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Okarno Supports Nottinghamshire Hospice in Annual Light Up the Night
Okarno supports Nottinghamshire Hospice in annual Light Up the Night, donating £3,000 to fund vital end-of-life care over the Christmas period.
Rodo Marks 100 Years as a Proud British Family Business
Rodo marks 100 years as a proud British family business. Transforming from a a small broom supplier, into a trade decorating accessories supplier.
Farrow & Ball Unveils Iconic Spaces for 2026
Enter Farrow & Ball’s Iconic Spaces 2026 competition and showcase how colour transforms spaces. Inspiring designs, expert judges, global exposure.
Dulux Partners with Nooku on Low-VOC Paint and Indoor Air Quality
Leading UK paint brand, Dulux partners with nooku to highlights impact of water-based and 99.9% voc-free paint on indoor air quality.
Leyland Brings Colour and Christmas Cheer to the Community with New Tower Bridge Road Store
Leyland brings colour and christmas cheer to the community with new tower bridge road store, the brands 36th location in London.
Crown Paint Smashes its 2025 Donation Target
Crown Paint smashes its 2025 donation target, delivering more than 15,000 litres of paint to community projects across the UK!
UK’s City of Culture Undergoes Colour Transformation Thanks to Crown
UK’s City of Culture undergoes colour transformation thanks to Crown, donating 20,000 litres of specialist paint for BD:Walls street art programme.
Akzonobel Teams up with Local Partners to Give Langley Pavilion a New Lease of Life
Painting the town: Akzonobel teams up with local partners to give Langley Pavilion a new lease of life, a comforting and safe community space.
Dulux Academy Reports Record Year for Training
Dulux Academy reports record year for training. With a 35% uplift in professionals completing courses, training over 27,000 decorators since 2016.
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Johnstone’s Trade Cleanable Matt Review
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and honest Johnstone’s Trade Cleanable Matt review after using the paint at work.
Polyvine Metallic Paint Review
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and honest Polyvine Metallic Paint review and guide after using it at work.
Juno J33 OPAK Review
Juno is a Spanish paint brand that has only been available in the UK for a short period. In this blog, I’m going to focus on Juno J33 OPAK based on my experience with the product, and in my capacity as a Painter and Decorator. Juno J33 OPAK Product...
How to Paint Furniture – a Complete Guide
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and comprehensive guide on how to paint furniture, including a few examples.
The Best Paint for Colour Drenching
Professional decorator Robin Gofton gives his thoughts on the best paints for colour drenching in this simple guide.
How to Paint a Garage Door
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full guide on how to paint a garage door, including a few of his favourite paints to use.
How to Waterproof an Exterior Wall
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and honest guide on how to seal an exterior wall, including product recommendations.




