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Compacter extractor

Festool is expanding its range with the new CT MIDI I AC mobile dust extractor with automatic filter cleaning. Compact, powerful and therefore ideal for high demands during service and assembly work. The new extractor impresses with its outstanding suction power and user-friendly functions. With a powerful 1200-watt motor and a maximum suction power ofContinue reading “Compacter extractor”

One clear winner

BT1 is similar to CT1 but is also anti-bacterial and mould-resistant, making it ideal for sealing around baths, sinks, showers, and kitchen worktops. BT1’s formulation prevents black mould growth, which is a common issue in painted and decorated spaces. Unlike traditional sealant and silicones, BT1 is paintable when it has cured, meaning decorators can achieveContinue reading “One clear winner”

Dependable colours

Mylands and leading interior designer Beata Heuman introduce The Dependables, a collection of 24 considered, vivid and reliable paint colours. Versatile light neutrals to cover most walls, mid-tones for shadowy depth in places, darker shades to add edge and contrast, a generous sprinkling of uplifting but calming greens and blues, buttery, irresistible yellows and aContinue reading “Dependable colours”

Pole sander reaches for new heights

Mirka is enhancing its tooling line-up with the launch of the new Mirka DecoSander, a versatile pole sander that has been developed with efficiency and ease of use at the forefront of its design. This innovative tool offers precision sanding for walls, ceilings, and tight corners, ensuring a flawless finish in any environment. The DecoSanderContinue reading “Pole sander reaches for new heights”

Crown Trade: Colour Insights 2025

Crown Paints has launched its Colour Insights 2025/2026, a collection of five palettes designed to help painters and decorators confidently guide clients with their colour choices. Developed by Crown’s team of colour experts, the new palettes titlesCo, Choreography, Disrupt, G-local, and Faraway are inspired by global trends and offer a practical toolkit for understanding howContinue reading “Crown Trade: Colour Insights 2025”

Reach new heights

BoSS has unveiled an enhanced version of its leading low-level multi-application mobile podium, QuickPod with the launch of its brand-new 1500 model. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the new product has a platform height of 1.5m and prioritises 360° safety for users, with key features including an auto-closing safety gate, guardrail, and pivoting stabilisersContinue reading “Reach new heights”

Perfectly primed

Benjamin Moore have introduced two new primers to the UK market under their specialist primer brand, Insl-X. Max Block is the next generation of water-based primers, formulated to provide advanced stain-blocking properties. Years of testing on multiple substrates in both interior and exterior environments have resulted in a product with proven effectiveness across multiple typesContinue reading “Perfectly primed”

Smaller job? Smaller pack!

To ensure decorators have the right amount of paint for their project, Dulux Trade is now offering its popular Ultra Matt paint in 3-litre packs. The new pack size joins the existing 10-litre format, offering greater flexibility to suit different needs across domestic and commercial projects. Ultra Matt perfectly complements the broader Dulux Trade productContinue reading “Smaller job? Smaller pack!”

Scraper takes centre stage

Hamilton reported a surge in interest for its Perfection Precision Scraper tool at this year’s National Painting and Decorating Show. The tool, used for removing coatings on intricate areas such as windows, banisters, and tight corners, has been building in popularity due to its innovative design. It’s tungsten carbide blade maintains sharpness up to 100Continue reading “Scraper takes centre stage”