Fleetwood has officially brought its Glide-Pro brush range to the UK market, following a hugely successful launch in Ireland where it has quickly become one of the country’s favourite trade brushes. Built for decorators who need speed, control and a consistently smooth finish, Glide-Pro has earned its reputation by delivering professional quality at excellent value.Continue reading “The brush range earning its place in the UK trade”
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Tackling timber
External timber is under constant pressure from the elements, and without a robust maintenance system, costly call-backs and premature failure are inevitable. Wind-driven rain and damp conditions allow water ingress, creating the ideal environment for mould, mildew and fungal decay. Over time, this not only discolours the surface but compromises structural integrity. The takeaway isContinue reading “Tackling timber”
Sustainable strainers
Go!Paint introduced a new paint strainer system (patent pending) at the
Painting & Decorating Show last month. This new product range is specially designed to strain paint, coatings and other liquids hands-free, which should
help you save paint, time and therefore money too!
Painting with efficiency
When it comes to painting jobs, delivering a perfect finish will be your top priority, as this results in a happy customer, positive reviews and potentially even repeat business. However, this also requires a careful balance with speed and productivity. After all, the more jobs you can completein a month, the better for you andContinue reading “Painting with efficiency”
On site extraction
Mirka UK is expanding its extractor range with the introduction of the new 110V DEXOS 1217 M AFC dust extractor. This new system plugs into a 110V power supply, allowing users to meet site regulations while continuing to combine power and versatility to ensure users have a dust-free work environment. The 110V Mirka® DEXOS 1217Continue reading “On site extraction”
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”