Author Archives for PDN Paul

Match the brush to the paint

June 3, 2020 12:02 am Published by Comments Off on Match the brush to the paint

When it comes to paint formulations, there have been significant changes over the past few years – but have paint...


Historic building preservation is a winner

June 2, 2020 11:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Historic building preservation is a winner

A restoration project to save an important historic buildings from ruin has won a major national award for Curtis Painting...


Ronseal adds Yacht Varnish

May 29, 2020 9:53 am Published by Comments Off on Ronseal adds Yacht Varnish

Ronseal Trade has added a clear, solvent based yacht varnish to its range of exterior woodcare and coatings products. As...


Dulux Business Advice hub launched

May 28, 2020 3:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Dulux Business Advice hub launched

As the industry wrestles with the continued impact of Coronavirus, Dulux Trade has launched an online support hub exclusively for...


Covid-19 Reflections

May 28, 2020 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on Covid-19 Reflections

We asked professional painter and decorator Chris Kerfoot to let us have his reflections on the Covid-19 Crisis. “It’s the...


Brothers of the Brush – Latest Podcast

May 28, 2020 10:29 am Published by Comments Off on Brothers of the Brush – Latest Podcast

Brothers of the Brush have published their latest podcast, here is a summary: In this episode, I catch up with...


Eye-catching winner

May 22, 2020 12:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Eye-catching winner

Decorator Nicola Lewis is now an award-winning designer after seeing her wallpaper creation turned into exclusive Graham & Brown rolls....


Brothers of the Brush – Latest Podcast

May 21, 2020 9:51 am Published by Comments Off on Brothers of the Brush – Latest Podcast

Brothers of the Brush have published their latest podcast, here is a summary: In this episode, I catch up with...


The PDA issues guidance for domestic work

May 15, 2020 3:11 pm Published by Comments Off on The PDA issues guidance for domestic work

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has issued vital information to help its members in England to back to work...


Specifying Commercial Cladding Refurbishment

May 14, 2020 10:58 am Published by Comments Off on Specifying Commercial Cladding Refurbishment

James Burton, Sales Manager at specialist coating manufacturer Bradite, advises what to consider when refurbishing commercial and industrial cladding. Cladding...


Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Now Open!

May 13, 2020 4:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – Now Open!

Starting today, Wednesday 13th May, applications are open for the UK Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. Use the online checker...


Free online Workshops from Dulux Academy

May 6, 2020 2:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Free online Workshops from Dulux Academy

Dulux Academy has launched Dulux Academy Live, a series of free online workshops to continue to support the painting and...


Flexible dual voltage LEROS sander launched

May 6, 2020 11:52 am Published by Comments Off on Flexible dual voltage LEROS sander launched

Mirka UK has launched a dual voltage LEROS sander, designed to provide a flexible tool for decorators working at different...


Gov Bounce Back Loan scheme open

May 4, 2020 9:48 am Published by Comments Off on Gov Bounce Back Loan scheme open

From today you can apply for a Government backed Bounce Back Loan, launched in a bid to help more small...


Crown’s University Place

May 1, 2020 10:22 am Published by Comments Off on Crown’s University Place

A bespoke heritage colour scheme created by Crown Paints features in the refurbishment of one of Manchester University’s most iconic...