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CT1 / PeelTec offer at Crown Decorating Centres!!
CT1 / PeelTec offer at Crown Decorating Centres!! Brilliant offer on at Crown Decorating Centres running from the 8th February all the way through until the 31st March!! Buy two cartridges of CT1 Sealant and construction adhesive (price £10.50 plus VAT each)...
Dulux Select Decorators virtual pub
Dulux Select decorators have set up and meet in their own virtual pub, The Fitch & Bristle every Friday night to alleviate lockdown.
Dulux Select Decorators show their true colours
Sean Kelly was left devastated when a thief made off with his Citroen Berlingo until Dulux Select decorators stepped up and showed their true colours.
Latest news
Dulux Heritage Launches Perfect Blend
Dulux Heritage launches the perfect blend of modern style and substance for decorators with two new premium products including eggshell and matt emulsion
Crown calls all decorators to support Can Back
Crown calls all decorators to support Can Back – a way for decorators to dispose of their paint tins in a responsible and environmentally friendly way.
Funding for Decorating NVQ in Tees Valley
Funding for Decorating NVQ in Tees Valley Do you need a Blue CSCS Card in Painting & Decorating? We have funding available to deliver the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing FREE OF CHARGE in TEES VALLEY If your local council is Middlesbrough,...
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Product reviews
Hanford & Green Acrylic Matt
Professional decorator Daniel Wilson gives his honest opinion on Hanford & Green Acrylic Matt in white. Will it stand up to his tests?
Dulux Trade Eggshell Review (Oil-Based)
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Dulux Trade eggshell review. Does he think it’s a good drop of gear?
Armstead Vinyl Matt Review
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Armstead Vinyl Matt Review which is often sold alongside Dulux.
Hanford & Green ACRYLIC SATIN Review
Professional decorator Daniel Wilson gives a full and honest Hanford & Green Acrylic Satin review, including a durability test.
Hanford and Green Review – Acrylic Matt and Satin
A full and frank Hanford and Green review by professional decorator Simon Young. See what this expert has to say in this blog.
Leyland Super Leytex Review, Written by a Decorator
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Leyland Super Leytex, a cheap contract matt emulsion made by PPG.
Professional insight
Crown or Dulux, Which is Better Paint?
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about which is the better paint, Crown or Dulux. This is an interesting debate with good products in each camp.
Do Not Use Contract Matt as a Mist Coat
Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains why you do not use contract matt as a mist coat and the problems it can lead to
Brushes are so last year. It’s all about spraying
Professional decorator Phil Beckwith explains why brushes are so last year and everyone should be using airless sprayers.
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