Johnstone’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 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.
Read morePainting and Decorating Show 2026 set to bring innovation, skills and community together
The Painting and Decorating Show (PDS) returns in 2026 – and for the first time it’ll be held alongside InstallerSHOW...
Read morePDA’s search for top apprentice arrives in Wales
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has returned to Wales to challenge apprentices to test their skills, stamina and creativity....
Read moreDulux marks 65 years of its iconic brand ambassador with new television advert
Dulux has released a powerful new television advert to celebrate 65 years of the Dulux dog. The ad was aired...
Read morePainters receive prison sentence for drug dealing
Two men who ran a painting and decorating business have been jailed for drugs offences – and the men, members...
Read moreStory Decorating Group donates leftover paint to community
Carlisle-based Story Decorating Group is working with The Rebuild Site to reduce its environmental footprint, by putting surplus paint from...
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