Purdy has announced the launch of its latest Inspiring the Next Generation campaign: a series of 17 videos offering insight, advice and useful tips for anyone starting a career in the painting and decorating industry. Available across Purdy’s social media channels, the videos highlight the importance of choosing the right tools for the job to achieve the perfect finish.
Scottish paint companies (part two)
Specialising in a niche product can mean a long life for a paint company. Neil Braidwood speaks to Smith & Rodger which has been going since 1877 and Mac & Brush which launched last year.
Mature apprentices
With a declining supply of 16 and 17-year-olds coming into the trade, mature apprentices are helping fill the gap.
Dulux Trade creates perfect colour palettes for SEND school
Colour is important. But it’s really important when you are choosing a colour scheme for school pupils that have special needs. Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of…
Scottish paint companies
Decorating Matters editor Neil Braidwood investigates two Scottish paint companies – Craig & Rose, which has been trading for almost 200 years, and the Isle of Skye Paint Company, which launched in 2015.
Signwriters – part two
In part two of our special feature on signwriting, Neil Braidwood meets Ciarán Glöbel from Glasgow and Mac Hutchison from the Scottish Borders. Both fell into the trade by accident, but business is really booming for these two creatives.
Meet our Members – Mark Nevin
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. In this issue it’s current National President,
Mark Nevin, who is also a Director of Mackay Decorators (Perth) Ltd.
Airless spraying – part three
In part three of our series on airless sprayers, we look at how to ensure safety at all times when using your airless equipment.
Signwriters – part one
Painted signs are back. Shops and businesses large and small are returning to traditional techniques and employing signwriters and painters. In part one of our special feature, Editor Neil Braidwood meets two of the hardest working in the business
Meet our Members – Kevin Milne
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, it’s Kevin Milne, who is owner of Lawrence Milne Decorators Ltd. What’s your background?…