The competition – which recognises those in the industry who are inspiring the next generation of professional decorators – has now opened for this year’s entries. The painting tools manufacturer’s 2023 competition launch follows huge success over the last two years.
Scottish Painting and Decorating Show 2023
It’s showtime! Can you afford not to be at this year’s show?
Mature apprentices
With a declining supply of 16 and 17-year-olds coming into the trade, mature apprentices are helping fill the gap.
First Female Apprentice at Livv
This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.
Hamilton scoops supplier of the year
Crown Decorating Centres named Hamilton as their supplier of the year for 2022.
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.
Purdy announces 2022 Mentor of the Year Winners
Leading professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has crowned two winners for this year’s Mentor of the Year competition.
Airless spraying – part three
In part three of our series on airless sprayers, we look at how to ensure safety at all times when using your airless equipment.
Leyland SDM makes first Pride appearance
Leyland SDM had the pleasure of celebrating Pride with the company’s first-ever appearance at the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.