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Purdy Announces Winners of Mentor of the Year 2025
Leading professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has announced this year’s winners of its Mentor of the Year competition, at an awards ceremony held in central London on Friday 28th November. Maureen Turner from UHI Inverness was crowned College Lecturer...
Crown Paints Donates 300 Litres Of Paint For SAHM’s First Drop-in Hub
Crown paints donates 300 litres of paint for samh’s first drop-in hub (Scottish Action for Mental Health), to bring life to their new hub in Glasgow.
Leyland and Dulux Team up to Tackle London’s Homelessness crisis
Leyland and Dulux team up to tackle London’s homelessness crisis. They will donate £2 from every tin of Dulux Trade and Dulux Heritage paint sold.
Crown Paints Nets Three Awards at 2025 British Coatings Federation Awards
Leading paint manufacturer, Crown Paints nets three awards at 2025 British Coatings Federation Awards.
Hull Snooker Hall Gets a Vibrant Makeover, Creating a Welcoming Community Hub
Hull snooker hall gets a vibrant makeover, creating a welcoming community hub. Led by Johnstone’s Paint, collaborating with World Snooker Tour.
Crown Trade Supports Heritage Venue Refurbishment at Hedsor House
Crown Trade supports heritage venue refurbishment at Hedsor House, providing products for their refurbishment of its guest accommodation.
Skypoint School Shines With Valspar Trade
Skypoint School shines with Valspar Trade. Transforming the interiors into a welcoming environment, tailored to youth with additional support need
Historic Royal Porthcawl Clubhouse Restored with Crown Trade
Historic Royal Porthcawl Clubhouse restored with Crown Trade, and is now ready to welcome members and guests.
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Discover why LickPro stands out — high-performance trade paints, sustainable tools, and eco-friendly quality made by decorators for decorators.
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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...
Axus Décor Flex E Scuttle Liner Review
The Axus Décor Flex E Scuttle Liner is a silicone insert that fits inside a paint scuttle. The material itself is a coated silicone, which means paint won’t stick to it. The idea is that you can use the scuttle liner when painting, remove as much paint as you can at...
Corona Paint Brush Review
Professional Decorator Robin Gofton writes an honest Corona paint brush review – A brand manufactured in the USA.
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.
The Best Paint for MDF – a Full Guide
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and honest guide on the best paint products for MDF based on his personal experience.
How to Paint MDF – a Full Guide
Professional decorator Robin Gofton writes a full and honest guide on how to paint MDF, including his tool recommendations.
How to Paint Render – a Full Guide
Professional decorator Robin Gofton explains everything there is to know about how to paint render, including product recommendations.
