The Decorator is the official journal of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) – The UK’s premier, non-profit, trade association for the painting and decorating industry, from sole entrepreneurs to national contractors.
The magazine is mailed directly to named members of the PDA, supported by an online edition, promoted through social media, here on The Decorator website, and the PDA’s website and their regular newsletter.
The magazine continues to build on its strengths and has been shortlisted twice for the prestigious Trade Association Awards Magazine of the Year.
Upcoming magazine schedule
| 2027/2028 | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial deadline | 6 April 2027 | 6 July 2027 | 5 October 2027 | 4 January 2028 |
| Advert deadline | 13 April 2027 | 13 July 2027 | 12 October 2027 | 11 January 2028 |
The Decorator is packed with relevant information for the professional decorator, not just members of the PDA! We welcome features on technical application, decorating techniques and topical issues of interest to the professional painter and decorator.
The journal has a print run of 1,400 distributed to PDA Member firms employing over 14,000 individuals in the sector, industry leaders, and higher education providers. Each issue is also available online to the wider painting and decorating community too – with clickable links, email and phone numbers to help drive traffic to your business.
Typical editorial topics covered include:
- Decorating trends and case studies
- New products and services
- Legislation for the sector
- Small business and contractor matters
- Health and safety advice
- PDA membership benefits
- Educational opportunities, apprenticeships and refresher training
- How-to articles
- Exclusive features
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