Bradite One Can used on restoration of Snowdon Mountain Railway
Snowdon Mountain Railway was built in 1895, offering a unique and accessible way to experience the landscapes of Yr Wyddfa...
Read morePDA Skills Hub will showcase apprentice achievements at NEC
The UK’s largest trade body dedicated to the painting and decorating sector is broadening opportunities for apprentices in the trade...
Read moreEast London boxing club transformed by Dulux and team of volunteers
Following Dulux’s Colour of the Year Community Competition, which was part of the Dulux Let’s Colour programme, an iconic East London boxing club...
Read moreAdvanced solutions and sustainable packaging from FrogTape
Shurtape is focusing on FrogTape at this year’s Painting and Decorating Show with a series of professional demonstrations, new products...
Read moreJohnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2025 finalists revealed
The Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2025 finalists – featuring three new categories – have been announced. The awards ceremony – in its...
Read moreChoosing exterior systems that stand up to the elements
With weather extremes becoming more frequent and intense across the UK, there is greater emphasis on exterior systems that deliver...
Read morePlymouth latest place to welcome PDA’s nationwide competition
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) challenged apprentices in Plymouth to test their skills, stamina and creativity against their peers...
Read moreSmith & Rodger launches DURO mould-resist paint
Smith & Rodger announced the launch of DURO, its latest problem-solving paint developed for professional decorators. The product officially launched...
Read moreWIN OVER £200-WORTH OF LIBERON WOODCARE PRODUCTS! 3 LUCKY WINNERS.
Liberon is the brand that professional decorators can trust to achieve the best results for their woodcare projects. Whether loving...
Read morePainting and Decorating Show partners with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
We are proud to be working in partnership with Challenge for Ted to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. Ted, a...
Read moreDemand for decorating services grows
The latest data from Gumtree shows that searches for decorators are on the rise in what it is calling “an early...
Read moreWinner of Leyland’s Big School Makeover revealed
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood has been crowned the winner of Leyland’s Big School Makeover competition, securing £5,000 to spend...
Read moreWorking alone shouldn’t mean feeling alone
Working solo in the trade comes with undeniable benefits – freedom, flexibility, and the satisfaction of building something on your...
Read moreLine-up revealed for TradesTalk theatre at Painting & Decorating Show
Visitors to InstallerSHOW 2026 and the co-located Painting & Decorating Show (PDS) can expect a strong focus on practical business...
Read moreThe Golden Finish Awards are open for entries
Painters and decorators are invited to enter the first ever Golden Finish Awards, with the winners being announced in October...
Read moreHow one tradeswoman is opening doors for the next generation
Birmingham-based decorator Hayley Robinson is using her trade as a platform for something bigger – creating opportunities for others to...
Read moreSpring offers on paint from Wickes
Wickes has launched its Home & Garden event, running until 6th May, which includes savings on Wickes’ own-brand paint and brands such...
Read moreBusiness webinars from the PDA available now
The Painting and Decorating Association has made its Power Up Your Business webinar series available to members, ensuring they can...
Read moreCrown Paints introduces ‘Looks like…’ campaign
Crown Paints has partnered with professional painters and decorators to front its new ‘Looks like…’ campaign, working with members of...
Read more5 REASONS TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE PURDY MENTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026
Now in its sixth year, the Purdy Mentor of the Year competition is back – and nominations are open now.
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