Colour and character for social housing refurbishment Johnstone’s Trade has delivered a perfect colour specification for a large-scale social housing refurbishment in Perth. Perth-based Mackay Decorators, and Johnstone’s Trade, chosen to repaint and refresh the exterior and interior of 30 housing blocks originally built in the 1930’s and now managed by Fairfield Housing Co-operative in[…]

Armourcoat presented its new surface finishes at the Retail Design Expo in London Rusteel metal rust finish Armourcoat has developed its Rusteel finish to provide a patina effect with the aim of creating an aged and weather-beaten look. The new coating has been manufactured using a water-based paint with metal particles that naturally begin to[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]