To celebrate its 100 year anniversary, Purdy has announced a competition to win a trip for two to its heartland, Portland in Oregon. During the luxury seven-night stay, the winner…
Painter of the Year Awards 2024 announced
Johnstone’s Paint has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards, now in its 41st year of honouring the best in the painting and decorating industry….
Crown launches five new colour palettes
Crown Paints has launched its Colour Insights 2025/2026, a collection of five palettes designed to help painters and decorators confidently guide clients with their colour choices. Developed by Crown’s team…
Safety glasses
New eyewear range launched by Specsavers Specsavers has launched its newly enhanced safety eyewear range, co-created with Stryder Eyewear. This collaboration combines decades of expertise with innovation to deliver a…
City students transform garden furniture
City of Glasgow College apprentices use their skills to help local charity. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from the Built Environment department have refurbished the outdoor seating…
Residence gets a refresh with Johnstone’s Trade Sol Silicate Masonry
As a Grade II listed building that hadn’t been decorated for 14 years, The Old Rectory near Honiton was desperately overdue a restoration – particularly on the weathered exterior. The…
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…
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.
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.
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.