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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

    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

    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

    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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  • Valspar Trade launches ultimate Bare Plaster Paint

    |Date: 2 December, 2023
    Valspar Trade launches ultimate Bare Plaster Paint

    Valspar Trade launches ultimate Bare Plaster Paint

    As part of its ever-expanding range, Valspar Trade has launched a direct to plaster paint: Valspar Trade ...

    As part of its ever-expanding range, Valspar Trade has launched a direct to plaster paint: Valspar Trade Bare Plaster Matt. Capable of being applied straight onto plastered surfaces and plasterboard, ...

    2 December, 2023
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  • Hailsham decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    |Date: 22 November, 2023
    Hailsham decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    Hailsham decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    A painter and decorator from East Sussex has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneer ...

    A painter and decorator from East Sussex has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneering initiative run by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA).  Absolute Painting and Dec ...

    22 November, 2023
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  • The state of women’s entrepreneurship in the UK

    |Date: 6 October, 2023
    The state of women's entrepreneurship in the UK

    The state of women’s entrepreneurship in the UK

    The money.co.uk business loans team gives an overview of the number of women entrepreneurs breaking barri ...

    The money.co.uk business loans team gives an overview of the number of women entrepreneurs breaking barriers in the UK. The UK is known for its vibrant entrepreneurial culture and robust economy, and ...

    6 October, 2023
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  • Welsh decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    |Date: 27 September, 2023
    Welsh decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    Welsh decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme

    A painter and decorator from South Wales has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneer ...

    A painter and decorator from South Wales has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneering initiative run by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA).  Metricus Ltd, based in Ab ...

    27 September, 2023
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  • A Q&A with female-run All Points Painters and Decorators

    |Date: 19 September, 2023
    A Q&A with female-run All Points Painters and Decorators

    A Q&A with female-run All Points Painters and Decorators

    In response to a report from My Local Toolbox that showed the growing demand for tradeswomen, Yasmin Reev ...

    In response to a report from My Local Toolbox that showed the growing demand for tradeswomen, Yasmin Reeves, Managing Director of Kent-based All Points Painters and Decorators, talks about her experie ...

    19 September, 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 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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  • Hilti launches improved version of exoskeleton, EXO-S

    |Date: 13 September, 2023
    Hilti launches improved version of exoskeleton, EXO-S

    Hilti launches improved version of exoskeleton, EXO-S

    Hilti has launched a new and improved version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S, offering relief ...

    Hilti has launched a new and improved version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S, offering relief for above shoulder level tasks and with broad suitability across many applications. Designed a ...

    13 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

    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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  • PDA helps set standard for apprentices

    |Date: 24 August, 2023
    PDA helps set standard for apprentices

    PDA helps set standard for apprentices

    © auremar / Adobe Stock UK trade body for the Painting and Decorating sector has helped set the standard ...

    © auremar / Adobe Stock UK trade body for the Painting and Decorating sector has helped set the standard for apprentices embarking on their Level 2 Apprenticeships in the next academic year. The Paint ...

    24 August, 2023
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  • Valspar Trade explains why preparation is key

    |Date: 21 August, 2023
    Valspar Trade explains why preparation is key

    Valspar Trade explains why preparation is key

    When it comes to painting and decorating, prep is key! Read on, as Steve Cotton, Valspar Trade’s Senior P ...

    When it comes to painting and decorating, prep is key! Read on, as Steve Cotton, Valspar Trade’s Senior Product Marketing Manager, takes a look at the latest technologies in preparation coatings and h ...

    21 August, 2023
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  • PDA flies flag for excellence in painting and decorating

    |Date: 16 August, 2023
    PDA flies flag for excellence in painting and decorating

    PDA flies flag for excellence in painting and decorating

    The Painting and Decorating Association’s flagship Premier Trophy Awards ceremony has shone a spotlight o ...

    The Painting and Decorating Association’s flagship Premier Trophy Awards ceremony has shone a spotlight on the best work the trade has to offer.  Winners across seven categories were announced at Plai ...

    16 August, 2023
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  • Keystone Group supports rising construction stars with sponsorship of SkillBuild

    |Date: 24 June, 2023
    Keystone Group supports rising construction stars with sponsorship of SkillBuild

    Keystone Group supports rising construction stars with sponsorship of SkillBuild

    Keystone Group has been announced as the main sponsors of SkillBuild 2023, the largest and longest-runnin ...

    Keystone Group has been announced as the main sponsors of SkillBuild 2023, the largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK.  The contest has support from four companies withi ...

    24 June, 2023
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  • Dulux Decorator Centre launches virtual in-store training at Dulux Academies

    |Date: 8 June, 2023
    Dulux Decorator Centre launches virtual in-store training at Dulux Academies

    Dulux Decorator Centre launches virtual in-store training at Dulux Academies

    © Artur Nyk / Adobe Stock Dulux Decorator Centre is introducing free in-store virtual learning featuring ...

    © Artur Nyk / Adobe Stock Dulux Decorator Centre is introducing free in-store virtual learning featuring Dulux Academy training modules in nine of its stores, with the launch of Dulux Academy Virtual. ...

    8 June, 2023
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