Leyland SDM prepares for Kensington re-launch
A leading decorating and DIY specialist is preparing to re-launch one of its oldest and most successful stores in the heart of London with a fresh look and dozens of new products.
A leading decorating and DIY specialist is preparing to re-launch one of its oldest and most successful stores in the heart of London with a fresh look and dozens of new products.
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.
Crown Paints has dialled up its commitment to making a positive difference to people and the planet, with the launch of an ambitious new environmental and social strategy, Project Possible.
Decorators use PPG ColourScanner to match more than 230 colours in mammoth renovation.
Leading professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has crowned the two winners of this year’s Mentor of the Year competition. Glen Galbraith from Doncaster College was awarded the College Lecturer Mentor of the Year, while James Reeve of Royal Spa Decoration, based in Leamington Spa, was awarded the Painter and Decorator Mentor of the Year.
AkzoNobel is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Community RePaint Network, originally launched through funding provided by Dulux in 1993 and subsequently solely sponsored by the brand. Since its inception, the network has collected 7.8 million litres of paint and distributed 5.4 million litres of paint to those who need it.
Makita has introduced two new heated base layers to its range of job site apparel. Powered either with Makita’s 18V LXT battery or the 12Vmax CXT battery, professionals can stay warm when working in cold, harsh job site conditions with the new DCX200 and DCX201 heated base layer shirts.
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. In this issue, we’re talking to Mark Ivinson and Jonny Blurton, Directors at Trinity Decorating Services of Dalkeith near Edinburgh.
AkzoNobel trials 170L containers in a bid to reduce waste.
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.