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Dulux Decorator Centre bringing colour to communities
Dulux Decorator Centre bringing a little bit of colour to communities across the UK by backing good will projects all over Britain.
10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS
Dulux Decorator Centre donating 10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS contractors working in hospitals during Covid-19 pandemic Dulux Decorator Centre has joined forces with customers to provide NHS Estate teams and contractors working on emergency NHS projects with vital donations of Dulux Trade Sterishield paint. A range of initiatives have taken...
Dulux boosts mental health support
Dulux boosts mental health support for Select Decorators as it partners with Rainy Day Trust Dulux Select Decorators has increased the range of support it offers its members to help them counter mental health challenges. Dulux research identified how widespread these issues are within the trade - with half of all decorators admitting they have been affected...
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Dulux Academy unveils new spray theatre
Dulux Academy unveils a new state-of-the-art spray theatre at it’s headquarters in Slough in partnership with Graco for their stray courses.
Dulux Decorator Centre helping get the trade back
Dulux Decorator Centre helping get the trade back on its feet Dulux Decorator Centre is helping the nation’s decorators build their businesses back up with a new job-finding service, alongside free Checkatrade membership*. The measures are part of their Backing...
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Product reviews
Tikkurila Optiva 5 Review – Durable Matt Emulsion
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Tikkurila Optiva 5 review, a durable matt emulsion used on interior ceilings and walls.
The Best Adhesion Primer on the Market
Decorating God, Robin Gofton conducts the mother of all comparison tests with the hope of finding the best adhesion primer on the market.
Dulux Trade Gloss Review – all you need to know
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Dulux Trade Gloss review. A product he thinks gives an awesome finish.
Jotun Demidekk Ultimate Review
Professional decorator Scott Murphy gives a full and honest Demidekk Ultimate Review. A product he has absolute faith will stand up to the British weather.
Brush Mate Review by a professional decorator
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest brush mate review based on his own experience. Do they work? Are they worth their money?
Johnstone’s Oil-Based Eggshell Review
Professional decorator Scott Murphy gives his full and honest Johnstone’s oil-based eggshell review, but how does it compare with similar products?
Professional insight
Google Mybusiness Free business listing
Professional decorator Phill Southam talks about Google Mybusiness, which is a free business listing ideal for any tradesman.
Five Top Tips on Getting Decorator’s Insurance
John Palmer, Managing director of Coversure Poole gives you his Five Top Tips on Getting Decorator’s Insurance which will also help you save money!
Is Dulux Select Worthwhile? A full Review
Is becoming a Dulux Select Decorator Worthwhile? We interviewed three well known select members in a bid to find out more.
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