HMG Paints Ltd have been making paint on site in Manchester for over 90 years, working with customers to deliver the best product for the job. With an extensive range of paints and coatings for many markets backed up with outstanding technical support and customer service. At the heart of the business has been itsContinue reading “Performance and experience are part of the formula”
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Spray plaster like it was meant to be sprayed
TriTech Industries have proudly announced the release of the all-new T15TX. The T15TX is versatile electric airless sprayer capable of efficiently spraying plasters as well as wall emulsions, intumescent coatings, vapor barriers and many other coatings. The all new T15TX embodies everything that TriTech is known for: The T15TX is equipped with TriTech’s all-new EZContinue reading “Spray plaster like it was meant to be sprayed”
Hot off the shelf
FIDDES have been manufacturing high quality, sustainable wood finishing products in the UK for over four generations and remains a family-owned, independent British manufacturer of traditional wood and floor finishes. FIDDES Ultra Raw Hard Wax Oil is a revolutionary woodcare finish, offering a dead flat matt ‘raw timber’ effect, with minimal colour change. It hasContinue reading “Hot off the shelf”
New functions for Festool ExoActive
Festool are expanding the functionality of its active exoskeleton, the ExoActive EXO18, using the Work App. In 2023, Festool launched its battery-operated exoskeleton, the ExoActive, which makes light work of strenuous overhead tasks. It gives you an extra boost of strength before your arms get tired and at the same time takes the load offContinue reading “New functions for Festool ExoActive”
Organise and Go!
Purdy Painter’s Storage Box Painting tools manufacturer Purdy has launched a storage system built specifically for professional decorators, the Painter’s Storage Box, packed with features designed to make tool transportation and everyday use as simple as possible. Every feature from the Wet Brush and Roller Cover Bin to the innovative brush storage bar, has beenContinue reading “Organise and Go!”
Ease of Application
When it comes to what properties make a good quality paint so great,ease of application is one of the key requirements, but how is this achieved? Here, Barnaby Jones at Valspar Trade, delves into the detail… Painting and decorating is a true skill, with years of hard work going into perfecting your craft. As aContinue reading “Ease of Application”
Purdy on… Production
In the first of a series of interviews with the brand, we spoke to Christina Rowe, Head of Product Marketing at Purdy to find out about the testing and development process behindPurdy’s product range. Where do new Purdy product ideas come from? When developing new products, we seek to create solutions that fulfil a requirementContinue reading “Purdy on… Production”
Tackle this year’s exterior season with confidence
As we approach this year’s exterior painting season, we decided to catch up with Tony Pearson-Young, Skills Development Consultant at AkzoNobel to hear all about his top tips and tricks, with help from the complete Dulux Trade Weathershield range, which provides the ultimate protection against the great British weather. When is the best time forContinue reading “Tackle this year’s exterior season with confidence”
The flattest matt
Multi-surface, impressively durable and ultra matt, Dead Flat® has you covered from ceilings to skirtings (and beyond). Thanks to a breakthrough in chemistry, it combines the brand’s lowest ever 2% sheen with a super-tough finish, giving you and your clients the deepest, richest colours without compromise. It gives the signature Farrow & Ball look with addedContinue reading “The flattest matt”
FC1 for all
FC1 by CT1 is the ultimate all-in-one filling and caulking solution for the decorating industry. With its advanced formulation, FC1 offers versatility, flexibility, durability, and ease of use, providing a seamless finish on the widest variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, concrete, plastic and more. Its fast-drying properties ensure efficient application, and its over paintableContinue reading “FC1 for all”