Interview with apprentice Sam McDougall
In the second of our interviews with apprentices, we speak to 19-year-old Sam McDougall, a first-year apprentice with George Nicolson, studying at Edinburgh College. What’s your background? I’m from Gilmerton…
Green is the colour
HMG Paints has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues…
Another Valspar palette from Olivia Bowen
Love Island star and home renovator Olivia Bowen has launched her second colour palette with Valspar Paint. After the huge success of her first collection last year, Olivia has teamed up…
Insurance – it’s essential
Neil Whiteford from Roxburgh Insurance Brokers paints a picture of risk, responsibility and growth, showing how businesses must adapt their cover as they expand. My previous article (Decorating Matters, Winter…
Not just for boys
Belfast City Council has become the first local authority in Northern Ireland to sign up as a champion for the #NotJustForBoys initiative. This campaign is an initiative led by Women’s…
TradeKart adds Dulux Decorator Centre to its site
TradeKart has announced the launch of Dulux Decorator Centre on its trade marketplace. The partnership gives tradespeople direct access to Dulux Decorator Centre stores across London and the South East…
Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2025 – the winners
Voted for on the night by fellow attendees, Lee Burns Decorators Ltd was awarded their second win of the night after they took home the Residential category award for the outstanding work on Matheson Church, Dunoon. The historic project required highly…
New campaign for Crown
Crown Paints partners with real decorators to front new ‘Looks like’ campaign. Crown Paints has partnered with professional painters and decorators to front its new ‘Looks like…’ campaign, working with…
New store for The Paint Shed
The painting and decorating chain adds Dundee to the list. The Paint Shed has opened a new store in Dundee, selling accessories to both professional decorators and retail customers. This…
Crown Paints joins the Scottish Decorators’ Federation
Crown Paints has officially joined the Scottish Decorators’ Federation (SDF), demonstrating its commitment to supporting professional decorators across Scotland. The membership extends across Crown’s family of trusted brands including Crown Trade, Macpherson Trade…
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