Crown Trade Apprentice Decorator of the Year Competition Crown Paints’ competition has the support and involvement of the Painting & Decorating Association and the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. It is organised in conjunction with SkillBuild, the Construction Industry Training Board backed organisation which sets out to nurture the nation’s top apprentices and trainees working in different[…]

Crown Paints win major British Coatings Federation award Crown Paints manufacturing site in Hull site secured the Federation’s Coatings Care Best Performance Award, which reflects all round excellence in the industry. Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation (BCF): “Crown Paints has demonstrated a strong commitment to making its business more sustainable. This has[…]

The site features design ideas for interior designers on the move The ArmourFX website features case studies, finish options, a web-based Customer Relationship Management project delivery system, alongside a large variety of standard and custom design ideas. Armourcoat’s range of applied seamless plaster wall finishes can be used to create custom wall panel systems, signage[…]

Dulux Trade Ultra Matt, Diamond Matt and Diamond Eggshell were chosen to preserve the building’s characteristics, which includes an open-plan L-shaped living and dining room, as well as a brail-tile effect wall. Ultra Matt was specified for the ceiling in order to counter light reflections in the open plan space, whilst Diamond Matt was applied[…]

  The product ensures that the train will withstand bad weather conditions Community Investment Manager, Neal Allison, from construction company Osborne rescued the train, which was due to be dismantled and thrown away before it was given to Frederic Street Pre-School in Walthamstow Forest. PHS Contractors helped to give a new leash of life to[…]

The ‘Housing Colour’ book features visuals of paints used in rooms The 56-page ‘Housing Colour Book’ features a comprehensive colour library, showcasing a variety of palettes in different roomsets, as well as information on choosing colour schemes to support visually impaired people and those with dementia. Available on the Crown Paints website, the guide can be[…]

Launched in order to find the UK’s Ultimate Professional Decorator and Ultimate Professional Contractor Painter, Dulux asked homeowners and contractors to nominate people who provide a dedicated service to impress their domestic and commercial customers. A total of ten decorators have now been selected for the Ultimate Professional Decorator title, alongside seven regional finalists for[…]

The stain resistant, durable and washable Acrylic Durable Matt was used The durable, stain resistant and washable matt was specified in order to achieve a high class finish that will last for years to come, with the Johnstone’s team carrying out the work over evenings and weekends. Nevin of Edinburgh decorators were contracted to complete[…]

The seminar explores the specification of coatings and systems The ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD is being delivered at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way on Thursday 20th November from 11:40am until 12:35pm. The Road Seminar has been running for over 10 years and provides construction, engineering and architectural professionals with an opportunity to network, learn[…]