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Multi-skilled decorator Highly Commended by Screwfix

August 10, 2018 4:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Multi-skilled decorator Highly Commended by Screwfix

Multi-skilled tradeswoman, Christina Valentine from Epsom has been awarded Highly Commended in a prestigious national competition to find the very...


Johnstone’s 2019 Colour Of The Year

August 10, 2018 3:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Johnstone’s 2019 Colour Of The Year

‘Night Watch’ a rich classic green, has been announced as Colour of the year for 2019 by Johnstone’s. Every year,...


The show that’s got decorating covered

August 6, 2018 12:30 pm Published by Comments Off on The show that’s got decorating covered

On November 27 and 28, the decorating trade will convene at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for the 2018 National Painting and...


Bradite sales appointment will boost brand growth

August 3, 2018 1:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Bradite sales appointment will boost brand growth

Coatings manufacturer Bradite has announced the appointment of a new South East Area Sales Manager. Matt Tomkins has joined the...


Dulux Colour Matching Goes Mobile

August 2, 2018 10:47 am Published by Comments Off on Dulux Colour Matching Goes Mobile

Dulux Trade has partnered with painting contractor Lucas to provide a colour-matching app for decorators and specifiers. The service, which...


8k Charity Bike ride sets off

July 26, 2018 4:19 pm Published by Comments Off on 8k Charity Bike ride sets off

Setting off on a journey of over 8,000km with just your bike to carry everything you need may seem an...


Johnstone’s Help Create Dementia-Friendly Ward

July 26, 2018 4:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Johnstone’s Help Create Dementia-Friendly Ward

Johnstone’s Trade recently worked with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Hunters Architects to completely refurbish Derwent Ward, the hospital’s...


Who’s the Wallpapering Winner?

July 26, 2018 4:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Who’s the Wallpapering Winner?

Students from across the UK are waiting to find out if they have done enough to be crowned the country’s...


Seddon on a roll in The Midlands

July 25, 2018 11:44 am Published by Comments Off on Seddon on a roll in The Midlands

One of the UK’s largest privately owned contractors and house builders, Seddon, is celebrating a run of painting contract wins...


Valspar Trade Adds Screwfix, New Products

July 19, 2018 1:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Valspar Trade Adds Screwfix, New Products

Valspar Trade is extending its range into the trade as it announces new products launching with two major retailers nationwide....


The Art Of Spraying At The P&D Show

July 18, 2018 2:28 am Published by Comments Off on The Art Of Spraying At The P&D Show

A brand new feature area at this year’s National Painting and Decorating Show will give visitors a hands-on opportunity to...


How to: SpecialistFinishes – Blonde Mahogany

July 16, 2018 2:39 pm Published by Comments Off on How to: SpecialistFinishes – Blonde Mahogany

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


School Staff feel the heat thanks to Dulux

July 11, 2018 3:22 pm Published by Comments Off on School Staff feel the heat thanks to Dulux

Dulux Trade has provided a coating specification to deliver improved thermal performance for a detached Victorian property located in Tonbridge...


Teknos toughs it out at Lifeboat Stations

July 11, 2018 3:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Teknos toughs it out at Lifeboat Stations

Teknos coatings have been used by Paling Joiners to protect the external joinery, including windows and door sets, of a...


Finna’s moisture meter is aimed at decorators

July 5, 2018 6:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Finna’s moisture meter is aimed at decorators

Blistering, peeling and scaling of paint are the results of painting surfaces that have not dried thoroughly. Even when using...


Climate Control Workwear

July 5, 2018 4:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Climate Control Workwear

Snickers’ new working clothes for the summer uses 37.5® fabric technology which is designed to wick moisture away from the...