Owatrol announced at the end of last year, that their best selling product for the previous 12 months was Polytrol, a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals, and other surfaces. Polytrol penetrates the surface, re-wetting the pigments to restore their lustre and colour whichContinue reading “Can’t paint it? Restore it!”
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Save on sanding
A new paper abrasive from Mirka, the result of years of development work, Iridium cuts faster with fewer steps from rough to smooth surface finish, and thanks to the new precision coating it practically repels dust, so the grains stay sharp longer. Available in coarse to fine grits, Iridium works well on both soft andContinue reading “Save on sanding”
Breathe easy
The new Airsure range from Dulux Trade are emulsion paints for interior walls and ceilings that offer great performance and are also 99.9% VOC free, aiming to reduce the building industry’s impact on the environment. The range, which includes Diamond Matt and Vinyl Matt, is both BREEAM and LEED compliant, and classified as low emissions.Continue reading “Breathe easy”
Take back control
When painting awkward areas, we know that control is key – Hamilton’s Expression range delivers just that. Their Angled brushes and unique TriTech™ Precision brushes offer comfort in use, and easy control. Hamilton’s MaxStroke™ filaments feature across the entire Expression range – super, fine tips that give a flawless finish. The Expression Precision brush combinesContinue reading “Take back control”
New legislation creates opportunity for Decorators
This year, changes to legislation means that landlords in particular may be on the lookout for effective solutions to help prevent the growth of mould. Crown Paints explains how decorators can play their part by recommending the right products for the right space. Mould matters more than ever Every winter, there is greater potential for mouldContinue reading “New legislation creates opportunity for Decorators”
Festool sanders now available at Brewers
As an independent decorator centre, Brewers always strive to stock the best in painting and decorating products. Festool, a company specialised in creating tools for trade professionals, are a new addition to Brewers range of professional sanders, designed to help you get the best results as efficiently as possible. Two of the Festool sanders areContinue reading “Festool sanders now available at Brewers”
100 years of colouring people’s homes
Colour is a powerful tool in interior decoration, it gives character, adds dimension and expresses personality. Certain shades have close links with bygone eras, which tell us a story with depth and meaning often influenced by fashion, art and pop culture of the time. To celebrate this language of colour, here is a specially curatedContinue reading “100 years of colouring people’s homes”
Pppick up your PPE
Personal Protective Equipment has never been more important than now. Help protect yourself and others with a range of industry specific PPE products at your local Brewers store. The following products are all on offer throughout August, whilst stocks last. Ideal for cleaning hard surfaces, Dr Schutz Surface Sanitiser Spray is on offer at £10.74 (incContinue reading “Pppick up your PPE”
Give your onyx opinion
Axus Décor was born out of the suggestions of decorators, and in 2019 they formalised the process by creating the Ax Test Panel, which consists of a diverse selection of decorators who leave reviews after they’ve tried out an Axus product, which is then passed on to their product development team. This process has shownContinue reading “Give your onyx opinion”
Keep it clean
The importance of scrubbability We’ve come a long way from the days of the early lockdown, with more businesses reopening every week. There’s been a strong trend for DIY thanks to everyone spending more time than ever in their homes, but as we look ahead to people returning to work and some kind of ‘normality’,Continue reading “Keep it clean”