One of the most common causes of less than perfect work is a blunt blade. Instead of cutting cleanly, it drags. So it’s essential to always work with a sharp edge, and whilst OLFA Excel Black snap-off blades are the sharpest on the market, they will still become blunt and need frequent snapping. The OLFAContinue reading “Mobile knife safety”
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What makes the perfect stroke?
In an industry where brushes are sold on ‘the best pick-up’, ‘the best finish’ and ‘the best filaments’, how do we define what actually is the best? Hamilton explores… The importance of paint pick-up The amount of paint a brush picks up with each dip will, quite simply, determine how many trips to the bucketContinue reading “What makes the perfect stroke?”
Star prise
Open your paint cans easily, and much more, with these high-quality paint can openers made in Solingen, Germany. Offering up to eight functions, including ruler, spanner, and bottle opener, they should not be missing on any construction site or in a decorator’s pocket. They are exceptionally durable and long-lasting, and even come with the optionContinue reading “Star prise”
Making a premium quality brush head
PDA Associate Partner Pioneer Brushes share the process of producing their high-quality brushes
Testing every stroke
Following months of extensive research, Hamilton discovered that a large sector of multi-skilled trades are looking for a range of high quality decorating tools to be more readily available to them… A reputation that spans over 250 years can only be built upon expertise, confidence and continuous development. Hamilton have always advocated strenuous product testing,Continue reading “Testing every stroke”
You CAN take it with you
Graco have launched two new high-performance, ultra-portable cordless paint sprayers On many construction sites, power is simply unavailable, or severely limited to certain areas or buildings. The conventional solutions are generators or long extension cords, but each has its drawbacks. Generators are often expensive, not only to purchase but also fuel and maintenance costs, they areContinue reading “You CAN take it with you”
Matching made easy
Aubrey is a life-long painter and decorator. He has taught his skills in further education colleges for over 30 years, and recently created his own YouTube channel, Aubrey’s Absolute Decorating, to help others in their pursuit of mastering the skill. With years of experience under his belt, Aubrey used Datacolor’s latest colour matching device, the ColorReader EZ, in his latest decorating project…
Eco-friendly surface protection
Axus Decor’s surface protection range features several unique, ecological products… Their Razor tapes are made using paper from highly renewable sources, such as the bark of the Japanese mulberry tree. These vibrant tapes can be left applied for up to a month, then peeled off easily to reveal straight paint lines and leave behind noContinue reading “Eco-friendly surface protection”
For the trade
Following months of extensive research, Hamilton discovered that a large sector of multi-skilled trades are looking for a range of high quality decorating tools to be more readily available to them… Hamilton will always be dedicated to the professional painter and decorator, a heartland for their product development and innovation since 1746, but with manyContinue reading “For the trade”
Easy does it
Whether it’s a vintage wallpaper or a historic staircase, working with delicate surfaces can be a daunting task if the right masking preparations aren’t in place. As experts in masking solutions, Q1 and Wesley Knight of WKPD offer some tips on how to achieve the perfect finish even on the most sensitive of areas…