Scottish firm I&K Decorators renovated the wooden cladding on this tired facade using GORI Professional 88. Set on a sloping, wooded parkland site with views over the River Tay, the…
Meet our Members – Donald McDonald
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time it’s Donald McDonald, from D McDonald Decorators Ltd. What’s your background? I did my…
Painting the Queen Mary ocean liner
A manuscript from the 1930s, recently unearthed by the author’s son, provides a fascinating insight into the detailed decoration of one of the world’s first ‘express’ transatlantic passenger ships.
Dulux unveils its Colour of the Year 2025
For 2025, Dulux is asking decorators to embrace yellow and infuse a sense of optimism, pride and imagination into their projects. As a guiding light to introduce these bold, positive shades to clients, the paint manufacturer has announced True Joy™ as its Colour of the Year for 2025, which is complemented by three versatile ColourFutures™ palettes.
Crown Trade Supports Historic Restoration
Crown Trade has provided products for the award-winning restoration of a historic conservatory in London.
Valspar Breathes New Life into School
Recognising the impact a positive learning environment can have on students, Valspar Trade is proud to have supported the renovation of Hill Park School, donating a range of its paint products, colour expertise and staff volunteers to help transform the school into a fresh, clean and calm space.
New Orbital Sander from Mirka
Mirka UK is introducing the DEROS II 750 orbital sander, incorporating a 175mm sanding pad to enable quicker and flatter sanding of large surfaces in the construction and decoration, marine production and transport sectors.
Painting the Queen Mary – John Christie’s lecture
If you enjoyed our feature on the painting of the Queen Mary ocean liner, here is the full transcript of John Christie’s lecture from 1936. John oversaw the decoration of the entire ship between 1935 and 1936 while he was working for Glasgow decorating firm Guthrie & Wells.