Johnstone’s Decorating Centre has launched ProGold, a range of professional-quality painting and decorating tools and accessories, which is now exclusively available in stores across the UK. The range features everything a professional painter and decorator could need to get the perfect finish on a job, including brushes, rollers, adhesives, abrasives, masking tape, caulk, dust sheets,Continue reading “A new Gold Standard”
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Render for stormy weather
As the weather improves, focus often turns to protecting exterior surfaces. If your client requires a render solution consider the Johnstone’s Stormshield Render System, now available to buy from Brewers Decorator Centres. There are three different options depending on the level of performance required including the One Coat Render System (OCR), Stormshield Scratch Render System andContinue reading “Render for stormy weather”
Non-stop sanding
The development team at Axus Decor has worked extensively to develop and expand their range of abrasive products. Launching this month are the Arystox Ceramic Oxide Abrasive Flexi-Pads and Blocks, following the introduction of Arystox Ceramic Oxide Abrasive Paper earlier this year. The most commonly used grit used to make professional-grade abrasives is Aluminium oxide, butContinue reading “Non-stop sanding”
Go beyond the pail with new Purdy products
Purdy PailPurdy have launched the Pail, a one litre paint bucket designed for convenience and efficiency. With different grip options, a brush magnet, and a mini roller ramp, the Purdy Pail is an ideal addition to a decorator’s tool set. The new Pail has been designed to reduce hand fatigue, with an adjustable hand grip forContinue reading “Go beyond the pail with new Purdy products”
Spray Plaster masking range added to tesa linup
Following the successful launch of tesa’s Paint Spraying range last year, the adhesive manufacturer has announced they are introducing a dedicated range of tapes specifically for Spraying Plaster, including the brand new tesa professional 4845 PE Plastering Tape… The new masking range, available from the start of May in most tesa stockists, is based onContinue reading “Spray Plaster masking range added to tesa linup”
Wise up on work platforms
For painters and decorators, low-level access equipment such as work platforms are an essential part of the toolkit. Here, Jamie Brassington, Product Manager at WernerCo, looks at their new PRO Work Platforms and the benefits they offer… Over the past year, people have spent more time in their homes than ever before, which has ledContinue reading “Wise up on work platforms”
New formulations offer the ultimate in performance
Dulux Trade has enhanced decorators ability to provide long-lasting, smooth exterior finishes for clients, with the introduction of new and improved formulations across its Weathershield range. The upgraded Weathershield Smooth and Weathershield Maximum Exposure masonry paints are perfect to combine with the Weathershield Exterior Gloss System products for trim to ensure a beautifully smooth andContinue reading “New formulations offer the ultimate in performance”
When matt matters
A job that requires less paint, less time to complete, creates less waste and results in more profit is a sure winner for the professional decorator. One Can Eggshell finish quickly became a firm favourite with professional users following its launch two years ago. Following feedback from the trade, Bradite have now produced a mattContinue reading “When matt matters”
Bring a luxury finish to every property
Following the launch of the new Dulux Heritage range in February, Dulux Creative Director Marianne Shillingford discusses the inspiration behind the colours and when decorators should recommend the premium paints to customers. Dulux Heritage is a stunning collection of beautiful colours, inspired by significant periods of British decorating history, combined with contemporary and future designContinue reading “Bring a luxury finish to every property”
Soft focus
WernerCo has launched the new Telescopic Soft Close Extension Ladder, with a maximum load capacity of 150kg and a new design that ensures a smooth retraction and prevents finger trapping. Suitable for professional use, the 850 series is available in 2.6m and 2.9m lengths which can be easily adjusted to suit a multitude of applications,Continue reading “Soft focus”