Author Archives for PDN Paul

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...


CROWN‘S DISNEY LINK

December 1, 2021 11:29 am Published by Comments Off on CROWN‘S DISNEY LINK

Crown have teamed up with Disney to create four colour palettes inspired by the characters of the new movie, Encanto, which...


PURDY’S MENTOR OF THE YEAR

December 1, 2021 11:20 am Published by Comments Off on PURDY’S MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has crowned John Stevenson from the Leeds College of Building as the winner of its...


Grade 1 Town Hall gets the Crown Treatment

November 30, 2021 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on Grade 1 Town Hall gets the Crown Treatment

Calderdale Council recently embarked on an extensive refurbishment project of the ballroom in the Grade I listed Todmorden Town Hall,...


Bromborough Paints now PaintWell

November 17, 2021 12:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Bromborough Paints now PaintWell

Bromborough Paints, the largest decorators’ merchant in the North West, is to rebranded to PaintWell. The first opportunity to see...