Author Archives for PDN Paul

Brewers open in York and Telford

January 25, 2022 12:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Brewers open in York and Telford

Brewers have announced the opening of two new stores, one in York and the other in Telford. The York store,...


Leyland Celebrates its Century

January 24, 2022 10:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Leyland Celebrates its Century

Leyland is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. And to celebrate this milestone achievement, Leyland will be launching a variety of...


Crown backs Hull with massive investment

January 20, 2022 10:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Crown backs Hull with massive investment

Crown Paints has opened a new state-of-the-art raw material and packaging warehouse facility at its Hull manufacturing base.  The warehouse,...


Toupret’s problem solving filler range expanded

January 18, 2022 10:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Toupret’s problem solving filler range expanded

Toupret has bolstered its Problem Surfaces collection with two versatile flexible products, both addressing substrates where movement can be a problem. Fill-Flex is...


P&D Show winner bags his QTech prize

January 18, 2022 1:01 pm Published by Comments Off on P&D Show winner bags his QTech prize

At last year’s National Painting and Decorating Show, the main annual event for UK professional decorators, the organisers ran a draw...


Hospital celebrates decorating prize

January 17, 2022 11:52 am Published by Comments Off on Hospital celebrates decorating prize

New murals and artwork will be installed at Kingston Hospital – thanks to a donation of £1,000 of decorating materials. Kingston...


Recycle stockpiled paint – task force created

January 10, 2022 11:49 am Published by Comments Off on Recycle stockpiled paint – task force created

Households across the UK are stockpiling enough paint to coat the Forth Rail Bridge 212 times, posing major sustainability and environmental...


It’s a thumbs up for Bradite One Can

January 10, 2022 11:45 am Published by Comments Off on It’s a thumbs up for Bradite One Can

“I was gob-smacked”, admits professional decorator Tim Lane following his first use of Bradite’s One Can all-purpose primer and finisher....


Dulux scores with youth training help

December 17, 2021 10:01 am Published by Comments Off on Dulux scores with youth training help

For children and young people in Hunslet in Leeds, the Hunslet Green Community Sports Club has played a vital role...


STOKE-ON-TRENT – DIY SOS NEEDS YOU!

December 17, 2021 9:28 am Published by Comments Off on STOKE-ON-TRENT – DIY SOS NEEDS YOU!

The BBC ONE series, DIY SOS, is coming to do a Big Build in Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent Trades day: 1st February...


Toupret adds to anti-damp filler offer

December 17, 2021 9:05 am Published by Comments Off on Toupret adds to anti-damp filler offer

Toupret has expanded its Problem Surfaces range with two new anti-damp products that can be applied on both interior and...


PDA wallpapering winners

December 17, 2021 8:47 am Published by Comments Off on PDA wallpapering winners

Apprentices have been recognised for their wallpaper hanging skills at a Gala Dinner hosted by national trade body, the Painting...


Gobi promotion gives thumbs up to Neal’s Yard

December 13, 2021 4:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Gobi promotion gives thumbs up to Neal’s Yard

Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden has been voted “London’s Best Painted Building“ in a brand promotion exercise by Gobi Paints....


P&D Show success reflects trade confidence

December 3, 2021 2:12 pm Published by Comments Off on P&D Show success reflects trade confidence

Nearly 3,000 decorating professionals, designers, merchants and specifiers came together over two days in November to make the welcome return...


Dulux Select Decorators Awards 2021

December 3, 2021 2:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Dulux Select Decorators Awards 2021

The Grand Winner of the 2021 Dulux Select Decorators Awards has been announced as Mark Hutchinson.  The announced was made...


Women’s Centre Gets Brewers Boost

December 3, 2021 11:44 am Published by Comments Off on Women’s Centre Gets Brewers Boost

As a part of the Riverside College painting and decorating course, students are required to carry out vital work experience...


Win 1 of 3 Gyproc Bundles with P&D News

December 1, 2021 10:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Win 1 of 3 Gyproc Bundles with P&D News

Each Gyproc Bundle includes: Gyproc Easifill60 10kg bag Gyproc Easifill 5x1kg box Gyproc Easifill20 10kg bag Gyproc Easifiller 1L tub...