Dulux Academy Reports Record Year for Training
Dulux Academy reports record year for training. With a 35% uplift in professionals completing courses, training over 27,000 decorators since 2016.
Dulux Academy Reports Record Year for Training
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Dulux Heritage Adds Timeless Elegance to Suffolk Church Hall Transformation
Dulux Heritage Adds Timeless Elegance to Suffolk Church Hall Transformation
Interior of a refurbished Suffolk church hall featuring Dulux Heritage paints, blending original architecture with contemporary style.
Purdy Announces Winners of Mentor of the Year 2025
Purdy Announces Winners of Mentor of the Year 2025
Purdy announces the winners of Mentor of the Year 2025 — celebrating outstanding decorators and recognising excellence in mentoring.
Crown Paints Donates 300 Litres Of Paint For SAHM’s First Drop-in Hub
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
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
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
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
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
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
Historic Royal Porthcawl Clubhouse restored with Crown Trade, and is now ready to welcome members and guests.
LickPro Under The Spotlight
LickPro Under The Spotlight
Discover why LickPro stands out — high-performance trade paints, sustainable tools, and eco-friendly quality made by decorators for decorators.
Homeowners Increasingly Turning To Decorators For Colour Advice
Homeowners Increasingly Turning To Decorators For Colour Advice
Crown Trade research suggest that homeowners increasingly turning to decorators for colour advice (99%). Increase in demand for colour support.
Greene Credentials: Absolute Matt an Receives Eco Update
Greene Credentials: Absolute Matt an Receives Eco Update
Greene Credentials: Absolute Matte a Receives Eco Update 40% of every tin of Absolute Matt Emulsion is made fromrecycled ingredients.
Groundbreaking New Formulations mean you can Prime and Paint Any Surface from a Single Tin
Groundbreaking New Formulations mean you can Prime and Paint Any Surface from a Single Tin
Little Greene have released groundbreaking new formulations mean you can prime and paint any surface from a single tin.
Bradite’s Busy Body Shop Boost
Bradite’s Busy Body Shop Boost
Bradite's busy bodyshop boost. The Bodycentre, in Norwich, has a tough bright new bodyshop floor, after discovering Bradites top coatings.
Earthborn launches ECOPRO Matt Emulsion
Earthborn launches ECOPRO Matt Emulsion
Earthborn has announced the upcoming launch of ECOPRO Matt Emulsion, a professional grade paint designed to meet the real world demands of decorators while helping them meet the growing call for sustainable solutions. Built for both domestic and commercial...
Simon Walker Wins The Trip Of A Lifetime With Purdy
Simon Walker Wins The Trip Of A Lifetime With Purdy
Painter and decorator, Simon Walker wins the trip of a lifetime with Purdy. Winning a seven-night luxury stay in Oregon, and create a custom brush.
Britain’s Community Spaces Under Threat
Britain’s Community Spaces Under Threat
Britains community spaces under threat. Five centres have been listed for £500 million to showcase their true value, call for urgent investment.
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