We talk to Greg Harkness, who is owner of Harkness Painting & Decorating Ltd.
Airless spray painting
Airless sprayers are a fast and cost-effective way to apply high-quality coatings. In the first of a three-part series, we look at how to get the most from your airless spraying equipment.
International Women’s Day
Debbie Sampson, store manager at Dulux Decorator Centre Falkirk, tells us about her job.
International Women’s Day
Women play an important part in the painting and decorating trade, but they need to be supported, as it can be a daunting business to be in.
Apprentice Ambassador
Northampton decorator and apprentice ambassador praises positive impact of young workers on his business.
Apprentice teaches mentor new tricks
Apprentice’s social media skills bring millions of online views and new business to specialist international decorator.
Power to the People
As one of Scotland’s biggest employers of apprentices, City Building has a unique story to tell. Neil Braidwood speaks to Gavin Hay and Graham Chatham to find out more.
Painting outdoors
Outdoor maintenance should be done every few years – weather dependent, of course. Neil Braidwood gets the inside story on the outside jobs
Teaching through a pandemic
Last year was a tough one for apprentices working in the painting and decorating field. With colleges closed and online learning the norm, it was hard to gain the practical skills required.
Apprentice scheme developed
Young people across Scotland are getting the chance to learn new skills which could result in them being taken on as a painting and decorating apprentice, thanks to a new Pathways to Apprenticeship programme