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What masking tape should I use?
|Date: 9 December, 2024

What masking tape should I use?
Mathieu Nesme, Application Engineer at 3M explains why professional masking tapes should be in every trad ...
Mathieu Nesme, Application Engineer at 3M explains why professional masking tapes should be in every tradesperson’s toolkit. Masking tape is often an underappreciated tool in the world of decorating ...
9 December, 2024
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Selecting the ideal dungarees and overalls with Carhartt
|Date: 13 May, 2024

Selecting the ideal dungarees and overalls with Carhartt
Selecting the ideal dungarees and overalls is crucial for painters and decorators aiming for great result ...
Selecting the ideal dungarees and overalls is crucial for painters and decorators aiming for great results. When embarking on the meticulous and often messy task of painting and decorating, you nee ...
13 May, 2024
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PDA welcomes apprenticeship support
|Date: 6 April, 2024

PDA welcomes apprenticeship support
The Chief Executive of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has welcomed government action on bo ...
The Chief Executive of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has welcomed government action on boosting apprenticeships. The PDA is the UK’s largest trade body for professional painters and d ...
6 April, 2024
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Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt: a tested & approved, more sustainable solution
|Date: 2 April, 2024

Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt: a tested & approved, more sustainable solution
Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt has been reformulated to enhance its sustainability benefits, whilst maintaining t ...
Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt has been reformulated to enhance its sustainability benefits, whilst maintaining the same opacity, coverage and easy application that the previous formula was known for. The new ...
2 April, 2024
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Dulux adds ‘True White’ to its premium Heritage Range
|Date: 15 March, 2024

Dulux adds ‘True White’ to its premium Heritage Range
Dulux has expanded its Heritage range with a new shade: Dulux Heritage True White. Dulux Heritage True Wh ...
Dulux has expanded its Heritage range with a new shade: Dulux Heritage True White. Dulux Heritage True White has been designed to provide painters and decorators with a high-quality white option to be ...
15 March, 2024
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PaintWell and TradeKart join forces
|Date: 17 February, 2024

PaintWell and TradeKart join forces
PaintWell and TradeKart join forces to offer on-demand materials to painters and decorators across the No ...
PaintWell and TradeKart join forces to offer on-demand materials to painters and decorators across the North West In a collaboration set to offer on-demand availability of Painting and Decorating mate ...
17 February, 2024
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Crown Paints launches colour collection to help with customer specification
|Date: 4 February, 2024

Crown Paints launches colour collection to help with customer specification
Crown Paints has revealed its Colour Insights for 2024/2025 – a carefully curated set of colours, inspire ...
Crown Paints has revealed its Colour Insights for 2024/2025 – a carefully curated set of colours, inspired by global trends, that will support decorators in having colour conversations with customers. ...
4 February, 2024
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PDA: Shining a spotlight on the painting and decorating sector
|Date: 10 January, 2024

PDA: Shining a spotlight on the painting and decorating sector
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is urging painters and decorators to get ahead of the game ...
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is urging painters and decorators to get ahead of the game and plan for key events in 2024 - the 130th year of the Association. As the UK’s largest trade ...
10 January, 2024
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Using FrogTape to achieve Georgian styling
|Date: 8 December, 2023

Using FrogTape to achieve Georgian styling
Achieve Georgian styling and decorating in a modern home with the help of FrogTape The recent political ...
Achieve Georgian styling and decorating in a modern home with the help of FrogTape The recent political party conferences were a gift to UK journalists, with plenty of stories coming out of their pl ...
8 December, 2023
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PB charts the development of Dulux Trade Diamond Matt
|Date: 5 December, 2023

PB charts the development of Dulux Trade Diamond Matt
When you’re already one of the nation’s most recognisable brands it’s certainly not time to rest on your ...
When you’re already one of the nation’s most recognisable brands it’s certainly not time to rest on your laurels. That’s why Dulux devotes considerable resources to monitoring the market and its chang ...
5 December, 2023
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Dulux unveils Sweet Embrace™ as its Colour of the Year 2024
|Date: 17 September, 2023

Dulux unveils Sweet Embrace™ as its Colour of the Year 2024
Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2024, Sweet Embrace™. The colour is a delicate, opt ...
Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2024, Sweet Embrace™. The colour is a delicate, optimistic and modern tone that is understated and comforting and brings a sense of stability and ...
17 September, 2023
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Johnstone’s Trade names “Limitless” as 2024 Colour of the Year
|Date: 11 September, 2023

Johnstone’s Trade names “Limitless” as 2024 Colour of the Year
A warm, honey beige hue reflects an evolving consumer preference for softer, lighter shades. Johnstone’s ...
A warm, honey beige hue reflects an evolving consumer preference for softer, lighter shades. Johnstone’s Trade have announced the PPG Voice of Colour 2024 Colour of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a ...
11 September, 2023
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Sandtex Trade shares customer insights to help decorators
|Date: 17 July, 2023

Sandtex Trade shares customer insights to help decorators
New research from exterior paint brand, Sandtex Trade reveals homeowners want to decorate their exteriors ...
New research from exterior paint brand, Sandtex Trade reveals homeowners want to decorate their exteriors but need the support of a professional to do so. Despite homeowners not having the confidence ...
17 July, 2023
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Unlimited power on substrates with Festool
|Date: 19 June, 2023

Unlimited power on substrates with Festool
With the new RENOFIX RG 130 ECI surface-restoration grinder Festool is guaranteeing unlimited power on al ...
With the new RENOFIX RG 130 ECI surface-restoration grinder Festool is guaranteeing unlimited power on all substrates. The key to any successful restoration work is in the substrate preparation and th ...
19 June, 2023
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Interior decorating and refurbishment products – December 2021
|Date: 21 December, 2021

Interior decorating and refurbishment products – December 2021
PAINT BUCKET With different grip options, a brush magnet, and a mini roller ramp, the Purdy Pail paint bu ...
PAINT BUCKET With different grip options, a brush magnet, and a mini roller ramp, the Purdy Pail paint bucket could be a versatile addition to a decorator’s tool set. There’s coffee-cup style adjustab ...
21 December, 2021
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Purdy is inspiring the next generation with new campaign
|Date: 8 June, 2021

Purdy is inspiring the next generation with new campaign
Purdy, the leading professional painting tools manufacturer, has launched a new campaign in conjunction w ...
Purdy, the leading professional painting tools manufacturer, has launched a new campaign in conjunction with the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) that looks to champion the professional decor ...
8 June, 2021
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