to showcase the impact of paint formulations on indoor air quality
AkzoNobel has announced a new partnership between Dulux and nooku, the indoor air quality monitor, to showcase the measurable benefits of...
Read more“Sustainability sits at the heart of our business”
Lucy Dixon caught up with AkzoNobel’s Peter Howard to talk sustainability. What are your main priorities for sustainability at the...
Read moreIndustry and volunteers transform martial arts gym
Social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) recently joined forces with Toolstation, Dulux, Hamilton Decorating Tools and West Northants Council for its latest renovation project,...
Read moreHow to prevent surface damage in hallways and doorways during makeovers
Hallways and doorways are high-traffic areas that are particularly vulnerable during renovations. Effective surface protection and careful planning are essential...
Read moreRecord year for Dulux Academy
Dulux Academy has reported a 35% uplift in professionals completing courses in 2025 – and it has trained over 27,000...
Read morePantone reveals colour of the year
Pantone has introduced PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as its colour of the year for 2026. Described as “an ethereal white...
Read morePurdy reveals Mentor of the Year winners
Professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has announced the winners of its Mentor of the Year competition, at an awards ceremony...
Read moreLeyland and Dulux team up for homelessness fundraiser
From 1 to 14 December, Leyland and AkzoNobel will donate £2 for every tin of Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage...
Read moreHMG Paints develops exclusive colours for Manchester show home
HMG Paints supplied a full range of interior coatings for the Collyhurst Village show home in Manchester, working collaboratively with...
Read moreSnooker hall gets vibrant makeover
A snooker club in Hull has undergone a refurbishment led by Johnstone’s Paint, breathing new life into the cherished local space. ...
Read moreWinners of Ciret Grand Prize Draw
Nine lucky visitors to this year’s P&D Show won decorating products worth a total of £3500 in the hugely popular...
Read moreMountain of Prizes winner revealed
Professional painter and decorator Tom Lock has been announced as the winner of this year’s Mountain of Prizes competition at...
Read moreBell acquires McDermid Decorators
Bell, one of the largest property service contractors in the UK, has recently acquired Paisley-based McDermid Decorators, which will continue...
Read moreFinal Chance! Tomorrow Is the Last Day to Visit the P&D Show
Time is running out! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the last day to visit the National Painting & Decorating Show. If you...
Read moreOpens Today! Don’t Miss the National Painting & Decorating Show
The wait is over — the National Painting & Decorating Show opens tomorrow, bringing the entire industry together under one...
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