06 July 2015

Call for decorating contractors to compete for Painter of the Year

Past winners of the prestigious competition range from residential properties to impressive multi-million pound projects, covering everything in between. Paul Crosby was named Painter of the Year 2014 at Johnstone’s annual Spring award ceremony For example, last year’s winner, Paul Crosby, was commended for his work at York’s historic Purey Cust development. For Paul’s company,[…]

  • 06 July 2015

01 July 2015

Leyland Trade announces television sponsorship with ITV4

Programme introductions for Leyland will appear across the channel’s daytime schedule for the next two months – and will be supported with a dedicated social media campaign. Programme introductions for Leyland will appear across the channel’s daytime schedule. The campaign will highlight its diverse product range and give customers the opportunity to win a variety[…]

  • 01 July 2015

29 June 2015

Stormshield range protects Belfast residence from the elements

The house had cracks emerging in the exterior paintwork as a result of the inadequate water-based product originally applied, leaving the building materials vulnerable to damage and decay. The house had cracks emerging in the paintwork which left the building vulnerable to decay. The Stormshield range Rainbow Decorators used Johnstone’s Alkali Resisting Primer to prevent[…]

  • 29 June 2015

26 June 2015

Crown Trade offers authentic shades with modern appeal

Stretching back hundreds of years, the collection features the major design movements of Palladian and Neo-Classical, Regency, Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival, Victorian Eclectic, Art Deco and post-war ’50’s Sketchbook’. The collection enables specifiers to introduce shades that are personal to the design of a historic building. The Historic Colour Collection features 120 colours within[…]

  • 26 June 2015

24 June 2015

Stormshield protects Yorkshire hospital wing from the elements

Completed seven years ago, the Hadfield Wing is one of the most recent additions to the hospital. The full front elevation of the building features a mix of rendered masonry and timber cladding which was in need of refreshing. Stormshield was specified for the rendered masonry and timber cladding. GML Maintenance and Refurbishment specified Johnstone’s[…]

  • 24 June 2015

16 June 2015

New Timonox flame retardant system showcased at CIH 2015

Protective coating system For over 40 years, Crown Trade’s Timonox flame retardant system has played a key role in fire safety within the social housing sector – slowing down the spread of fire, allowing more time for buildings to be evacuated. The system can help social housing providers bring premises up to the required safety[…]

  • 16 June 2015

16 June 2015

Stormshield range offers exterior trim protection

The range includes Flexible Primer Undercoat, Flexible Satin and Flexible Gloss, available in over 16,000 colours. It provides decorators with products designed to provide long-lasting protection to exterior wood, including windows, doors, fascias and timber cladding. Johnstone’s Stormshield range has been developed to offer reliable and lasting protection for external wood trim. When used as[…]

  • 16 June 2015

12 June 2015

Antimicrobial coating eliminates all bacteria from classrooms

The antimicrobial coating agent succeeded in wiping out almost all bacteria that is usually present in classrooms, according to the results of the recent trial. All Contour LST radiator guards incorporate the BioCote coating in their final finish. All Contour LST radiator guards – a popular product choice for many education sector specifiers – incorporate[…]

  • 12 June 2015

08 June 2015

Microbarr paint limits the spread of infection at NHS facility

Hawthorne Court can accommodate up to 18 patients and provides rehabilitation for people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. The centre provides a range of therapy rooms, including an arts and crafts room as well as patient bedrooms, communal dining, living room areas and a secure garden space. Feature walls in green and blue were[…]

  • 08 June 2015

01 June 2015

Armourcoat new Rusteel finish makes industry Award final

Rusteel Finish. Photo credit : ©Apache Studios (‘Wingback’ chair – James UK; ‘Hooked 3.0 Nude’ lighting – Buster Punch) Armourcoat new Rusteel finish authentic rusted iron or patina effect, creating an aged, weather-beaten, metal surface This time-worn finish similar to weathering (or Corten) steel is created from a water-based paint with metal particles which naturally[…]

  • 01 June 2015