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Dulux Trade – Colour of the Year 2023

    Dulux is celebrating two decades of Colour of the Year and has just launched its colour for 2023, Wild Wonder™, along with four complementary, versatile colour palettes that can be used to create stunning spaces… 

    More colour choice

      The first additions to the Farrow & Ball colour card in four years, are inspired by moments of joy, comfort and refreshment to bring delight to any home. These versatile new shades range from a… 

      Suck it up

        Festool is expanding its 18-volt range with two cordless compact dust extractors: The CTC MINI and CTC MIDI. Whether for mobile sawing, sanding or drilling, the compact on-site extractors fit perfectly into the Festool 18-volt… 

        Tactical extraction

          Festool’s 18-volt range now includes new cordless extractors for a healthy and dust-free working environment. The cordless extractors, in the Systainer format for dust classes L and M, will bring even more portability and freedom… 

          High-Touch Customer Experience Strategies

            Strong customer service is vital for delighting clients, increasing word-of-mouth referrals and retaining loyal customers, but do you have the systems in place to ensure you’re working in the way that potential customers expect? Aged… 

            Spring / Summer Trend Report

              It’s no secret that colour engages with people’s emotions and trends often represent society’s collective emotional state. Last year saw trends for fashion and the home centred around ‘sanctuary’ palettes, colours known to be calm… 

              Prime it all

                Owatrol Primall is a fast drying interior primer for the blocking of unknown stains and the priming of difficult surfaces. When used on porous surfaces, Primall will help to stabilise the surface and prevent shadowing… 

                Client Relationships – Trust WORKS

                  Arguably, the most key ingredient to any working relationship is trust. Clients are investing their time, money, and home into your hands, so feeling confident in your ability to deliver the outcome they’re dreaming of… 

                  Knowing your client profile type

                    During a renovation project, customers will be investing their money, time and hope, so building a strong, positive bond with the customer will be crucial to earning their trust. Understanding how each customer differs, what… 

                    Talk budgets without the awkwardness

                      Broaching the topic of budget with a new client can be tricky, but it is a vital step. It’s important to enter the conversation with confidence, to demonstrate your experience and professionalism, and remember, these… 

                      Beautiful wood everytime

                        Applying oil to woodwork results in a natural, hardwearing effect with an unmistakable, beautiful sheen and silky smoothness customers will appreciate. For a kitchen table, new wood furniture and or woodwork in a bathroom, Liberon‘s… 

                        Bag it up

                          Coral Tools have introduced the Paintwiz range of Scuttle and Kettle Liners, designed to offer faster clean-up, reduced waste and extended equipment life. The use of liners means that paint scuttles and kettles do not…