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Dulux Trade Evolve Matt – Recycled Paint
Dulux have launched the very first fully recycled paint!! Dulux Evolve is made up of leftover paint which will reduce your carbon footprint
Dulux Trade Colour Excellence Programme
Dulux Trade Colour Excellence Programme gives professional decorators the ability to provide a highly accurate and bespoke colour match.
Crown Trade Takes Clean to the Extreme
Crown Trade Takes Clean to the Extreme in every way imaginable! Easily the best durable paint on the market and the most popular amongst professionals
Latest news
Sadolin and Sandtex at Chepstow Hotel
Sadolin and Sandtex at Chepstow Hotel A family-run hotel in Chepstow has been given an exterior makeover thanks to Sandtex X-Treme X-Posure® and Sadolin Beautiflex®. The Beaufort Hotel has been run by Michael Collins and his family for almost 30 years. Sandtex...
SkillBuild champion Sandie Webster
Inspirational young decorator and Skillbuild champion Sandie Webster looks back at her time competing and talks about her success since
Crown Paints The Danish Living Exhibition
Crown Trade Paints are at it again! This time with a donation to the stylish Danish Living Exhibition at the Embassy of Denmark in the UK.
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HMG Spray Course Review – Decorator Training
Professional decorator Adam Featherstone gives a full and honest review of the spray course offered at HMG Paints in the North West of England
Axus Q3 Powder Filler Review
Professional decorator Phill Southam gives his full and honest Q3 powder filler review from Axus. Is it up to the task or not?
Johnstone’s Perfect Matt Review – Tinted Colour
Professional decorator Michael Lotherington gives his full and honest review of Johnstone’s perfect matt in a tinted colour
Red Devil Caulk Sealant Review
Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives a full and honest review of the Red Devil caulk sealant which is available from many outlets
Axus Q3 Filler Review – Rob Greenwood
Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives his full and honest review of Q3 powder filler from Axus. Does it get his approval?
Axus Q3 Filler Review by Chris Brettle
Professional decorator Chris Brettle gives a full and honest review of the Q3 powder filler by Axus, one of the market leaders.
Professional insight
Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion Review
Professional decorator Andy Scott talks about the negatives and positives of Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion. Does he hate it, or rate it?
Johnstone’s Perfect Matt Review from a Decorator
Professional decorator Mark Groves gives a full and honest review of Johnstone’s perfect matt. Is it the premium product we expect it to be?
Top Tips for Decorators in Business
Professional painters give their top tips for other decorators in business. This is a handy article for anyone starting out on their own
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