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Plymouth latest place to welcome PDA’s nationwide competition

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) challenged apprentices in Plymouth to test their skills, stamina and creativity against their peers...

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Smith & Rodger launches DURO mould-resist paint

Smith & Rodger announced the launch of DURO, its latest problem-solving paint developed for professional decorators. The product officially launched...

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WIN OVER £200-WORTH OF LIBERON WOODCARE PRODUCTS! 3 LUCKY WINNERS.

Liberon is the brand that professional decorators can trust to achieve the best results for their woodcare projects. Whether loving...

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Painting and Decorating Show partners with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

We are proud to be working in partnership with Challenge for Ted to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. Ted, a...

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Winner of Leyland’s Big School Makeover revealed

Anson Primary School in Cricklewood has been crowned the winner of Leyland’s Big School Makeover competition, securing £5,000 to spend...

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Working alone shouldn’t mean feeling alone

Working solo in the trade comes with undeniable benefits – freedom, flexibility, and the satisfaction of building something on your...

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Line-up revealed for TradesTalk theatre at Painting & Decorating Show

Visitors to InstallerSHOW 2026 and the co-located Painting & Decorating Show (PDS) can expect a strong focus on practical business...

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The Golden Finish Awards are open for entries

Painters and decorators are invited to enter the first ever Golden Finish Awards, with the winners being announced in October...

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The top trending door colours for spring 

According to new research by Ronseal, two in five (39%) UK homeowners would like to change the colour of their front...

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How one tradeswoman is opening doors for the next generation

Birmingham-based decorator Hayley Robinson is using her trade as a platform for something bigger – creating opportunities for others to...

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Business webinars from the PDA available now

The Painting and Decorating Association has made its Power Up Your Business webinar series available to members, ensuring they can...

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Crown Paints introduces ‘Looks like…’ campaign

Crown Paints has partnered with professional painters and decorators to front its new ‘Looks like…’ campaign, working with members of...

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5 REASONS TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE PURDY MENTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026

Now in its sixth year, the Purdy Mentor of the Year competition is back – and nominations are open now.

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Painting and Decorating Show 2026 set to bring innovation, skills and community together

The Painting and Decorating Show (PDS) returns in 2026 – and for the first time it’ll be held alongside InstallerSHOW...

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PDA’s search for top apprentice arrives in Wales

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has returned to Wales to challenge apprentices to test their skills, stamina and creativity....

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Dulux marks 65 years of its iconic brand ambassador with new television advert

Dulux has released a powerful new television advert to celebrate 65 years of the Dulux dog. The ad was aired...

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Painters receive prison sentence for drug dealing

Two men who ran a painting and decorating business have been jailed for drugs offences – and the men, members...

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Story Decorating Group donates leftover paint to community

Carlisle-based Story Decorating Group is working with The Rebuild Site to reduce its environmental footprint, by putting surplus paint from...

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The Wooster Brush Company celebrates 175th anniversary

The Wooster Brush Company is marking its 175th anniversary this year – and you can get involved in the celebrations...

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London painter features in sustainability campaign

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has featured a London painter in a case study about efforts to drive down waste...

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2026 marks 30 years of the Dulux Select Decorators scheme

The Dulux Select Decorators scheme was set up in 1996 to help sole trading professionals improve their businesses. As well...

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