Clever organisation and time saving at the workplace. The new Festool Sortainer3 offers lots of space and provides a perfect overview of accessories and small parts. And to make transport simple, Sortainer³ products can be seamlessly integrated into the bott vario3 vehicle system. From a stationary workshop to the place of use, Systainer³ products improveContinue reading “The best of both worlds”
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Silk rounds
Axus Decor has revealed its long-awaited ultra-premium brush, Silk Touch Ultra, as part of its Mink series. Each brush has a high-capacity oval ferrule filled with a new generation of ‘world-class filaments’. These ultra filaments are firm enough to spread all types of coating, thick and thin, and undergo an advanced chemical treatment that producesContinue reading “Silk rounds”
Made to last
Johnstone’s Trade has launched UltraLast Matt, a premium quality matt paint that helps keep high-footfall interiors looking their best for longer. The manufacturer’s longest lasting wall paint yet, UltraLast Matt, has been formulated with in-built stain resistance and Resilient Scuff Technology which helps to prevent the painted surface from the initial scuff marking. If painted surfacesContinue reading “Made to last”
Picking a roller to maximise productivity
Andy Cummins from Purdy looks at how to optimise productivity on a roller-based paint job Choosing the right tools and accessories can actually save you time on site. For example, if you need to cover a large area quickly, and maximum paint pick up and release is required, then a knitted sleeve is your bestContinue reading “Picking a roller to maximise productivity”
Dulux Trade – Colour of the Year 2024
Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2024, Sweet Embrace™. The colour is a delicate, optimistic and modern tone that is understated and comforting and brings a sense of stability and softness to a space. To help decorators provide their customers with colour inspiration, Dulux is also launching three easy-to-use, versatile colour palettesContinue reading “Dulux Trade – Colour of the Year 2024”
Sweet like Chocolate
Little Greene’s Sweet Treats is a curated collection of warm, neutral shades of honey, caramel and chocolate, each colour inspired by delicious desserts and some of the world’s most tasteful sweet treats. Playful, mouth-watering names including Madeleine, Galette, Affogato, Muscovado and Ganache bring these enticing colours to life. This palette of nine versatile colours willContinue reading “Sweet like Chocolate”
Spray strong
TriTech is set to introduce two new paint sprayers at the P&D Show in Coventry. The recently launched T3 airless paint sprayer is a light-weight powerhouse at under 14kg which supports a .021 size tip, the T3 will be a great addition to any decorator’s kit as well as an entry level model for thoseContinue reading “Spray strong”
The mattest matt
Crown Trade has launched Extramatt, a brand-new paint offering an extremely low reflective finish which alleviates visual imperfections and eliminates flashing, perfect for ceilings and touching up interior walls. The water-based emulsion is the brand’s lowest sheen paint, offering a high opacity that allows professionals to get a perfect finish every time, with just aContinue reading “The mattest matt”
Clean Air for commercial projects
Crown Trade Clean Air is the latest edition to the Clean Extreme range and is ideal for commercial projects, where environmental regulations like BREEAM and LEED are important. The formula contains innovative air purifying technology that absorbs formaldehyde, found in things like new flooring and furniture, helping to improve the air quality in a room fromContinue reading “Clean Air for commercial projects”
Take the B-I-N out
Famous for solving painting and decorating problems, Zinsser has launched B-I-N® AQUA, a water based, four-in-one primer that contains a durable and robust resin which promises the same trusted performance advantages as B-I-N® alongside the added advantage of outdoor use. With an advanced high-hiding formulation, B-I-N® AQUA can be used as a full-surface primer onContinue reading “Take the B-I-N out”