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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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PaintCare UK will be trialled in the West Midlands from March 2026

PaintCare UK, a voluntary, industry-funded take-back scheme run by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) on behalf of UK paint manufacturers,...

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Purdy’s Mentor of the Year competition open for entries

Purdy’s Mentor of the Year competition is back for 2026, marking the sixth year of the competition that is designed...

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UK-wide search for top painting and decorating apprentice goes to Belfast

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has hosted a competition event for apprentices in Northern Ireland for the first time....

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Okarno donates products for Band of Builders project helping retired builder

Okarno donated products to Band of Builders, for a project transforming the life of Mike Shrimpton, a retired builder and...

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Bradite partners on mural project

Award-winning design duo, Lauren and Chloe Piper (known as @2sistersuk), recently partnered with Bradite to refresh the SMS Group headquarters,...

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Cardo Group acquires Trident Maintenance Services

Housing maintenance contractor Cardo Group has acquired Trident Maintenance Services Ltd, a company providing painting and decorating services, as well...

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Ings Library transformed by painting and decorating apprentices

Level 1 Painting and Decorating learners from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) have delivered a makeover to two rooms...

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Dan Lovatt named as COAT ambassador

Following the recent launch of his bespoke Colour Consultancy service, Dan Lovatt kicks off 2026 COAT partnership with guest bedroom...

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Selecting the right jointing solution

Whilst taping and jointing materials are not the first consideration when fitting insulated plasterboard, they do play a vital role...

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Still time to enter PDA’s Apprentice of the Year competition

To promote excellence early in their careers, apprentice decorators are given the opportunity to demonstrate their painting skills in the...

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Fundraising success from Leyland and Dulux

From 1–14 December 2025, Leyland and AkzoNobel pledged to donate £2 for every tin of Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage...

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