Johnstone’s Trade introduces premium emulsion paint
Johnstone’s Trade – a brand by PPG – has launched Obliterate Matt, a new premium-quality emulsion paint engineered for speed, durability and quality results. Designed for time-pressured professionals, it delivers what is...
Read morePainting and decorating trends for 2026
The first month of the year is (almost) over, so P&D News spoke to two experts to find out the...
Read moreJohnstone’s Paint has partnered with World Snooker Tour (WST) on mental health initiative
Johnstone’s Paint has partnered with World Snooker Tour (WST) and Mind to deliver a new event and community initiative aimed at...
Read moreHow paint transformed this mental health hospital
Crown Trade has supported the newly-opened Cygnet Kenney House in Oldham with a full colour consultation and the supply of specialist...
Read moreFarrow & Ball opens entries for Iconic Spaces 2026
Entries are open for Iconic Spaces 2026, which Farrow & Ball describes as its “global celebration of personal style and...
Read more3 tips for painting and decorating apprentices
Will Hargreaves, a decorating apprentice working in Greater Manchester, has shared his advice for fellow apprentices. In a post on...
Read moreBrewers Decorator Academy delivers Introduction to Spray course with the STC Group
Brewers Decorator Academy delivered one of its commercial-focused Introduction to Spray courses with the STC Group, making the course more...
Read moreExpert 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...
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