Johnstone’s Trade has launched Obliterate Matt, a new premium-quality emulsion paint engineered for speed, durability and great results. Created with time-pressured professionals in mind, it delivers unrivalled opacity in a single coat to simplify application and reduce time on site, making…
Scottish Decorators’ Federation chooses new venue for annual show. Great news for the Scottish decorating industry – on Friday 27 March 2026, the Scottish Painting and Decorating Show is back….
Johnstone’s Paint teams up with World Snooker Tour and Mind to ‘frame’ conversation around mental wellbeing. Johnstone’s Paint has partnered with World Snooker Tour (WST) and national mental health charity Mind to deliver…
Rodo celebrates its centenary as a fourth generation, independently run family business. From formative beginnings as a three-employee broom supplier to the UK’s most widely distributed trade decorating accessories supplier,…
Crown Paints has donated 300 litres of paint to SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to help bring to life the charity’s new drop-in mental health hub in Glasgow. The…
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 28 November….
Leading paint manufacturer secures Race to Net Zero title for third consecutive year at the British Coatings Federation awards (BCF) Crown Paints has secured three prestigious awards at the 2025…
Bell, one of the largest property service contractors in the UK, has recently acquired McDermid Decorators, which will continue to trade under its existing name and structure. Painting and decorating…
A new analysis of ONS data by experts at The Paint Shed has revealed a significant gender gap across UK trade occupations, with men outnumbering 60 to 1. Despite modest progress in…
A well-loved local snooker club in Hull has undergone a vibrant transformation, breathing new life into the cherished local space. Tradewell Snooker Club has been given a fresh new look, creating a warm and inviting…
