You may be using Houzz already to list your business and showcase your work to the public, but now Houzz offers a service to manage the whole project. Houzz Pro provides renovation professionals with a suite of tools to help win more work, increase profits and stay connected with their clients and teams. The easy-to-useContinue reading “Business Software for Renovation Professionals”
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Works well with woodwork
HMG Paints have released their premium interior trim and woodwork paints in a gloss and satin finish. Available for purchase direct online and through distributor Topdec Decorating Supplies. The gloss and satin offer a premium quality water-based, protective finish for use on interior work. Avoiding the yellowing of oil-based paint over time, this water-based equivalentContinue reading “Works well with woodwork”
Spray the easy way
For your next spray project, why not try pre-taped Washi Film with with Q1 Precision Line Masking Tape? This electrostatically treated masking film prevents over-spray flaking and drips, which means you can re-coat and clean up with complete confidence during any paint application. Ideal for quickly and easily masking both large and small surfaces whilst creatingContinue reading “Spray the easy way”
Shining a light on sanding
From September 2020, painters, drywallers, plasterers, and all other renovation professionals can take advantage of the new PLANEX long-reach sander. It is perfect for sanding joints and surfaces, working and equalising various exterior insulation finishing systems, and for sanding off wallpaper residue. Let there be light!A ground-breaking innovation is the new LED light ring surround.Continue reading “Shining a light on sanding”
Hold more paint in your Tank
Kana’s Tank brush was specifically developed to hold more product than an average brush, resulting in a reduction in painting time, allowing for more cost-effective working. Its innovative two-in-one design combines a natural bristle core or ‘tank’ with a superb synthetic outer bristle coat. Consequently, it can cover up to 30% more surface area withContinue reading “Hold more paint in your Tank”
Express yourself
Developed in response to changing paint formulations, Expression brushes are designed to provide an exceptional finish with today’s water-based paints. Created in conjunction with Hamilton’s Professional Decorators’ Panel, each and every brush has been independently tested using the latest Topography Analysis at Innventia in Sweden to ensure a consistently high quality, smooth finish. All ExpressionContinue reading “Express yourself”
Fully flexible functions
Mirka UK have launched a dual voltage LEROS, designed to provide a flexible, convenient tool for decorators working at different site locations. The two-in-one 110v and 230v lightweight sander has a brushless motor and incorporates an innovative sanding head with 180-degree flexibility, and a 5mm random orbital movement, making it extremely user-friendly. Weighing less thanContinue reading “Fully flexible functions”
No trouble scrubbable
Armstead is helping professionals to bring their ‘A-game’ on the job with an extensive range of great value, top quality paints. Armstead Durable Matt is the ideal product for high traffic areas, giving you professional quality, tough and durable matt finish. It is scrubbable and offers good stain resistance to last the test of timeContinue reading “No trouble scrubbable”
Step up to exterior decorating projects
Now is the perfect time to be painting outdoors and gettingall those exterior projects done and dusted, with the weather improving and the hours of daylight increasing as we head into summer. Getting repeat business on outdoor projects will be key to a lot of decorators this summer, and Kevin O’Donnell, technical consultant for SandtexContinue reading “Step up to exterior decorating projects”
Key considerations for a good quality paint brush
Professional painters and decorators will be more than aware, that not all trade paint brushes are made equal and the quality of every component matters. Here, Kristie Blackford-Mills, Brand Manager for Purdy, looks at the features to consider before investing in a new brush to add to the kit. The filamentsUnderstandably, the quality of theContinue reading “Key considerations for a good quality paint brush”