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”
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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”
One can, many colours
Bradite are making colour selection easier than ever with the launch of their first colour card. The card features a palette of shades available in their most-popular finish, One Can, the water-based primer, stain blocker and professional finish ‘all in one can’. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, this compact colour card showcases 54Continue reading “One can, many colours”
The value of support ‘on the ground’
In a competitive market, delivering the perfect finish is everything. While choosing the right products and applicators are obvious contributors to success, taking advantage of the support available from paint manufacturers can also help to make a real difference. Read on, as we chat with Richard Palmer, Valspar Trade’s Head of Trade about how ‘onContinue reading “The value of support ‘on the ground’”
Innovation meets craftsmanship
tesa launch comprehensive new products for professionals tesa is expanding its professional range for painters and craftspeople with several new products. The focus is on three innovations: 2in1 Professional 4460, Silicone Precision Masking Tape 4455, and the self-adhesive protective paper Professional 74922 help painters and craftspeople achieve high-quality results despite increasing workloads and growing demandContinue reading “Innovation meets craftsmanship”
Paint the town yellow
Mirka is introducing Abranet Yellow in two formats, 225mm discs and 80x230mm strips, and three grit options, coarse, medium and fine. The well-balanced combination of its softness and fast-cutting net structure ensures the abrasive is soft and flexible enough to deliver even, controlled sanding with an electric sander or hand sander. Especially suited for long-neckContinue reading “Paint the town yellow”
The go-to paint for eco conscious professionals
Earthborn ECOPRO Matt Emulsion, a professional grade paint designed to meet the real world demands of decorators while helping them meet the growing call for sustainable solutions. Built for both domestic and commercial projects, ECOPRO Matt Emulsion combines the practical benefits decorators rely on; easy application, excellent coverage, and low spatter; with an eco consciousContinue reading “The go-to paint for eco conscious professionals”
Maximum storage on the move
The new Makita MAKTRAK™ system provides a tough, secure and flexible modular storage for a wide range of tools and equipment. Built to meet the needs of trade professionals on site, each storage box can be opened without the need to unstack the system, allowing tools to be protected, transported and organised with ease. TheContinue reading “Maximum storage on the move”
A step in the right direction
Werner has launched the versatile AdjustaStepPRO® Aluminium Step Ladder.