Hot off the shelf

Designed specifically for the ‘5th wall’ in the home, the new and improved Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint brings performance upgrades you can genuinely feel while still delivering a flawless super flat matt finish. Plus AF1 is now available in a new 5L size, perfect for those smaller projects.  The new formula of Albany AF1 Ceiling PaintContinue reading “Hot off the shelf”

Here comes the sun

Brewers Shed & Fence Stain is a brand-new water-based formulation stain developed to protect and enhance exterior timber with long-lasting colour and durability. Designed specifically for sheds, fences and rough sawn timber, it delivers reliable protection while providing a natural, matt finish. It is wax enriched to be water resistant, this high performing stain helpsContinue reading “Here comes the sun”

Big world of Little Greene exterior finishes

With spring bringing warmer weather now is the time to take a look at Little Greene’s extensive collection of exterior finishes. Providing the perfect backdrop for planting schemes and entertaining areas, paint works in harmony with outdoor spaces to create an extension of your home. When choosing outdoor paint, look for colours associated with theContinue reading “Big world of Little Greene exterior finishes”

Perfect primers

Fleetwood Paints has built a strong reputation among professional decorators and merchants. Developed for the demands of trade professionals, Fleetwood’s primer range has become widely used across Ireland in both trade and retail channels. The products are trusted solutions for difficult surfaces, stain blocking and adhesion problems across renovation, restoration and new build projects. TheContinue reading “Perfect primers”

Why it pays to invest in the right tools

In the first of our four-part series looking at tool longevity, Stuart Ruffles from Purdy looks at the myth of disposable brushes, exploring why these cheaper options don’t provide long term value and can even hinder profit and professionalism. Controlling costs is an everyday part of the decorator’s job. Materials, labour, fuel and time all addContinue reading “Why it pays to invest in the right tools”

Vibrant versatility

Renowned for its high-quality, beautifully crafted eco-conscious paint, Earthborn have announced the addition of 12 new colours to its paint collection. The launch offers a vibrant, yet versatile palette designed to inspire creativity and bring a fresh energy to any room, from serene living rooms to vibrant kitchens and cosy bedrooms. Each shade has beenContinue reading “Vibrant versatility”

Ticking the boxes for durability and colour

High-quality colour and long-lasting durability are at the heart of a perfect finish on any job, but perhaps especially so when you’re working within commercial environments like schools and care homes.Read on, as we talk with Dillon Cilliers, Senior Product Manager at Valspar Trade, about how you can deliver on colour and durability every time,Continue reading “Ticking the boxes for durability and colour”

New roller is a Revolution

Purdy has expanded its roller portfolio with the launch of a new roller system, giving professional decorators greater choice, versatility and efficiency on site. Designed with tradespeople firmly in mind, the new 14” roller system has been developed to support faster coverage across larger areas, while maintaining the high-quality finish Purdy is renowned for. AtContinue reading “New roller is a Revolution”