Are you confident weighing up the eco credentials of paint?
New research from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has revealed a lack of consumer confidence in the understanding of paint’s...
Read moreEntries open for PDA Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 2027
The Painting & Decorating Association is looking for the UK’s most talented painting and decorating apprentices and trainees. Entries close...
Read moreNew Brewers Decorator Centre in South Ealing opening soon
A new Brewers Decorator Centre in South Ealing will be opening on Monday 2nd November. Joining 34 other Brewers stores...
Read moreFinalists revealed for Leyland’s Big School Makeover 2026
Ten schools from across London have been named as finalists in Leyland’s Big School Makeover 2026, with pupils, parents, staff...
Read moreIntroducing Heroes Paint, from the Emperor Paint team
Heroes Paint is a new brand, with two core products: The idea behind Heroes is simple: instead of focusing solely...
Read moreThe plasterer who built his own quoting app
Tom, plasterer and founder of InstaQuote, has been working in the trades since the age of 17. After 18 months...
Read moreABX Exterior launched by Albany
Albany has launched ABX Exterior, a trade-quality, multi-surface paint designed to make interior and exterior jobs more straightforward. Acting as...
Read moreBenjamin Moore reveals its 2027 colour of the year
Benjamin Moore has revealed its 2027 pick for colour of the year: Webster Green HC-130, which it describes as a...
Read moreKnee pads for painters from Purdy
Purdy has introduced its first ever knee pads to the UK market, a product designed specifically for professional decorators who...
Read moreJohnstone’s Paint volunteers complete major community transformation project
Hollybank Trust in West Yorkshire has undergone a revamp with more than 100 volunteers coming together to transform the space...
Read moreChesterfield decorator champions Paint Green scheme
A painter and decorator from Chesterfield features in a new trade body case study about efforts to drive down waste...
Read morePainter & decorator launches PaintPilot
Peterborough painter and decorator James Noll of Expressions Group has launched PaintPilot, a new job management platform created specifically for...
Read morePaintCare wins sustainability award
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has won the Best Sustainability Initiative award at the 2026 Memcom Excellence Awards for PaintCare,...
Read moreJohnstone’s Trade announces Country Soil as 2027 Colour of the Year
Johnstone’s Trade announced today Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Colour of the Year. A warm, saturated hue that blends...
Read moreScottish decorator in the news for charity makeovers
Edinburgh-based Mikey McKinnon, who owns McKinnon Decorators, also runs Mission Makeovers and is working with a local charity – River...
Read moreTradeUnited launches benefits platform for tradespeople
TradeUnited has launched a new benefits platform offering exclusive benefits back to its members. Members can join directly or access TradeUnited through participating...
Read moreBrewery makeover featuring Bradite
Mural specialists Many Hands Studio transformed MOMO Kombucha’s new South London brewery with a large-scale mural and bespoke exterior signage....
Read moreLittle Greene launches two collections featuring 26 new colours
Little Greene has introduced Colours of England and Colour Scales – two collections featuring 26 new colours. Designed to make...
Read moreBurger restaurant’s vision delivered by Valspar Trade
Valspar Trade has played a key role in the transformation of Smash & Shake Ashford, a striking new burger restaurant....
Read moreLeyland’s Big School Makeover returns
Leyland has announced the return of its flagship community campaign, Big School Makeover, offering schools across the capital the chance...
Read moreDulux reveals its colour of 2027
Dulux has named Soulful Sage its Colour of the Year 2027, giving decorators a practical starting point for colour conversations....
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