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Nectar360 and Dulux Decorator Centre celebrate 20-year partnership
Nectar360 is celebrating 20 years in partnership with Dulux Decorator Centre, the UK’s leading paint and decorating merchant
LickPro Launches Click & Collect Service with Screwfix
With immediate effect the entire LickPro paint range is now available through Screwfix’s convenient Click & Collect program. Click & Collect is now offered in 1L, 2.5L and 5L across both LickPro MAX+ for high-traffic areas and their newly launched Vinyl Matt,...
See Colour in a New Light with Dulux Heritage Lighting Tool
Light - whether it be natural or artificial - can dramatically affect how a paint colour appears and therefore needs to be a key consideration when choosing the right shade for the space. The new Dulux Heritage Lighting Tool has been developed to support decorators,...
Leyland celebrates four decades with hundreds of trade deals
Tradespeople in London have been given a spring boost after leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland announced two months of deals on hundreds of its most popular products to celebrate 40 years in business. Leyland, which has 35 stores across the capital, serves...
Valspar Trade to Showcase its Paint at Care Roadshow Scotland
Valspar Trade will be attending Care Roadshow Scotland on 1st April 2025, showcasing its range of expertly formulated paint products.
How to Save Time Prepping Surfaces with Blockade
How to save time prepping surfaces with Blockade shellac sealer primer, the ultimate interior stainblocker, available at selected stockists.
Emperor Masonry Paint Awarded BBA Agrément Certificate
Masonry Paint has officially been awarded the BBA Agrément Certificate, which is a mark of excellence in the construction industry.

AkzoNobel recognised as a Menopause Friendly Employer
Accelerating action in the workplace: AkzoNobel recognised as a Menopause Friendly Employer as a mark of excellence for menopause at work.

Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2024 Shortlist Revealed
JOHNSTONE’S PAINT brand by PPG announces Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2024: Shortlist Revealed for Ceremony
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Dulux Heritage Review – Written by a Decorator
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Dulux Heritage review after using the products for the past couple of years.
Purdy Painter’s Storage Box Review
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Purdy Painter’s Storage Box review after owning one for 6 months.
Glixtone Fungi-Shield Anti-Mould Paint Review
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Glixtone Fungi-Shield Anti-Mould Paint review after using the product at work.
The Best Mould Remover
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes about the best mould remover products on the market in this easy-to-follow guide.
Should you Line Walls before Wallpapering?
Should you line walls before wallpapering? Professional Decorator Robin Gofton explains everything you need to know.
How to Spray Paint Picture Frames
Professional decorator Robin Gofton explains how to spray paint picture frames, and the products you should opt for.
Wallpapering a Bathroom – a Full Guide
Professional decorator Robin Gofton explains everything there is to know about wallpapering a bathroom or shower room.