In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, it’s Alasdair Campbell, from the Isle of Skye Paint Company. There are two sides to the business – decorating and paint manufacturing.
Asbestos – the silent killer
Painters should be aware of asbestos. It can be deadly when disturbed. Know what to look for and get a specialist company in to test and remove it if necessary.
Anti-slip paint
Anti-slip paint could mean the difference between life and death. Decorating Matters Editor Neil Braidwood caught up with two established firms that have been keeping us all safe for generations
Women in the industry
Women are playing an increasingly important role in the painting and decorating sector. Their numbers are still relatively low, but growing all the time. And, as these three ground-breaking professionals show, women are ready, willing and able to lead from the front.
Mental health at work
The construction industry is a place where poor mental health is often ignored, leading to tragic outcomes. One firm believes it’s time for that to change.
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.
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.