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”
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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”
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”
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”
Keep it clean
The Makita VC013G is a highly portable L-Class dust extractor with automatic operation functionality as well as a site vacuum with impressive suction power, air flow volume, and runtimes. This addition to Makita’s 40VMax XGT battery platform delivers a substantial increase in power over previous 18v versions but with no increase in the physical size.Continue reading “Keep it clean”
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”
The training partner for every decorator
In a trade built on skill, precision and creativity, decorators need to stay on top of new trends, products and techniques to keep customers happy and stay one step ahead of the competition.Partnering with a training provider like Dulux Academy gives decorators the chance to sharpen their skills in ways that actually work for them.Continue reading “The training partner for every decorator”
Handmade in Portland
A brush maker’s story It’s been a special year for Purdy, with 2025 marking 100 years since the company first began hand crafting brushes from its factory in Portland, Oregon. We caught up with Corinne Montoya, Purdy’s Brush Making Supervisor, about what it’s like working for a company with a century of craftsmanship up itsContinue reading “Handmade in Portland”
Next gen brushes
Ciret have spent a year developing and testing a revolutionary new concept of brushes, designed to tackle any job a decorator will encounter. Working closely with professional decorators and retailers, their product development team have designed a comprehensive range of brushes that address all of the frustrations decorators face, while delivering the exceptional quality KanaContinue reading “Next gen brushes”