Author Archives for PDN Paul

Safeguard Beats Seaside Damp

August 1, 2019 3:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Safeguard Beats Seaside Damp

Residents of a 12-storey tower block on the Essex coast are now enjoying damp-free conditions and unspoilt interiors after contractors...


Guernsey outlet for Benjamin Moore

July 30, 2019 12:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Guernsey outlet for Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore, the US paint brand distributed in the UK by Shaw Paints, has announced that Norman Piette, one of...


Bradite protects iconic Portmeirion

July 24, 2019 12:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Bradite protects iconic Portmeirion

A unique ‘Mediterranean’ village in North Wales is maximising its appeal to tourists while protecting itself from the elements, thanks...


Industry winners in the spotlight

July 24, 2019 12:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Industry winners in the spotlight

The 31st annual Premier Trophy Awards, hosted by the Painting and Decorating Association took place recently The Plaisterers’ Hall, London....


Crown’s Over The Rainbow

July 23, 2019 12:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Crown’s Over The Rainbow

Glastonbury Festival-goers may have noticed a colourful new fixture in The Park field this year, in the form of a...


Court case highlights ladder safety

July 23, 2019 10:34 am Published by Comments Off on Court case highlights ladder safety

A recent prosecution at Westminster Magistrates’ Court is a stark reminder of just what is at stake when work at...


Univar Annual Sale kicks off

July 22, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Univar Annual Sale kicks off

This week sees the annual U-SAVE Sale from Univar, UK distributors of tools and consumables to the industrial trades including...


Coo-Var’s two-pack antimicrobial – Guardcoat

July 17, 2019 11:03 am Published by Comments Off on Coo-Var’s two-pack antimicrobial – Guardcoat

Being two-pack, Guardcoat is extremely hardwearing and tackles microbes. Microbes are everywhere, on every surface we touch, on the food...


Breathing new life into Georgian windows

July 17, 2019 10:52 am Published by Comments Off on Breathing new life into Georgian windows

Specialists in residential spraying, McWilliams Decorators and Contractors, are renowned in the Midlands for their work on period properties. When...


Homelessness Centre Help From Crown

July 17, 2019 10:30 am Published by Comments Off on Homelessness Centre Help From Crown

Crown Paints and the Blackburn Round Table have got together to repaint a local resource centre for young homeless people...


How to: SpecialistFinishes – Painted Brass

July 15, 2019 10:29 am Published by Comments Off on How to: SpecialistFinishes – Painted Brass

Cait is decorative painter working throughout UK and teaching from her studio in Perth, Scotland. You can see her work...


Future-proof finances

July 15, 2019 8:35 am Published by Comments Off on Future-proof finances

Many people who are self-employed don’t give much thought to their tax return until the 31 January deadline is looming....


Allway Tools now in UK

July 8, 2019 3:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Allway Tools now in UK

Allway tools, one of the biggest selling professional brands in north America is now available in the UK. Distributed by...


Blackburn – DIY SOS Needs You!

July 5, 2019 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Blackburn – DIY SOS Needs You!

The BBC ONE series, DIY SOS, is coming to do a Big Build for Children In Need in Blackburn! Trades...


July Bargains at Crown Decorating Centres

July 4, 2019 3:58 pm Published by Comments Off on July Bargains at Crown Decorating Centres

In association with decorating tools and accessories brand, ProDec, Crown is offering a wide range of special deals on multi-pack...


A Wilmslow PDA Winner

July 3, 2019 2:38 pm Published by Comments Off on A Wilmslow PDA Winner

A lucky Cheshire-based painting and decorating company is celebrating winning a joint PDA / Johnstone’s Competition Michael Ludlow, owner of...


Pro Tips from Teknos

July 3, 2019 1:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Pro Tips from Teknos

Peter Sotherton, Business Development Manager at TeknosPro, shares his advice on applying coatings in three different, but challenging, situations. What...