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Leading US Brand Benjamin Moore targets UK decorators

August 20, 2015 4:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Leading US Brand Benjamin Moore targets UK decorators

From September 2015, Benjamin Moore, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of premium quality residential, commercial and industrial coatings will...


Wondertex drylining additions

August 20, 2015 12:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Wondertex drylining additions

Wondertex the internal finishing brand from the Instarmac Group, has announced the launch of Wondertex prem filler and Wondertex prem...


VANTASTIC Winners

August 20, 2015 12:44 pm Published by Comments Off on VANTASTIC Winners

A competition to celebrate Johnstone’s Trade’s 125th anniversary has resulted in two decorators winning brand new Fiat Doblo Cargo vans....


Cool Car Park

August 14, 2015 2:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Cool Car Park

Johnstone’s Trade products have been used to aid in the development of a series of summer exhibitions in London. Bold...


Leyland Launch Specialist Coatings

August 12, 2015 10:36 pm Published by Comments Off on Leyland Launch Specialist Coatings

Leyland Trade has launched a new Specialist Coatings range. The range, which is made up of nine products, has been...


Festool Unplugged Truck Tour Coming Soon!

August 12, 2015 10:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Festool Unplugged Truck Tour Coming Soon!

From 1st September, the impressive Festool truck will embark its Unplugged Tour across the UK. With a focus on Festool’s...


Johnstone’s 125 Giveaway

August 11, 2015 9:51 am Published by Comments Off on Johnstone’s 125 Giveaway

Designed to celebrate Johnstone’s 125th anniversary, customers will be given the chance to win a prize every single day for...


The nation’s £72bn skills bill revealed

August 7, 2015 10:45 am Published by Comments Off on The nation’s £72bn skills bill revealed

Consumers in Britain are collectively spending more than £72bn each year on skilled tradespeople, according to a new study. The...


Ecopro finish for ‘straw house’

August 5, 2015 5:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Ecopro finish for ‘straw house’

Earthborn’s Ecopro emulsion has been used on the world’s first terrace of load bearing straw holiday cottages, at Elmfield Farm...


Keeping it clean at Uni

August 5, 2015 5:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Keeping it clean at Uni

Crown Trade Steracryl Anti Bacterial paint has been selected for use across the student kitchens at the University of Birmingham’s...


Brazil Beckons for young decorator

August 5, 2015 5:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Brazil Beckons for young decorator

Curtis Baker is gearing up to make the journey of a lifetime – heading off to Brazil to represent his...


Fastflow Gloss System

August 5, 2015 10:28 am Published by Comments Off on Fastflow Gloss System

Crown Trade has introduced Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss – which is complemented by Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat. Formulated for...


Seamless coving saves time

July 28, 2015 1:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Seamless coving saves time

The ‘Trimitre’ preformed seamless cove is providing a solution for the paints and hygienic coatings industry. The ‘Trimitre’ cove is...


Rapid Repairs with Dunlop

July 22, 2015 3:36 pm Published by Comments Off on Rapid Repairs with Dunlop

New Ultra rapid drying and hardening, Dunlop Rapid Repair Mortar with Hydroloc forms part of Dunlop’s Pro Décor range of...


Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Kicks Off

July 21, 2015 2:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Kicks Off

Johnstone’s Trade has extended its sponsorship of football’s The Johnstone’s Paint Trophy into a tenth season. The paint brand will...


Spruce Up This Summer With Johnstone’s

July 21, 2015 2:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Spruce Up This Summer With Johnstone’s

Decorators have the chance to get their hands on a brand new pressure washer with Johnstone’s Decorating Centres giving one...


Johnstone’s Nec Entrance

July 21, 2015 2:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Johnstone’s Nec Entrance

Johnstone’s Trade’s Steel & Cladding Semi-Gloss Topcoat has played a major role in the refurbishment of the main entrance at...


Novus – Employer Of The Year

July 14, 2015 12:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Novus – Employer Of The Year

Property maintenance company, Novus Property Solutions, has been named Employer of the Year at the Construction News Awards 2015. The...


Multi surface paint just the job for the Hub

July 14, 2015 12:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Multi surface paint just the job for the Hub

Construction of an office building is far more than the physical aspect of walls, floors and ceilings. With the BSkyB...


DDC Student Decorator Winner

July 10, 2015 12:10 pm Published by Comments Off on DDC Student Decorator Winner

Jordan Jeffers, a painting and decorating student from Southern Regional College – Newry, has painted his way to victory in...


Could You Be Johnstone’s Painter Of The Year?

July 9, 2015 10:45 am Published by Comments Off on Could You Be Johnstone’s Painter Of The Year?

Johnstone’s Trade is calling on decorating contractors to get their entries in for its prestigious Painter of the Year competition...