Meet our Members – James Robertson

In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, we hear from James Robertson, the third James in his family to lead Robertson…

Cait Whitson – profile

A move to London sealed Cait Whitson’s fate as a skilled decorative artist.Neil Braidwood speaks to her about her journey. I met Cait Whitson in her Perth-based workshop where one…

Meet our Members – Ivor Cluness

In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, we hear from Ivor Cluness, from Shetland-based decorating firm Anderson & Cluness Ltd. What’s…

Jenolite rust remover

As Jenolite celebrates its 85th anniversary, Neil Braidwood speaks to CEO Neil Wildon and MD Connor Heap to see what their plans are for the future. When John H Lawrence…

Rose of Jericho paint company

Neil Braidwood meets Tom Balch, Director at Rose of Jericho, the trailblazing paint company that has really made a name for itself.  In the 1980s, it became clear that non-permeable…

Interiors resource in Glasgow

Neil Braidwood travels to Material Source, an innovative shop window of interior products designed to inspire.  Everyone needs inspiration. Even if you are just slapping magnolia on a stairwell wall,…

The future of workwear

Decorating Matters Editor Neil Braidwood discovers that workwear is changing with the times. Why do painters and decorators wear white? The tradition dates back to the 19th century when painters…