Dulux Decorator Centre celebrates milestone birthday in 2025

Posted Jun 11, 2025 | Featured industry news, Industry | 0 comments

For over a century, Dulux Decorator Centre has been partnering with tradespeople across the country, providing unwavering support, expertise and innovative solutions to propel them to succeed. To honour this incredible journey, the paint merchant will be celebrating with its colleagues and customers via a year-long extravaganza of activity, including competitions, giveaways, not-to-be missed events and contributing to local communities by donating paint to worthy causes nationwide, helping to brighten people’s lives.

Dulux Decorator Centre started as JP McDougall in 1895, opening as a single shop on Blackfriars Street in Manchester. The business expanded to over 100 stores by 1990, and this momentum has continued ever since. In 1998, the company began trading as Dulux Decorator Centre and has now grown to a nationwide network of over 230 stores.

 

The in-store colleagues and dedicated Account and Specification teams provide expert advice for customers – from paint specification to supply and beyond. JP McDougall’s philosophy was to ensure that the business was centred around people, and this is still the foundation of Dulux Decorator Centre today and in the future – it is committed to providing the trade with unrivalled support and expertise to help decorating businesses thrive.

Sarah Atkins, Managing Director at Dulux Decorator Centre, commented: “I am incredibly proud to be part of a business with so much history, and stepping into my new role this year, I am excited to continue working with our talented team and trusted suppliers to provide expertise and experiences that are centred on our customers’ needs.

Store room at Dulux Decorator Centre

We see ourselves as more than just a supplier; we’re a partner. Our dedicated team are there to offer industry insight and project expertise whenever customers need it, equipping them with the tools, advice and support they need to propel their business forward.

“Our 130th anniversary is a chance to celebrate with our colleagues and the decorating industry and to give back to our customers and move forwards together to ensure a bright future for the sector.”

To stay up to date with the latest competitions, giveaways and events – and to find out how Dulux Decorator Centre can support your business – sign up to the Dulux Decorator Centre newsletter here: www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/newsletter/subscribe

For more information on Dulux Decorator Centre, visit: www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/

Posted Jun 11, 2025 | 0 comments

About the Author

About the Author

Mike Cupit has been in the decorating industry since 2002 and has mostly worked as a Trade Decorator in the domestic sector (peoples’ homes). Self-proclaimed “product geek”, Mike has a passion for paint and decorating tools. Mike now spends most of his time testing paint products and tools, comparing them to similar products on the market, and blogging about the industry in general. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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