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…

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.

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.

Painting exteriors

It’s time to get outside. Tony Pearson-Young, AkzoNobel Skills Development Consultant at Dulux Academy explains how to get to grips with tackling exteriors.

Linseed paint

Michiel Brouns has rejuvenated the interest in traditional painting techniques through his linseed oil based products.