04 March 2015

Social housing residents benefit from Decorating Allowance Scheme

Johnstone’s Trade has developed its Decorating Allowance Scheme to allow residents of social housing to satisfy their decorating needs and renovate their homes The Decorating Allowance Scheme was developed to give social housing residents the opportunity to decorate their homes to their tastes. After applying for the scheme, residents will receive a monetary voucher or[…]

  • 04 March 2015

25 February 2015

Wood finishes manufacturer celebrates 25th anniversary

Osmo UK is celebrating 25 years of creating eco-friendly wood finishes Steve Grimwood, Osmo UK’s Managing Director, founded the company in 1990 when he began stocking wood finishes in his garage. Osmo UK began trading from a small warehouse in 1997; within 8 years, its warehouse space had trebled in size. Now, Osmo UK dispatches[…]

  • 25 February 2015

24 February 2015

Re-decoration makeover for Milton Keynes charity

MK Snap hopes that the re-decoration makeover from Johnstone’s will improve its facility for its learners MK Snap was announced as the winner of the campaign. The charity, which is based in Milton Keynes, aims to give people with learning difficulties the opportunity to develop their life skills and education. It also prepares them for[…]

  • 24 February 2015

20 February 2015

Masonry paint for use in adverse weather

Sandtex Trade’s new masonry paint has been designed to allow specifiers to decorate in all weather conditions The paint allows decorators to begin working on outdoor developments before the UK’s traditional exterior painting season begins. To ensure that it is protected against winter’s harsh weather conditions, Sandex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry Paint is manufactured[…]

  • 20 February 2015

20 February 2015

Crown Contract Paint range available at Toolstation

Crown Paints’ Contract Paints range is currently only available in Toolstation’s stores. Products from the range can also be ordered on the company’s website The range can be found in any Toolstation store, as well as on Toolstation’s website. Toolstation’s customers will have a choice from eleven products. One example is Crown Paints’ High Gloss[…]

  • 20 February 2015

17 February 2015

Sustainability CPD to be launched at Ecobuild

Crown Paints’ latest CPD seminar, ‘Different Shades of Green – Delivering Paint Sustainability’, will be launched at Ecobuild 2015 The new seminar will be delivered by Crown Paints’ CPD presenter, David Spicer. It is the latest edition to Crown Paints’ series of CPD seminars, which already includes ‘Effective paint specification’, ‘Colour in education’ and ‘The[…]

  • 17 February 2015

11 February 2015

Healthcare Colour Book released by Crown Paints

Crown Paints has created its Healthcare Colour Book to show how colour can be used to improve hospital and healthcare environments The company’s Healthcare Colour Book is 48 pages long and has been made up of visual features that are accompanied by written information and guidance. The booklet includes information on the relationship between colour[…]

  • 11 February 2015

03 February 2015

Metal rust finish from Armourcoat

Armourcoat’s Rusteel finish has been designed to give a rusted iron or patina effect The Rusteel finish is created from a water-based paint, which has metal particles that naturally tarnish when they are roused. A sealer coat has also been designed as a protective layer to preserve the look of the paint. The finish is[…]

  • 03 February 2015

03 February 2015

Flash-free vinyl matt paint for Audi dealership

An Audi dealership has benefited from Johnstone’s Trade’s new flash-free formula, which is suitable for use in areas subject to critical lighting Over 500 litres of the new flash-free formulation has been used to paint the walls and ceiling of the large Audi dealership. Johnstone’s made the decision to re-design its vinyl matt paint after[…]

  • 03 February 2015

16 January 2015

Export success for UK manufacturer of powder coatings Thermaset

Export boost for Thermaset The export orders from Norway and Spain for Thermaset Limited, a Tamworth based manufacturer of powder coatings, follows the recent announcement of plans to invest three quarters of a million pounds in plant and production machinery in 2015 which will help double production capacity. Traditionally, powder coating has not been regarded[…]

  • 16 January 2015