In the first of a series of interviews with the brand, we spoke to Christina Rowe, Head of Product Marketing at Purdy to find out about the testing and development process behindPurdy’s product range. Where do new Purdy product ideas come from? When developing new products, we seek to create solutions that fulfil a requirementContinue reading “Purdy on… Production”
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Tackle this year’s exterior season with confidence
As we approach this year’s exterior painting season, we decided to catch up with Tony Pearson-Young, Skills Development Consultant at AkzoNobel to hear all about his top tips and tricks, with help from the complete Dulux Trade Weathershield range, which provides the ultimate protection against the great British weather. When is the best time forContinue reading “Tackle this year’s exterior season with confidence”
FAQ – Decorating for the planet
Most of us want to pass on a healthy planet to the next generation. With climate change, rivers and seas too polluted to swim in, air pollution, species in decline… it can seem rather depressing.But there’s a lot we can do to be more sustainable decorators, and it’s good for business too. When it comesContinue reading “FAQ – Decorating for the planet”
The flattest matt
Multi-surface, impressively durable and ultra matt, Dead Flat® has you covered from ceilings to skirtings (and beyond). Thanks to a breakthrough in chemistry, it combines the brand’s lowest ever 2% sheen with a super-tough finish, giving you and your clients the deepest, richest colours without compromise. It gives the signature Farrow & Ball look with addedContinue reading “The flattest matt”
FC1 for all
FC1 by CT1 is the ultimate all-in-one filling and caulking solution for the decorating industry. With its advanced formulation, FC1 offers versatility, flexibility, durability, and ease of use, providing a seamless finish on the widest variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, concrete, plastic and more. Its fast-drying properties ensure efficient application, and its over paintableContinue reading “FC1 for all”
A game-changer for respiratory protection
In the world of professional painting and sanding, safety and comfort are paramount. That’s why the 3M™ Quick Latch Respirator 6500 series has become a game-changer in the industry. With its innovative features and advanced technology, this respirator is revolutionising the way professionals protect themselves… Unmatched Convenience A standout feature of the 3M™ Quick LatchContinue reading “A game-changer for respiratory protection”
Contract matt from The Shed
The Paint Shed Contract Matt is a high opacity, low odour, water-based paint formulated for interior use on walls and ceilings. It provides a smooth matt finish that is ideal for application to new plaster and can also be used on wallboards and other interior masonry surfaces such as brick or block. Easy to applyContinue reading “Contract matt from The Shed”
Extractors that don’t just gather dust
Festool has been known for its extractors, and its entire dust extraction range for many years. The German manufacturer offers a variety of clever solutions for many needs to optimise workflows and ideally organise workplaces. The remote control with Bluetooth® module enables users to control their Festool extractors wirelessly. This saves you a trip toContinue reading “Extractors that don’t just gather dust”
The key to covering power
As a professional painter or decorator, you’ll want to achieve a perfect finish for your customers, every time, first time.A key part of achieving this is the level of coverage a paint offers. But what is behind the claims on covering power?Here, Dillon Cilliers at Valspar Trade, explains all… When it comes to choosing paint,Continue reading “The key to covering power”
Guard BoSS
WernerCo has designed a new BoSS Camlock Advanced Guard Rails (AGR) frame to be used with the brand’s market-leading AGR towers. The AGR frame has been especially designed to give contractors complete ease-of-use, and it’s entirely foldable taking up minimum space when in storage or transit. Manufactured in premium quality aluminium, the AGR frame alsoContinue reading “Guard BoSS”