The official journal of the Painting and Decorating...

thedecoratorFebruary – March 2014

The official journal of the Painting and Decorating Association

InsideNorth East RegionCelebrates 150 yearsRegional News and Events

New Products and ReviewsUNIEP Workshop SeeksAmbassador Member Firm

Superb Work at theCrown Skillbuild FinalPainting Industry News

thegalleryMark Cox Decorating – See pages 8 and 9...

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February/March 2014 — Volume 83 No 1

Painting & Decorating Association Head Office32 Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5TWTelephone: 024 7635 3776 Fax: 024 7635 4513info@paintingdecoratingassociation.co.ukwww.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk

Chief Executive OfficerNeil [email protected]

thedecoratorThe official journal of the Painting and Decorating Association

04-26 AssociationNews

28 Members News

30 Another flockon the wall

32-37 IndustryNews

38-39 Case Studies

40-41 Tooltalk

42-46 New Products

PDA EditorialNeil [email protected]

Advertising and EditorialCatherine Saint Publicity4 Kenwood Road, Sheffield, S7 1NPTelephone: 0114 255 9686 / 07941 [email protected]

The Decorator is published byCatherine Saint Publicity on behalf ofthe Painting & Decorating Association

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The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those held by the Association. Editorial items in this publicationand the statements and opinions expressed thereon are published on the understanding that the author of the contributionis solely responsible for the opinions so expressed. Although every care is taken with advertising, no responsibility can beaccepted by the published for their products, services and other matters advertised. The publisher will not be liable for anyloss or damage consequential or otherwise occasioned by error, late publication or the failure of an advertisement to appearin any cause whatsoever.

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I hope you all had a great Christmas, and I would also like to wish you alla happy and prosperous New Year. Let’s hope that 2014 will be a good yearfor your business and good health for all of our members.

It has been eight weeks since I was elected into Office and became yourNational President. In that time I have attended the World Skills Show inBirmingham and the National Painting & Decorating Show at the RicohArena, Coventry.

The World Skills Show was excellent; the standard of work was very highfrom the apprentices engaged. I was disappointed that only one apprenticewas representing our decorating firms, all the other entrants came fromcolleges. I would hope that 2014 is the year when more of our memberapprentices are engaged in this competition, with more firms taking onmore apprentices to sustain the industry.

On 6 December 2013, Joyce and I were invited to attend the North EastRegional Christmas Luncheon to celebrate their 150 Anniversary Year. Thiswas held at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. It was like a blast from the past,seeing members and friends talking about the history of the Region.

Dear Members

Norman Nuttall gave an excellent speech, with lots of humor, which istypical of Norman. Bob Smith gave us the history of the past 150 years ofthe North East Region since its inception, thiswas excellent – I do have to say though Bobyou certainly do not look your age!!

The highlight of the day for me, was whenAlan Pearson, North East Regional Presidentpresented me with a plaque making me anhonorary member of the Region. He alsobestowed the same to Norman Nuttall.

I would like to thank all at the NorthEast Region and once again wish youall a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Sam DaviesNational President

in this issue...

Wallplanner- it's official -

Christmas Day is 25 Decemberand Boxing Day is 26 December,not as incorrectly marked up on

the 2014 Wallplanner.We sincerely apologise to anyone

who thought they werecoming one day earlier in 2014.

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PAST PRESIDENTS OF the North East Region ofthe Painting and Decorating Association werejoined by regional Presidents from across Britainand National President, Sam Davies, to mark the150th anniversary of the founding of the firstAssociation of Master Painters.

The PDA can trace its origins back to thefirst meeting of what was to become theNorth East Region, in Bradford in 1863. TheNE Region is the PDA’s longest-running branchand 16 Past Presidents, who have representedthe area, attended a special luncheon to

celebrate the anniversary at The Majestic Hotelin December.

It has been 150 years since Master PainterEdward Harland invited his peers in Bradford toform an Association, one of the first of theemerging trade union organisations which werescattered across Britain.

Believed to be the first meeting of its kindamong Master Painters, the event marked a newmovement within the trade.

Within months, the group had formed links withother associations which had formed in Leeds,

Halifax and Huddersfield, to form the West RidingPainters’ Association.

In 1918, the Association became the YorkshireBranch of the newly formed National Federationof Master Painters and Decorators of Englandand Wales (NFMP&D) eventually merging withLincolnshire in 1947 to become the North EastRegion which it remains today.

The Region has remained a staunch member ofthe national body, which was renamed as theBritish Decorators Association in 1972 beforemerging with the Painting and DecoratingFederation in 2002 to become the Painting andDecorating Association. PDA Chief Executive, Neil Ogilvie was joined by

National President, Sam Davies and current NorthEast Region President, Alan Pearson at the event,which included a Christmas luncheon and a seriesof speakers throughout the afternoon.

North East Region celebrates 150 years

their craft, with a minimum of five years trainingand will provide excellent customer service.

“It is important to us as an organisation and toour members in the North East Region that wemark this very special anniversary.

“It was fantastic to see so many of our membersand former regional Presidents all turn out tosupport the event. It was a very special day in theproud history of our organisation.” �

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Regional Presidents, Bob Greenup, HarveyClugson and Mike Vellander were also inattendance and Michelle Pearson, wife of currentNE President Alan Pearson, was invited to sayGrace before the celebratory Christmas meal.

Regional Secretary for the NE Region, NigelDeamer gave a speech at the luncheon,welcoming the 16 Past Presidents of the Regionwho attended the event, giving special mention toPast Presidents Alan Daniels and Cecil Underwood,who were unable to attend but sent their bestwishes to members.

Past NE Region Presidents at the event were:Gordon Hare, Tony Cook, Brian Exley, Bob Smith,Roger Britton, Tony Price, Tom Longdon, JackHoliday, Geoff Squires, Derek Longcake, Mike Clow,

Les Brown, Danny Moffatt, Trevor Show, NigelDeamer and Neil Ogilvie.

Following the celebration luncheon, HonoraryRegional Treasurer Bob Smith gave a talk full ofhistorical facts relating to the PDA and the time ofits inception, while Norman Nuttall from theNorth West Region gave a humorous view of theNorth East Region to the assembled members.

Chief Executive of the PDA, Neil Ogilvie, said:“While in some ways the PDA has progressed rapidlyfrom the early days of the trade union movement,as a trade body our aims remain the same.

“The PDA exists to represent, support and adviseour members, while ensuring that they uphold thestandards required to display our quality marque,which tells customers our members are experts in

� Former North East Regional President (and now PDA ChiefExecutive) Neil Ogilvie with current North East President,Alan Pearson and National President Sam Davies.

National Insurance Contributions (NICs)

cuts introduced in April 2014Across the UK 1.25 million small businesses and

charities will benefit from the new Employment

Allowance on employer NICs to be introduced in

April 2014.

National Minimum Wage:Rogue businesses named and shamed!

From October 2013 employers who fail to pay

the NMW will be named and shamed under

revamped plans to make it easier to clamp down

on rogue businesses.

Card transactions tracked by HMRCA new crackdown on tax evasion will make

information on all credit and debit card

payments to UK businesses available to HMRC

for the first time.

Stay Safe Online helpCyber crime and security is something which

affects many small businesses. Over the last year

alone 87 per cent of small businesses suffered

a cyber security breach at an average cost

of between £35,000 and £65,000. Visit

www.staysafeonline.org for a wealth of

information and simple things to put into practise.

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The PDA Notice Board will bring you the latest news andupdates about our association and also the wider issuesand concerns across our industry reported on by HeadOffice staff and Committee Members.

Further information can be found on all of thesecampaigns and initiatives on the PDA website.

If you have an opinion or question on the topics discussedcontact Head Office on 024 7635 3776.

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FinancialGeneral MeetingAll members are advised that the Financial

General Meeting of the Association

will take place immediately prior to

the National Council Meeting on

19 March at Novotel, Fishergate, York.

To approve the amendments made to the

Constitution and Rules of the Association

as discussed at the 2013 AGM.

Check it outNew consumer website www.propertychecklists.co.uk now offers a free, independent checklist on

how to choose a quality painter and decorator, sponsored by the Painting and Decorating

Association. Kate Faulkner, MD of the website explains “I set the site up as I was fed up of people

not having easy access to independent information about how to carry out a property project and

especially choose an expert rather than a rogue trader”.

Unfortunately in Kate’s experience consumers don't always think carefully about choosing who they

allow into their home and ensuring the person they do choose has pride in their work and really cares

about doing a great job for homeowners. Kate says "We are delighted to work alongside the Painting

and Decorating Association and look forward to helping to promote the members to the public.

Financial security forthe whole familyDo you want to ensure

that there will be

enough money

available for your

family to pay the

urgent bills if you

die. Safeguard your

family now by joining

the HMCA Life Extra Plan.

The plan is a ten year term life plan which provides

£5,000 in the event of death due to any cause.

Special rates are available for PDA Members.

Interested? Telephone: 01423 866985

email: [email protected]

Economy roundup• Construction output rose by 2.6% inQ3 2013 compared to Q2, according torevised data from the Office forNational Statistics. However housingrepair and maintenance activity wasstatic quarter-on-quarter.

• New orders were static in Q3 2013 aftera strong rise in Q2. Strongest growth was seen for industrial construction new orders (+32%).• Growth in workforce jobs in construction accelerated to 1.7% in Q3 2013 compared withQ2, taking the total to 2.07 million

• The Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 62.1 in Decemberfrom 62.6 in the previous month.

Rest and relaxationGREAT DISCOUNTS AND EXCLUSIVEOFFERS FOR YOUR&R is an exclusive offer for Marriott partnersonly. As a PDA member you can benefit fromfantastic savings at Marriott hotels across the UK!

Kick start this year by staying true to your New Year’s resolution to get fit! As a PDA memberyou can join one of Marriott’s 41 Leisure Clubs located throughout the UK with no joining fee,no contract and a discount of 15% off full peak monthly membership!

Perhaps you’ve promised to lower your handicap in 2014? Marriott offers PDA members10% discount off 7 day golf monthly membership rates at participating Marriott Hotel &Country Clubs so you can get closer to a winning golf swing! What’s more these fantasticdiscounts are also available to your spouse or partner plus 2 x 7 day passes to give to friendsand family worth up to £210 when you join!

In addition to these membership offers you can also enjoy a 25% saving or more when youbook a Friday night or two night weekend Stay for Breakfast™ break. If you’re jetting off onholiday, save on Park Here, Fly There packages which includes one night’s accommodation andup to 15 days parking at hotels strategically located at airports across the UK.Keep a look out for more new and exciting special offers throughout the year!

For terms and conditions and more information on the wide range of offers available to you call0845 600 0072 and ask for promotional code GYX, or visit the website marriott.co.uk/randrDon’t forget to take your ID with you when you check in!

Fahey Contracts

Stuart Yates

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Stewkley Decorating

� The re-decoration of thisconservatory required filling in thecracks in sill joints wood/walljunctions and preparation workbefore applying the 3 coats of paintto give it a superb long lasting finish.

� Stuart Yates sent us theseimages of external redecorationof a pretty stone cottage -looking lovely in the sunshine.

� The bold, blue paintwork onthe stairwell makes a realimpact with the expert finishfrom Fahey Contracts.

� This newly painted lodge on the West Coast of Scotland has been superblyfinished by Ross & Co and painted to withstand the elements.

Ross & Co Ltd

Wayne de Wet

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SPONSORED BY

On the cover...

Mark Cox DecoratingA run down forgotten Church in Brixham has beentransformed into a very special family home and the thestriking paintwork was carried out by PDA member, Mark Cox.The job took around eight weeks to complete and involvedusing scaffolding to work at the height of the vaulted ceilings.Vinyl matt emulsion was used as the base covering and thenspecialist brands were employed for the unique stencilling andgold leafing. These eye catching pictures of the work show thebeautiful intricate patterns Mark has created. The wholeproject was a feature on Channel 4 Restoration Man.

Well done to Mark for the front cover image, who will also receive£100 of vouchers from Brewers.

Please do keep sending in your pictures - close ups of intricatepaint work, decorative features or wide shots of larger projects.Just remember that for use in the magazine we need high resolution,clear images.

Submit your pictures witha short description to:

[email protected]

� The work on this kitchen dresser required lots of remedial preparation before the application of thefinal brushwork to give lovely clean finish.

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After the success of the 2011 Painting Skills Legacy workshop,UNIEP are very pleased to announce the return of thethree day workshop and social networking event in

The Netherlands from 3 - 5 June 2014 for all UNIEP members.

After the success of the 2011 Painting Skills Legacy workshop,UNIEP are very pleased to announce the return of thethree day workshop and social networking event in

The Netherlands from 3 - 5 June 2014 for all UNIEP members.

Fantastic opportunity for aUNIEP Painting & Skills Workshop– what's more, it's free!

The Painting Skills Legacy 2014 will include:

• Technical Workshops• A community painting project; trainees andteam leaders will complete a makeovertransformation within a community near to theAkzoNobel workshop• A boat tour of Amsterdam• Restaurant meals and presentations

It is expected that each UNIEP association willnominate up to three trainees and a team leader(who may be from a painting contractor business).

All the accommodation costs including transferfrom the airport, meals and the boat tour are kindlysponsored by AkzoNobel and UNIEP. There will alsobe travel subsidy to ensure that this event isaccessible by any nominated delegate.

Free 4 Star accommodation,meals and transfers included.

Further details and application forms will beavailable later in January and we would very muchappreciate it if suitable trainees and delegationteam leaders could be identified who will make yourassociation proud. More information will be placedon UNIEP’s website and posted out in the New Year.Places are limited so I would urge UNIEPassociations to publicise and select their delegationas soon as possible.

The closing Date for nominations is7 March 2014. For any additional information,please contact Neil Ogilvie via [email protected]

The PDA wants to draw the following for the attention of Member Firms. This is an excellentopportunity for a PDA Member Firm and up to three trainees to act as ambassadors for the UK

and take part in this exciting European Workshop. If you are interested please contactCEO Neil Ogilvie at the PDA for full details and further information on the nomination process.

The Painting Skills Legacy Workshop in association with AkzoNobel is designed to provide paintingcontractors on training programmes to experience the latest developments in painting skills atAkzoNobels workshop in Sassenheim, The Netherlands. It is a unique event that will bring togetherexperienced professionals with trainees and allow them to act as ambassadors for their country.

In association with

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A presentation was received from Patrizia DiMauro the General Secretary on current UNIEPinitiatives followed by an interesting prologue ofthe painting and decorating industry by MarkusStraube the President of UNIEP.

Reports were given on the recent meetings of theTrophy Awards Committee, Training and EducationCommittee and the Safety Health andEnvironment Committee. A recent meeting hastaken place with CITB on new initiatives for themembership in 2014.

A new category for Retired Members is to beintroduced and more information will followshortly in The Decorator magazine.

The Executive Committee for 2014 was electedand in addition to the Office Bearers, the ExecutiveCommittee are Tony Cook, Nigel Deamer, AndrewHavard, Derek Longcake, Bob Greenup, Bob Hookerand Windsor Powell.

UNIEP Policy DayIN OCTOBER 2013 UNIEP held its second Policy Dayfocusing on the EU Labour legislation. This key eventgathered representatives from the painting sectorand several European officers from the Labour Law Unit,DG Employment.

The Policy Day tackled the key issues facing paintingbusinesses. The Marketing Director of AkzoNobel,Stephen Snaith, announced relatively good news forthe painting sector and flagged up the importance

of trying to reach the residential sector which makes up almost 50% of the whole painting sector.He also stressed the importance of concentrating on the development of new eco friendly products thatwould meet clients’ needs.

A major challenge identified is the great inflow of low skilled and low cost labour available thatundermines the quality of the painting work. The UNIEP Labour Costs survey launched on 1 July 2013collected the data regarding these posted workers and some information concerning generalproblems encountered by painting businesses linked to labour. Businesses expressed an overalldissatisfaction with the current working market and stated that if legislation on this issue is not putin place this situation will get worse.

Commenting on this, the EU Officers, Mr Reinholdt and Ms Rammus from the Labour Law Unit, DGEmployment, explained the current state of play in respect of the legislation dealing with the postingof workers. Efficient legislation is hard to pass if countries do not cooperate between them, ifcountries’ standards differ so greatly from one state to another and if implementation proceduresin the Member States are so slow and not well defined.UNIEP President, Markus Straube, closed the day and expressed his satisfaction with the

stimulating event and wished UNIEP further cooperation and collaboration with theEuropean Institutions to promote and defend European Painters rights and ambitions for abright and fruitful future.

T h u r s d a y 1 5 M a y 2 0 1 4

Join us atThe Abbey HotelGolf & Country Club,WorcestershireDue to the success of last year’s event we areagain not only offering golf, but also a clay pigeonand archery tournament.

The event is a fantastic opportunity to networkwith fellow members in a more relaxed environment. The format of the event will start with brunch followedby your choice of activity. A chance to relax and enjoy thesuperb hotel facilities is then followed with dinner andevening presentations to event winners.

There is four star accommodation for those staying overnightand a hearty breakfast before leaving the next morning.

The 18 hole golf course is suitable for all and you do notneed a handicap certificate to play. The Abbey Hotel is setin 175 acres in Worcestershire, just minutes off the M42junction 2. The hotel offers guests quality accommodation,a health club with indoor pool and a range of spatreatments, two restaurants and an 18-hole golf coursewith outstanding facilities.

To book, please completethe form below and returnby fax/e-mail/post to Yvonneat PDA Head Office!

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Package PricesPackage 1 Includes brunch on arrival, 18 holes of Golf or Laser Clay shooting

and Archery, 3 course presentation dinner,overnight accommodation, breakfast anduse of leisure facilities. Sole occupancy £174.50 per person

Package 2 Includes brunch on arrival, 18 holes of Golf or Laser Clay shootingand Archery, 3 course presentation dinner,overnight accommodation, breakfast anduse of leisure facilities. Twin occupancy £125.00 per person

Package 3 Includes brunch on arrival, 18 holes of Golf or Laser Clay shootingand archery, 3 course presentation dinnerand use of leisure facilities. £75.50 per person

Package 4 Includes 3 course presentation dinner only £33.00 per person

Package 5 One extra night bed and breakfast £80.00 per person

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Golf & Activity Day15 May 2014 • Booking Form

I enclose a cheque in the sum of £�Payable to “PDA”

Please return booking form by Friday 2 May 2014 to: Painting & Decorating Association, 32 Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TWTel: 024 7635 3776 Fax: 024 7635 4513 email: [email protected]

The PDA has once again joined forces with PPG to offer a fabulous prize to the topcontractor golf scorer. The winning contractor will win a once in a lifetime opportunityto join PPG at their fabulous Golf Masters Tournament in Spain. The lucky winner will

enjoy three days of first class golf and entertainment, with golf rounds at La Quinta, LosFlamingos and Valderrama courses and first class hospitality throughout the event.

The first prize for the Associate winner is a luxurious weekend for twoincluding bed and breakfast in one of the British Classic Hotels in the UK.Golf

Activity Day Savethe date!

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BEFORE CHRISTMAS CITB paid Employers Exceptional Training Grants as a reward for training carried outunder the 2012/2013 Grants Scheme. The amount awarded to employers has been based on a percentageof all grants due and authorised during that claim period. If you have carried out training but did notreceive your payment, please contact the CITB Customer Services Team on 0344 994 4455.

2013/2014 Grants Scheme Year ETGMake sure you continue to take advantage of CITB grants during the current 2013/2014 Grants Schemeyear. We have allocated a further ETG of £15m for this training period.Book your CITB training today on 0344 994 4433, or contact your local training provider.

Holiday rights 2014Since 2010 the holiday entitlement calculatedunder the CIJC Working Rule Agreementconsists of a total entitlement of 29 days,accrued on a week by week basis at the rate of0.558 days per week of service.The 2014 holiday year starts on 6 January,

on return from the 2013 Christmas break.The following are days to be recognised as

Public/Bank holidays for purpose of theWorking Rule Agreement provided that suchdays are generally recognised as holidays in thelocality in which the work is being done.

Good Friday 18 April

Easter Monday 21 April

May Bank Holiday 5 May

Spring Bank Holiday 26 May

Summer Bank Holiday 25 August

Christmas Day 25 December

Boxing Day 26 December

New Year’s Day 1 January 2015

The Spring Holiday (England & Wales)The fixed close-down during the Easter weekhas been discontinued releasing four daysholiday to be taken at another time byagreement with the employer. If the employerwishes to continue with the Easter close-downthen the operatives affected should be notifiedat the beginning of the year. Similarly, if theemployer wishes to have a closedown at someother time the operatives affected should benotified of the dates at the beginning of theholiday year.

Summer Holidays (England & Wales)The Working Rule Agreement states that thesummer holiday shall be two calendar weeks,not necessarily consecutive, to be granted inthe ‘summer period’.

Winter Holidays (England & Wales)The Working Rule Agreement states that thereshall be seven working days taken in conjunctionwith Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’sDay to give a winter holiday of two calendarweeks. The winter break in 2014 will thereforeextend from Saturday 20 December 2014 toSunday 4 January 2015 inclusive.

Full details on working out holidayentitlement for leavers and joiners duringthe year can be obtained from the PDA HeadOfice on 0247 6353776

NEW NSCC ANDBARCLAYCARDPARTNERSHIPNSCC HAS LAUNCHED a new partnership withBarclaycard designed to support SpecialistContractors to grow and manage their cashflow.Barclaycard is part of Barclays Bank PLC and its

business payment solutions are an excellent wayof helping PDA members to realise their business potential. With preferential rates on debit and creditcard transactions, PDA members will be able to accept card payments from their clients meaning nomore banking of cheques and the transfer of funds within 3 days. The process can be set up quickly andeasily in five days with no joining fee (normally £150) and Barclaycard offers both offline and onlinesolutions for receiving payments.Barclaycard also supports the use of business credit cards and PDA members can receive up to 56 days’

interest-free credit and 0% interest for three months on purchases. Being able to accept and makepayments by card gives businesses the opportunity to speed up the time it takes to receive money forwork undertaken as well as maintain their credit rating with suppliers by paying promptly for materials.

The NSCC Fair Payment Campaign is designed to improve payment practices in the constructionindustry and, by working with Barclaycard, NSCC is able to offer its members an alternative service thatcan directly benefit their businesses.Further information on the business payment solutions available from Barclaycard through itspartnership with NSCC can be found at www.barclaycard.co.uk/business/nscc – PDA membersinterested in signing up or switching to Barclaycard should call 0844 249 9877.

HAVE YOU RECEIVEDYOUR EXCEPTIONALTRAINING GRANTSFROM CITB FOR 2012/13?

JANUARY 2014 SEES the introduction of a yetanother great benefit for PDA Members.

An online retailer of office and businessproducts, Angel Office Supplies can be foundat www.angeloffice.co.uk – They offer a widerange of quality branded products includingoffice supplies, safety and protectiveequipment, ink cartridges and just abouteverything else a growing business could need.

Founded recently, but managed by a parentcompany with a strong track record incustomer service, Angel has core values whichcomplement those of the Painting andDecorating Association. This deal representeda good opportunity to add to our everincreasing list of exclusive member benefits.

The Association has negotiated a specialarrangement and members will receive heavily

discounted contract pricing on the productsthey order most regularly, a method designedto tailor the benefit to your needs.

Members will also be given the opportunityto apply for a credit account and providedwith a dedicated account manager to ensure ahigh level of service at all times. Next daycourier delivery is offered as standard and isfree for orders over £50.

For more information please visitwww.angeloffice.co.uk send an e-mail [email protected] or telephoneMartin Sutton on 0845 880 1323 todiscuss your individual requirements.

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Welcome, to ourNew Associate Member...

ESTABLISHED OVER 50 years, WAGNER supplies top quality innovative paintspraying machines for the Professional Painter into the decorative paintingindustry here in the UK.

Whether you are a small or larger contractor, they offer a solution for everytype of application. With a wide range of technologies from HVLP to pistonpumps (ProSpray) and diaphragm paint spraying machines (SuperFinish)WAGNER always suits your needs. From less than 50m2 up to more than 800m2

- each project size finds its perfect match in the WAGNER product range.

Whatever the surface - interior or exterior, doors or walls - WAGNERhas professional equipment to support you. This encourages you tobecome progressive with your business and to be more competitive andsuccessful. Spraying technology pays out quicker than you think, evenfrom small surfaces.WAGNER painting equipment is known throughout the UK and the world

for its outstanding level of manufacturing quality. It is available through ourestablished network of official service and sales distributors in the UK.

For total quality assurance they offer a professional three years standardguarantee on all of their contractor products. Register now online atwww.wagner-group.com/profi-guarantee and turn three years into fiveWAGNER PRO years for FREE! That is unique in the industry. That’s a promise.

Their UK based customer care centre offers friendly professional advice tothe trade with a training facility where you are welcome to try and use anyof their paint spraying equipment or, if you prefer, they can arrange to seeyou on your job site.

Your Friendly Trade Partnerfor Total Finishing

For any further information please contact:

Darren Robinson 0044 7423 437 [email protected]

Marytn Regan 0044 7435 789 [email protected]

UK office 0044 1295 714 200www.wagner-group.com

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CITB IS CURRENTLY consulting with industry ona proposal to simplify the way Levy is generated.

In conjunction with the Levy Working Party,which is made up of industry representatives,and the consensus federations, CITB has listenedto concerns from employers. The main concernhas been identifying which payments areLabour-only, but there is also a call for the LevyReturn to be quicker and easier to complete.

Following the consultation, a notice period willbe given to employers and amendments will bemade to the levy legislation - any change isunlikely to be introduced until 2016 at the earliest.

The proposal is a simplified system based onpayments through the HMRC ConstructionIndustry Scheme (CIS), and specifically onpayments to sub-contractors who are paid netof tax (referred to as Net CIS from here on). Themain points of the proposal are as follows:

• Retain PAYE Levy at 0.5%• No longer raise Levy on payments to

Labour-only sub-contractors• Removal of the offset mechanism.

Currently available to employers carryingout labour-only contracts for otheremployers in the construction industry,it allows labour-only payments received(LOPR) to be offset against the Levyliability to prevent levy being paid twiceon the same work.

• Introduce a Levy on payments made toNet CIS sub-contractors

• Only payments made through the PAYEor CIS systems would be liable to Levy

•CITB to maintain current Levy incomelevels – not increase them

• The majority of employers should end uppaying roughly the same amount of Levyas they currently do

• The final proposal must be endorsed byindustry

With the proposed changes, Industry could beexpected to see the following benefits:

• Straightforward identification of figuresrequired to complete the Levy Returnstraight from the monthly CIS300return to HMRC

• Removal of the offset mechanism willsimplify the process and spread thepayment of levy more widely and in theview of the LWP more equitably.

• There is no ambiguity about the statusof a Sub-contractor; they are either Netor Gross paid, so it is fact based ratherthan open to interpretation

• Employers will simply use records keptfor HMRC purposes to identify bothPAYE and Sub-contractor figures

• Less time consuming than present,therefore cheaper to complete, possiblyreduced Accountant/ bookkeeper costsand resulting in more value added timebecoming available

• Less scope for employers to get the LevyReturn wrong, resulting in a more levelplaying field for all

As part of the consultation process, CITB willbe holding various workshops around England,Scotland and Wales. You may receive aninvitation to attend one of these and we wouldurge you to take up this offer if you do. Theproposal may also be discussed at various PDAmembers' meetings.

During 2014, CITB will be sending aquestionnaire about the proposal to a sample ofemployers. We would encourage you to completethis to have your say if you receive one.

As with 2013, CITB will be collecting dataregarding CIS payments with the 2014 LevyReturn. Again, to ensure the research is asaccurate as possible, we would strongly urgeyou to provide this information when youcomplete your Levy Return.

P&D SHOW COVENTRY – INDUSTRY VERDICT:

“It was fantastic!”

CITB to simplify Levy Return

Further information and FAQs about the proposal can be found at www.citb.co.uk/levy-grantYou can also send any thoughts or comments to [email protected] directly to CITB at [email protected]

WITH VISITOR NUMBERS up 20% to record levels and more exhibitors than ever beforethe 2013 National Painting and Decorating Show is being applauded by the industryas the most successful in its 19 year history.The Show, which took place over two packed days in November at the Ricoh Arena

in Coventry, saw nearly 3000 professional painter and decorators, stockist and specifierstravel from across the UK – and beyond - to see the very latest the industry has to offer,take advantage of great show only deals and get up-to-date with the all that’shappening in paints, application tools, work wear, transport and ancillary products.PDA Associate Members reported a very good show with excellent visitor numbers.

The PDA stand proved popular and Neil and team were around to answer questionsfrom PDA Members as well as sign up some new members.The 2014 P&D Show will again be held at the Ricoh Arena on 18–19 November.

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Jan 769 793 826 874 877 880 910 939Feb 770 795 827 874 877 885 911 940Mar 770 795 827 875 878 885 913 942Apr 769 795 831 875 878 886 912 942May 769 795 831 875 879 888 910 941June 769 824 832 875 879 889 912 937July 793 825 874 875 879 898 915 937Aug 794 825 874 875 879 898 915 937*Sep 793 825 874 875 879 909 915 938*Oct 793 825 873 876 879 908 915 937*Nov 793 826 873 876 880 908 924Dec 793 826 874 876 880 910 924

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Jan 233 239 249 264 265 266 275 283Feb 233 240 249 264 265 268 275 284Mar 233 240 249 264 265 268 276 284Apr 233 240 251 264 265 267 275 284May 233 240 251 264 266 268 274 284June 233 240 251 264 266 268 275 283July 239 249 264 264 266 271 276 283Aug 239 249 264 264 266 271 276 283*Sep 239 249 264 264 266 274 276 283*Oct 239 249 264 264 266 274 276 283*Nov 239 249 264 264 266 274 279Dec 239 249 264 264 266 274 279

Price Adjustment Formulae for Construction ContractsSeries 2 - Decorations: 2/44

June 1976 = 100Series 3 - Finishes: Painting & Decorating: 3/48

June 1990 = 100

* Provisional

UP TO DATE INFORMATIONABOUT ALL EVENTS IS

AVAILABLE ON THE PDA WEBSITEwww.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk

Forthcoming eventsFEBRUARY

12 Doncaster Branch Meeting Doncaster Rugby Club,Armthorpe Road DN2 5QB 7.30pm

25 Bradford Branch Shipley Conservative Club,Meeting & AGM Otley Road BD18 3SA 7.30pm

25 Rochdale Branch Meeting 11 Denver Road,Rochdale, OL11 1TT 8.00pm

26 York & District Branch Meeting The Buckles Inn,York, YO23 3PW8.00pm

MARCH

3 Preston Branch Meeting Venue TBC by James Jones,Branch Secretary, 01257 452303

3 Stockton Branch Meeting Centenary Hotel, Norton,Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1RF 7.30pm

5 Wakefield & District Kirklands Hotel, Leeds Road,Branch Meeting & AGM Outwood WF1 2LU 8.00pm

12 Doncaster Branch Meeting Doncaster Rugby Club,Armthorpe Road, DN2 5QB 7.30pm

25 Rochdale Branch Meeting 11 Denver Road,Rochdale, OL11 1TT 8.00pm

25 Bradford Branch Shipley Conservative Club,Meeting & AGM Otley Road BD18 3SA 7.30pm

26 York & District Branch Meeting The Buckles Inn,York, YO23 3PW 8.00p

Don’t forget!

The Price Adjustment Formulae Indices are monthly indices used in conjunctionwith formula methods for adjusting construction contracts which are not fixedpriced. They are sometimes known as the NEDO, Baxter or Osborne Indices.

The formulae calculate the increase or decrease in contractors' costs over anyperiod, to the nearest month. This method of reimbursement helps speed uppayment to contractors and reduces administrative costs.

The indices published above are for decorating work and are compiled fromlabour and materials costs. Series 3 is the latest series and recommended for useon all new contracts. Series 2 continues to be published for contracts which stillrequire their use.

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Crown Paints factory visitThe North West Region has arranged for avisit to the Crown Paints factory at Hollins Lane,Darwen Lancashire on Tuesday 25 February2014 - if you are interested in visiting thefactory please contact myself, Tony Holloway(contact details below).

Business seminarsThe new business seminars are open to all PDAmembers. It is important that members wishing toattend book their place in plenty of time.Please note: The business seminars will only

take place if sufficient numbers have booked inwell in advance.

The next seminar is being planned for Saturday21 June 2014 in the Bolton area and will featuretwo guest speakers before lunch. After lunchthere will be an in-house presentation onFinancial Management covering areas such as- Estimating and Costings Reviews / Keepingto Budget / Group Problem Solving / Monitoringof Work. These seminars have been very wellreceived in the past are are full of usefulinformation and hands on activities to help youimprove your business.

National Council Two north west members hold a position on theNational Council. The National Council is theNational governing body of the PDA.

The two members are:Norman Nuttall (Tel 01204 63918) andTony Holloway (Tel 01524 771880).

Members wishing to have any matters raisedshould contact one of the above or arrangethrough head office to attend in person.

The National Council meets three times a year.The next meeting will be held in York on 19March 2014.

Are your contact detailsup to date? Members are are asked to check their contactdetails are correct on the PDA website to makesure you receive your communications from theAssociation.

Regional publicityThe North West Region would like to thankboth Crown Paints and Johnstones Paintsfor displaying regional business seminarinformation posters in their trade centres.

Members suggestionsAny suggestion which may improve the regionshould be sent to the regional contact so theycan be included as an agenda item for the nextregional council meeting.

REGIONAL CONTACTTony Holloway

65 Brookhouse Road, Caton, Lancaster LA2 9RG

[email protected] 01524 771880Mobile 07947 823457

NORTH WEST REGION

ON ARRIVAL AT the Johnstone’s Paintfactory in Birstall West Yorkshire,we were met by Sarah Clough, theLoyalty and Events Marketing Manager,and shown to the newly completedVisitor Centre. The factory visit and seminar was divided into three parts –1) Water-Based Paints 2) Oil-Based Paints and 3) Colour – delivered byexperts in each area.

They started off by explaining, like all large manufacturers, that theyproduce large batches of paint at one go due to this being the mostefficient method of manufacture. It was explained to us that there wascurrently a rapid movement towards water-based products. Particularlythere was an emphasis on the aspects of the acrylic and hybrid technology.

Samples jars of the component parts of the paints produced at thefactory, both the water based and oil based paints, were passed round theroom whilst an explanation was given on the advantages anddisadvantages of adding too much or too little of them to the paint andhow this might have an effect.

Johnstone’s Paint factory visit

We then finished off with an expert on colour which started withillustrations and discussion on why some colours can be affected morethan others and then went on to how the Johnstone’s colour tintingsystem, with over 16,000 colours, use of the Trade fan deck and theColourMate app all work together.

We then left the training school and went to the factory laboratories,where we were shown how the quality control programme worked andhow quality was checked for consistency at each stage of themanufacturing process. We were shown various methods of testing andwhere the new products were developed before being taken on a factorytour, during which we were shown where the raw materials arrived andwhere the mixing process and manufacturing took place. Finally, we wenton to packing and distribution.

To top the day of nicely, before we left we were each given a sample ofJohnstone's Aqua Water-based Gloss Paint and Undercoat as well as a FatHog paint brush.

by Tony Holloway

� Our group outside the new PPG training centre.� Everyone who attended the tourwere given Johnstone’s AquaWater-based Gloss and Undercoatand a Fat Hog paint brush to tryit out with.

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WELCOME AGAIN AND thank you for taking the time to read our section ofwhat is an excellent magazine.

I do hope that everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and New Year andthat we are all looking forward to a better year than last year? (I find it’salways better for the years’ to improve!)

This will be the last time that I have to do a letter for the magazine onbehalf of my region, as Dave and Jill Woods will be taking over from Michelleand I in March.

Although I found it a little daunting when Neil Ogilvie, our Chief executive,told me that I would be expected to write a small piece for each edition ofthe magazine, it is a task that I have grown to enjoy.

The Special Celebratory Christmas Lunch at Harrogate in December wasvery well attended and enjoyed by all. Everyone involved with theorganisation felt that it was time well spent, and it was very special tocelebrate such a milestone in the Association’s long history, sitting down toa ‘Christmas’ lunch with so many friends.

The two experienced speakers on the day, Bob Smith and Norman Nuttall,both gave excellent takes on the last 150 years. It was like they had bothbeen there for the duration!

I had wanted to introduce everyone to our incoming presidentDave Woods and his good Lady Jill. But time has just flown by over theChristmas period and we just have not been able get our heads together intime for this issue.

Looking forward, we have a superb weekend of entertainment for theConference in March, with a 70s themed evening on the Friday and liveentertainment for the Gala Dinner on the Saturday. Fancy dress will be thenorm for the 70s night and as always formal dress for the Saturday dinner,

all arranged by Dave and Jill Woods.Please try to support them with theirefforts by attending the event, Iknow how much it means when you see everyone enjoying themselves atthese occasions – It makes all the hard work and effort worthwhile.

Here at the North East Region we have started a new recruitment drive. Aswe all know the age group of the Association just keeps on rising so we haverecruited one of our future presidents from pre-school level.

Here is a photo of Max Pearson taken at the Doncaster Dinner. Might I add,it was late in the evening when it was well past his bedtime and when he had

a far too many blackcurrant andlemonades but he is pledging hisallegiance to the Association!

On a closing note thank you all forputting your trust in me for the lasttwo years, I do hope that I have livedup to all your expectations. It hasbeen a very enjoyable time for bothMichelle and I and may we both wishDave and Jill all the happiness andgood times that we have experienced.

Goodbye fromAlan Pearson

REGIONAL CONTACTAlan PearsonNorth East Regional President [email protected] 01302 830777Mobile 07946 3966266

NORTH EAST REGION

� Max is five and my grandson - I don’t think heknows what he has let himself in for!

SENIOR PAINTING CONTRACTS MANAGER/ BRANCH MANAGER (LEICESTER)

Wanted - Experienced Contracts Manager tobe responsible for pricing, securing andmanaging painting contracts.

The role could involve overall responsibilityfor the Leicester branch or for managinghigh-value contracts, depending on thesuccessful candidate’s level of experience.

Candidates with experience in managingmeasured term painting contracts forhigher/ further education bodies and/or localauthorities would be particularly welcome.

For more information, please visitwww.bagnalls.co.uk

Closing Date 24 February 2014

Bagnalls is an Equal Opportunities Employer

End of an era

LAMD Branch MeetingThe next Branch Meeting will take place on

Monday 3 March 2014 at

The Civil Service Club,Great Scotland Yard SW1A 2HJ starting at 7.00pm

Could all members wish to attend this meetingplease inform PDA Head Office on 024 7635 3776

� Tony Price, Rotherham Branch Treasurer and Tom Longden Rotherham BranchPresident/Secretary present Ann Giblin of Rotherham Hospice with a cheque for£300 from the final monies left from the closing down of the Rotherham Branch.

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BEST WESTERN PREMIER MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL, DONCASTER DN11 0HW

North East Conference and AGM ...........Booking FormPlease reserve accommodation as follows

� Single / Twin / Double Rooms (delete as appropriate)Single occupancy carries £20 supplement

In the name(s) of ..................................................................................................................

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Arrival Date: ............................................................................................................................

Departure Date: .....................................................................................................................

Please circle which package is required:

1 2 3 4 5 6Extra Nights Yes / No (If yes specify which night)

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Please specify and special dietary requirements ................................................

........................................................................................................................................Reservations must be made through the National Office,

but settlement of accounts is to be made directly with the hotel on departure.

Saturday Annual DinnerTicket Bookings

Note: Tickets are included in the accommodation prices. Dinner Jacket optional and Regalia to be worn

Please reserve � tickets at £� each in the name(s) of:

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I enclose a cheque in the sum of £�Payable to “PDA NE Region” (for package 4 and 5 only)

Please return booking form by 7 February 2014 – Accommodation requested after this date, cannot be guaranteed – to: Painting & Decorating Association, 32 Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TW Tel: 024 7635 3776 Fax: 024 7635 4513

7-9 MARCH 2014

Please join us for our Annual Conference and Dinner Dance at thebeautiful Four-star Mount Pleasant Hotel. The hotel is set in its own100 acres of wooded parkland, handily situated halfway betweenDoncaster and Bawtry. The hotel is opulently furnished and offers afantastic setting for our conference, with fine dining and spafacilities to ensure we have a very pleasant stay.

Have fun on Friday evening with our Abba Tribute Band and joinus in 70's fancy dress (optional)! Following the AGM on Saturdaywe will be sitting down in the evening to a fabulous 4 coursedinner followed by a live band and dancing. We are delighted tohave the Mayor of Doncaster joining us for the Saturday evening.

We would love to welcome new faces to join us at this event!

PACKAGE1 Friday 7 to Sunday 9 MarchTwo nights accommodation and Breakfast,Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch,Saturday evening Dinner Dance £179.00

PACKAGE2 Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 MarchSaturday Lunch, One nightaccommodation and Breakfast,Saturday evening Dinner Dance £102.00

PACKAGE3 Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 MarchOne night accommodation, Breakfastand Saturday evening Dinner Dance £79.50

PACKAGE4 Saturday 8 MarchSaturday evening Dinner Dance only£35.00

PACKAGE5 Friday 7 MarchFriday evening Dinner only £32.00

PACKAGE6 Friday 7 to Saturday 8 MarchOne night accommodation andBreakfast, Friday evening Dinner £79.00

All prices are based on two people sharing a roomFor single occupancy, please add £20 per person

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NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS has been chosen tocomplete fire integrity works in three private carehomes in Chester, Liverpool and Warrington in a£180,000 contract.Novus workers will fit new smoke seals onto

doors in the buildings, install fire barriers in roofspaces, repair and plane doors to ensure correctclosure and fire proof a number of extractor fans.All pipes and apertures leading into roof space willbe fire-proofed by the team, while non-compliantor unsafe lighting will also be replaced during thework, which is due for completion in early 2014.

Measures Novus install will ensure that in theevent of a blaze, the transfer of smoke and firewill be contained in certain areas for longerperiods, allowing more time for either evacuationor fire fighting, therefore saving lives. The carehomes will remain occupied while Novus staffcarries out work, with the nursing staff goingabout their normal duties.

Phil Stanton, site supervisor, said: “Working inlive environments such as care homes can presentvarious challenges but the interests of ourcustomers are always at the forefront of the workwe do. We are taking many measures to ensureresidents and staff at the care homes are entirelycomfortable with the works and that minimaldisruption and interference is caused. We havethought about everything - from the clothes wewear to the time we work. We are generally verysensitive, cautious, clean, tidy and extremelyflexible while carrying out the work. The workcements Novus’ position as the premier specialistsin maintaining and refurbishing care homes andshowcases the knowledge, experience and skills ofour operatives.”For more information about Novus PropertySolutions please visit www.novussolutions.co.ukYou can also ‘like’ Novus Property Solutions onFacebook or ‘follow’ on Twitter @_NovusSolutions

Novus assists against fire riskIAN WILLIAMS SIGNS£35m OF CONTRACTSIT WAS A busy final few months of 2013 forproperty services company Ian Williams, whichhas signed deals totalling more than £35 millionfor a variety of public and private sector worksto be carried out over the next eight years.

The contracts cover repairs, painting services,planned maintenance and the installation ofkitchens and bathrooms at thousands ofproperties across England and Wales. Amongthe most prestigious is an agreement to deliverpainting services at the largest Ministry ofDefence site in the UK, Abbey Wood in Bristol.

Housing sectorFollowing the success of the company’s work atGrade-II listed The Paragon in Bath, Ian Williamshas won a two further contracts with the CuroGroup. The deals, which total £10 million over fiveyear, will see Ian Williams operatives install newkitchens, bathrooms and wiring at hundreds ofVictorian and Georgian properties across theBristol, Weston-Super-Mare and Bath area.

An £18.5 million contract with the Orbit Groupwill see Ian Williams carry out maintenanceon the housing association’s homes over aneight-year period. A three-year, £1.2 millioncontract with Broxtowe Borough Council willinvolve repairs, painting and replacement ofUPVC rainwater goods on more than 750 homes.

Other agreements include a four-year, £3 millioncontract with Sovereign Housing Association anda deal with Kemble Housing over a five-monthperiod that is worth in the region of £450,000.

Education sectorDuring the next few months redecoration andrepairs will continue at Marlborough College inWiltshire. Improvements will also be made tobuildings at Cabot Primary School in Bristol,thanks to a £1.1 million contract signed withBristol City Council.

Health sectorAs part of an ongoing relationship, Ian Williamsemployees have spent the past few monthshelping to brighten up areas of LewishamUniversity Hospital. The company has alsobegun the second phase of work with EalingCouncil to fit new kitchens, redecorate andrefurbish its care homes. Ian Williams is alsoworking with Bupa in the south west. Mike Turner, Ian Williams development

director, said: “It has been a busy summer andautumn for everyone at Ian Williams, with a lotof successful work carried out for our clientsand several big new contracts won. A numberof these have come from existing relationships,which evidences our high-level service andcommitment to customers.

“We are all looking forward getting startedon some of these new projects in the New Year,as our business continues to go from strengthto strength.”

Hankinson one of the1000 Companies to Inspire BritainPDA MEMBER HANKINSON Painting Group have been named in the inaugural publication of LondonStock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain – a list of the 1,000 most inspiring small andmedium sized companies in the UK (www.1000companies.com).

It follows 6 months research by the London Stock Exchange and recognises SME’s that havemanaged to grow and outperform their peers, win new contracts, expand offices and also createjobs during the financial crisis. It is their way of highlighting the importance of SME’s to the UKeconomy. There are 4.5 Million SME’s in the UK and they feel they are shockingly under reported yetare of exceptional importance to the UK economic growth and job creation. They want to changethis view and their opinion is shared by the Daily Telegraph who are the media partner on the report.

The 1,000 Companies represent a rich and varied group of businesses from across the UK. Itincludes some household names including Mulberry, the design company known for luxury bags,Aardman Animations, the creators of Wallace and Gromit and Hunter Boots.Stephen Hankinson, Group Chief Executive said “I am thrilled that we have been included in the

report and that we sit alongside so many fantastic companies.. This has been an exceptionallychallenging period for the economy and in particular the Construction Sector and to see our effortsto grow and develop during that period is most rewarding for all at the Company”.Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group said “When we began this project 6 months ago,

our aim was to bring to life what we know instinctively to be true, that these companies are thelifeblood of the UK Economy.”

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� Louie Callaghan, apprentice on the Prince’sFoundation Building Skill in Craft Programme

Pre-placement training:Another flock on the wall

As well as building the wooden shelter on theDumfries House Estate, we’ve also been doingvarious short courses and factory visits over thelast few months. This additional training isdesigned to build on the knowledge we’vegained so far and prepare us for our workplacements and beyond.

Our first visit was to two high-end wallpaperfactories, where we were given a tour and shownthe workings of the production lines. We even gotto have a go at making wallpaper ourselves and tryout the different machines. It was fascinating tosee the manufacturing process as it’s notsomething you give much thought to when youare decorating a room.

We also had a couple of sessions with Tom Littlefrom the Scottish Association of Painting CraftTeachers. During the live build, he came along fora day to give a short course in how to paint specialeffects using techniques such as sign writing andgold leafing.

Once the build was over, we attended a shortcourse in Lanarkshire where Tom regularly teaches.The course built on what we’d learnt during ourvisits to the wallpaper factories, and went into

more detail about the manufacturing and handlingof traditonal wall coverings. Unlike the regularwallpapers that you can buy at your local DIY store,these are much more delicate and almost fabric-like in their texture.

We also learnt about flock wallpaper, where smallfibres are deposited onto the surface to give a morevelvety coating and create interesting tactile andvisual effects. This kind of paper is particularlyfragile and shouldn’t come into contact withmoisture. It looks fantastic, however, and I’m hopingthat I’ll have the chance to use it in the future.

Being taught by such an experienced teacher andlearning about these more sophisticated decoratingmethods was a real privilege and a lot of fun.

We’ve since begun our placements, which havebeen going really well. I’ve been working for aspecialist decorators which does a lot of ecclesiasticalwork in traditional buildings. I’ve put some of whatI’ve learnt on the programme so far to use, and amalso gaining valuable new knowledge along the way.

In the latest installment of our Building Skill in Craft Programme column, Louie Callaghan, Dulux Trade apprentice,talks about the factory visits and workshop activities he’s been involved in ahead of his work placement.

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A FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN is offering decoratorsthe chance to win a £100 fuel voucher. If youhave used Crown Trade, Sadolin or SandtexTrade products, you can post photographs ofrecent projects on Crown Paints Professional’sFacebook page. Each month a £100 fuel voucherwill be awarded to the people behind the projectwhich attracts the most online votes.Crown Paints’ Debbie Orr, said: “There are

scores of painters and decorators across thecountry who achieve some fantastic resultswith our products. Whether it’s a completedecorating overhaul, a new-build project orrestoration of decorative features, there aremany talented professionals who create somebeautiful showpieces.

“We want to give our customers the chance toshowcase some of the great projects they havecompleted using Crown Trade, Sadolin or SandtexTrade products and one of the easiest ways tohelp them do that is through Facebook. Socialmedia is quick and accessible and to encourageour customers to join us online, we have launchedthis competition which offers professionals thechance to win a £100 fuel voucher for the mostpopular project each month.”

Painters and decorators can post picturesof their projects on the Crown PaintsProfessional Facebook page at theWin £100 of Fuel tab, for details visitwww.facebook.com/CrownPaintsProfessional

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THE WINNERS OF Dulux Trade’s annual search for Most Trusted ContractorPainter and Most Trusted Decorator were announced before Christmas at ajudging and presentation ceremony at Walton Hall in Warwickshire.Kenny Halsall, of Bagnalls, has been awarded the title of Dulux Trade Most

Trusted Contractor Painter 2013. The paint manufacturer presented Kenny withthe accolade following its UK-wide search for the top commercial painter.

The Most Trusted Contractor Painter competition was launched in Augustlast year to find contractor painters across the UK who excel in their role andare a source of pride for the people they work with.Duncan Lochhead, Commercial Marketing Manager at AkzoNobel, parent

company of Dulux Trade, explains: “Through the Most Trusted ContractorPainter competition, we wanted to raise the profile of contractor paintersand highlight the importance of maintaining high quality workmanship.There was a fantastic response to this year’s campaign and it has highlightedthe excellent calibre of people and unsung heroes that exist in the industry.”

Contracting companies were invited to nominate their brightest and beststaff, and over 750 nominations were received. A judging panel thenshortlisted seven regional winners to go through to the final stage.Kenny was chosen as the North West regional winner after being

nominated by his Branch Manager, Mike Worrall, who praised him for hisdedication, rapport with clients and high standard of work.

A panel of industry experts then put the finalists through their paces, beforedeliberating on who should be declared overall winner.

Commenting on his win, Kenny said: “Winning the regional title came as abig surprise and it’s incredible to win the overall prize. It meant a lot to be

nominated by Mike Worrall, my Branch Manager, as I’ve been with thecompany for 30 years now and have had the chance to work on somefantastic projects. I’m very proud to be recognised in this way and would liketo thank Bagnalls for supporting me.”

All seven regional winners received a football shirt of their choice and, asoverall winner, Kenny also takes home two tickets to watch a premiershipteam of his choice, an overnight stay in a four star hotel and £500 to spendin his chosen department store.

Meanwhile, David Robinson, of Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, is alsocelebrating after being selected as the UK’s Most Trusted Decorator.

Over 700 nominations were received from homeowners nationwide, beforea judging panel shortlisted 10 regional winners to go through to the finalstage of the competition. David was chosen, with customers praising himfor his workmanship, friendly manner and excellent customer advice.David said: “I was completely shocked when I found out that I’d won the

regional title, and to be awarded the overall prize is the icing on the cake.Being nominated by my customers is very satisfying and a great honour, asit has always been my top priority to provide a service that they are happywith. I’m very proud to be recognised alongside such fantastic craftsmen,and I would like to thank everyone that took the time to nominate me.”

As a regional winner, David has already received free membership of theDulux Select Decorator scheme for one year, and as overall winner takeshome a prize of free fuel for a year in recognition of his achievement.

For more details of Dulux Trade’s search for the UK’s Most Trusted Decoratorgo to www.trusteddecorator.co.uk

In decorators we trust

� Kenny Halsall and David Robinson after beingannounced winners of Most Trusted ContractorPainter and Most Trusted Decorator respectively.

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SANDIE WEBSTER, A determined painter anddecorator from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire hasfinally achieved her goal of being ‘Crowned’Apprentice Decorator of the Year, after securing aplace for the third year running in the national finalof Crown Trade’s prestigious competition.

For the first time in over 35 years, the grandfinale of the Crown Trade contest (part ofSkillbuild and a WorldSkills UK NationalCompetition) was held at the nation’s largest skillsand careers event, the UK Skills Show, which tookplace at the NEC Birmingham between 14 and 16November 2013.

The Crown Paints competition was one of 70national skills contests held during the eventwhich gave over 700 talented apprentices,employees and learners a platform to show whatthey could achieve and an opportunity to benamed the ‘best in the UK’ in their chosen skill.

29 year old Sandie, who embarked on a careerin decorating at the age of 26, faced fiercecompetition from the twelve other P&D finalistsall of whom had earned their place at the NEC byattaining top scores in regional heats. Havingcompleted her NVQ to Level 3 at Lincoln Collegeearlier this year, Sandie knew this was her lastchance to win the competition, as it is only opento those studying a recognised P&D course at thebeginning of the year of entry.

As in previous national finals, each of the P&Dcompetitors had to complete a demanding testpiece, designed to really stretch their capabilitiesand test their capacity to perform under pressure.However, because the competition was part of theSkills Show, there was a very different

atmosphere from previous finals. Over 82,000young people and their teachers, tutors andparents attended the event, and as one of theshow’s core objectives was to inspire visitors bydemonstrating exceptional talent, all finalists hadto compete in open arenas designed to enablespectators to watch them at work.

“I’d managed to get to Crown Trade’s nationalfinal twice before, but it was very different thistime round”, said Sandie. “I’d never been to theSkills Show before so didn’t realise just how big adeal it was. Because of the scale of the event itmade you feel really important to be part of it!

“The whole event was amazing, and there waslots of space to work in, but there were so manypeople milling around and stopping to watch us.Luckily the competition officials from CrownPaints were just as reassuring and helpful asalways. Funnily enough, although we were

competing against each other, and really wantedto win, all the finalists bonded well and supportedeach other too!”

At 2pm on 16 November the whistle blew to callthe P&D competition to a close. Competitors leftthe arena to allow the judges to assess their testpieces. This year, joining Crown Trade CompetitionManager Kevin O’ Donnell and Technical ExpertMike Thomas on the judging panel were our ownNeil Ogilvie, Chief Executive of the PDA and BarrieNicolson, Junior Vice President of the ScottishDecorators Federation and joint managingdirector of George Nicolson Decorators.

To find out whose work had most impressed thejudges, Sandie and her fellow decorators had towait until Saturday evening when all theWorldSkills UK finalists plus friends, family, tutors,employers, sponsors and VIPs, gathered in the LGArena for the all important Awards Ceremony.

Third time lucky for Gainsborough decorator

� CLASS OF 2013 – The P&D finalists at this year’s UK Skills Show,competing for the Crown Trade Apprentice Decorator of the Year Award.

� Lee Bellamy with his completed testpiece which earned him second place.

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When the P&D results were revealed, Sandiewas “over the moon and completely lost forwords” to be invited onto the stage to receive hergold medal from Crown Paints Trade MarketingManager Debbie Orr. In addition, Sandie alsoreceived the Crown Trade Apprentice Decoratorof the Year trophy and £1,000 from themanufacturer. Also called to the stage were Silvermedal winner, 23-year old Lee Bellamyrepresenting Sheffield City College, and Bronzemedal winner Kristian Pilmer, a Bagnallsemployee representing New College Durham. Theyalso received cash prizes from Crown Paints of£500 and £250 respectively.

When asked how she might spend her prize moneySandie said she was going to treat herself to a muchneeded spa day, spend extra money on Christmaspresents for her two daughters and put the rest intoher decorating business. Self employed, Sandie

works primarily in the domestic residential sectoralthough she is currently designing andpainting a complex mural at the Diana,Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.

Having watched Sandie compete at threeconsecutive national finals of the Crown

Trade competition, Marketing Manager Debbie Orr

was delighted to hear that the determined 29-yearold had finally made it right to the top:”Despitethe supportive environment and the very realcamaraderie and friendship that developedbetween the finalists, this was a very toughcompetition. Sandie held her nerve, paced herselfwell and her technical ability and attention todetail shone through - she really deserved to winthe title this time round.”

Commenting on Crown Paint’s involvementwith the UK Skills Show, Debbie said: “There

have been many changes to the way we haveorganised competitions for our industry’s mosttalented newcomers over the past 35 years.Becoming closely involved with the WorldSkillsorganisation was a major step up the ladderthat really differentiated Crown Trade’scompetition from other contests. Now thatour national final is also an integral part of theSkills Show, which reaches out in such anexciting, inspirational and inclusive way to somany thousands of young people consideringtheir future careers, it has taken our event to acompletely new level.” �

Crown Trade will soon be calling for entrants forregional heats which start in April 2014. Forfurther information or to register please contact0845 389 9583 or email [email protected]

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Neil Ogilvie lends a handPDA Chief Executive Neil Ogilvie was delighted to attend the SkillBuild event and be part of thejudging panel for the Crown WorldSkills UK National Competition. Neil said ‘It’s been atremendous event and it is great to see showcased the amazing talent of these young people. Itwas very difficult judging the finalists as their work was of such a high standard, but I’m delightedthat Sandie was the overall winner and wish her all the very best in the future.”

� Sandie Webster working on her winning test piece.

� Show visitors watching the skillcompetitions added extra pressure.

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s GRIME BOSS GOES ONLINEHEAVY DUTY HAND wipes brand, Grime Boss, has secured an online listingwith retail giant Amazon following its successful UK launch last year.

An essential for professional tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts, GrimeBoss’ parent company, Nice-Pak International, has sealed a deal withthe online retailer in response to growing consumer demand for a quickand easy way to clean up tough dirt. Amazon is currently stocking threedifferent pack sizes, to cater for the needs of all of its customers.

UK manufactured Grime Boss Heavy Duty Hand Wipes, are designedto remove oil, grease, adhesives, paints and grime, quickly and easilyshifting dirt from hard working hands andhelping to leave the skin feelingmoisturised, thanks to a specially createdPro-Klean formula with aloe vera andvitamin E.Andrew Freeman, commercial manager at

Nice-Pak, said: “From our research, weknow that consumers are looking for aproduct to clean hands effectively, withoutthe need for water. Following strong salesin our existing stockists and a positiveresponse from consumers, this strategiconline listing makes our product readilyavailable and convenient for ourcustomers to buy.”

Ideal for cleaning up after DIY jobsaround the house and garden and onthe go, Grime Boss Heavy Duty HandWipes are currently available onwww.amazon.co.uk

Young student dazzles judgesJAMIE OLIVER, A 21-year-old student from K College in Folkestone proved himselfas the finest young decorator in the country after wowing the judges towards theend of last year, in the Johnstone’s Young Painter of the Year competition.

The award aims to showcase young talent, reward best practice and encourageyoung people to enter the painting and decorating industry. Open to studentsworking towards NVQ level 2 or an Intermediate Construction Award in Paintingand Decorating, Jamie fought out for the top spot at the National Painting andDecorating Show, where they were tasked with undertaking two days of highlyskilled painting, following a detailed specification under the watchful eye oftechnical experts and fellow professionals.

After being presented with the award, Jamie said: “I am absolutely delighted tohave won. It was a very proud moment which has definitely been worth all thehard work I put in. I’d encourage all young painters and decorators to take part.”

2014’s entry form is now available at www.johnstonestrade.com

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CROWN DECORATING CENTRES have kicked off a brand new competition on the UK’s largest nationalcommercial radio station. The company has become title sponsors of a regular Footballer of the Monthfeature on talkSPORT.

Presenters Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs, who host the afternoon show between 1 and 4pm, picktheir player of the month and listeners are asked to guess his identity from a commentary clip in whichthe player’s name has been bleeped out.

Winners, selected at random from the correct text entries, receive £250 of CDC vouchers. Thepartnership, supported by on-air trails and advertising on the station’s website, talkSPORT.com, willhave mutual benefits.Paula Taylor, Marketing Manager at Crown Decorating Centres, said: “talkSPORT is the biggest sports

radio station in the world, so it’s an important channel of communication.“We believe a good percentage of professional decorators have a strong interest in football and will

listen to the station – and take advantage of the competition.”Adam Mills, talkSPORT Sales Director, said: “As the football season moves towards another exciting

climax, we’re guaranteed some spectacular goals. “We know our listeners have unrivalled football knowledge and passion and I’m sure the Footballer

of the Month competition will receive a lot of interest. It’s great for us to have Crown DecoratingCentres on board for this brilliant new partnership.”

A network of 121 Crown Decorating Centres across Britain and Northern Ireland offers painters anddecorators a wide range of decorative coatings and accessories along with services such as free paintmixing and matching and expert advice from their friendly and knowledgeable in-store teams.

talkSPORT is the Global Audio Partner of thePremier League and official broadcaster of theBarclays Premier League, the 2014 FIFA World Cup,the FA Cup, England football internationals and theCapital One Cup. It is available on 1089/1053AM,digital radio, mobile and online at talkSPORT.com

PPG JOINS BHETAPPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK & Ireland isthe latest home improvement company to jointhe British Home Enhancement TradeAssociation (BHETA).

Based in Birstall, West Yorkshire, PPG’spaint and sundries brands are Johnstone's,Leyland and Fat Hog, and its manufacturingand distribution premises are one ofEurope’s largest manufacturing facilities forarchitectural coatings. PPG manufactures products for the trade and

DIY market places, selling through a number ofroutes to market including DIY multiples,independents and a wholly owned network ofover 185 trade Decorating Centres.Paddy Lafford, Sales Director at PPG said,

“BHETA provides unrivalled opportunities fornetworking and retail engagement, whichare really exciting for any ambitious company.I am confident we can really benefit from beingpart of it.”BHETA’s home improvement sector director,

Peter Stone commented, “PPG is a verysignificant supplier with a great history,reputation and international standing. Greatnames like this can only add to our ability tocreate really good business developmentopportunities for all our members.”

CDC teams upwith talkSPORT

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With the help of Johnstone’s, the Grade II listedbuilding where 19th century novelist Jane Austenspent her last days has been restored to itsformer glory.

After the paintwork became weather-damaged and faded,SC4 Decorators were enlisted to repair and restore theexterior of the property, for which they used a host ofJohnstone’s products.

For the building’s rendering, the SC4 decorators appliedthe robust Johnstone’s Stormshield Smooth Masonry paintin County Cream, to remain in keeping with the originalcolour of the property. With its expected life of more than15 years and excellent colour retention properties,Stormshield Smooth Masonry paint was the logical choicefor the job.Stormshield Flexible Primer Undercoat, together with

Flexible Gloss in French Lime, achieved an impressive finishfor the door of the house. These BBA-approved productsretain flexibility longer than traditional products.

Pride restored to Jane Austen home

For more information onJohnstone’s range of productsand services please visitwww.johnstonestrade.com SC4 ensured that the listed building received the use of

quality products, continuing with Johnstone’s 2 Pack Primerwhich was used to freshen up window frames and sills. Withits ability to tolerate surface dampness during appliance theapplication was made easy. White Stormshield Flexible Glosswas also applied to continue the premium-quality finish.John Norton, director of decorating services at SC4, said:

“We specify Johnstone’s paints across all of our contracts, asthe products have strong application qualities, offer anexcellent finish and are still the most robust productsavailable in the marketplace.

“At College Street, the use of Johnstone’s coatings willensure the property’s exterior withstands the elements andthat this memorial to Jane Austen remains a popularattraction for the many tourists who visit the area.” �

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A stunning 19th century French Chateau-inspired building has been sensitively restoredback to its former glory with Leyland Tradepaint being tastefully used throughout. Plas Rhianfa Hotel, a magnificent Grade II listed

Victorian building on the Isle of Anglesey, has recentlybeen extensively renovated to become a luxurious five-star hotel and stunning wedding venue. Originally builtas a dower house by a prominent Anglesey family inthe 1850s, inspired by French chateaus seen on theirtravels, the hotel now boasts 21 bedroom suites, fourvast reception rooms, a wine cellar and tasting rooms,gym, games room and four bars. R M Owen undertook the painting of the interior of

the hotel, using Leyland products throughout in orderto create a high quality contemporary finish for thishistoric building, which retains many of its original features. The workcarried out by R M Owen was so impressive, it was granted a place inthe finals of the prestigious Johnstone’s Painter of the Yearcompetition, which is run by Leyland’s sister brand.

The team of decorators used Leyland Contract Matt, which isspecifically designed for application on new work, to make lightwork of the restoration project. Ideal for work on new plaster, thepermeable film provided by Leyland’s Contract Matt allows newplaster surfaces to breathe and dry out, whilst offering great coverageas a base coat.

When the plaster was fully dried and to complete the project,R M Owen used super durable Leyland Trade Acrylic Eggshell, in allareas of the hotel including bedrooms, corridors and the reception andbar areas in a wide range of colours, which had to match the exactshades requested. Ten times tougher than conventional matt and silkpaint, Acrylic Eggshell creates an ultra tough, long-lasting finish,suitable for such high traffic environments. It is also ideal for use inkitchens and bathrooms and other areas prone to condensation.

The ambitious project, which had to be completed to a strict deadlineahead of the hotel’s scheduled opening, benefitted from Leyland’squick drying paints, which significantly sped up the process. Time wasso tight, that the team had to literally work around the clock, paintingcontinuously with split shifts from 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am. As aresult, it was completed in half the time such a demanding projectwould normally take. Martin Owen from R M Owen Painting and Decorating said: “I always

use Leyland paint because I know I can trust it to get the job done. PlasRhianfa was a tough project with sucha tight timescale and a huge amount todo, but thanks to Leyland’s quick dryingemulsions we were able to not just meetthe deadline, but exceed it.” �

For more information onLeyland’s comprehensive andmarket-leading selection ofproducts and services pleasevisit www.leylandtrade.com

Leyland addsa touch of class

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First impressions count, from the momentI set foot into a clients home, be it for the firsttime whilst estimating or to carry out work, I alwaystake my work footwear off at the door, this gives a great first impressionand shows that I respect their home.

Over the years I have also used many different types of boot/shoecovers, from the cheap plastic elasticated type that are fragile and tearvery easily, to a more upmarket boot/shoe cover called Clean Boot whichwas my most recently used favourite.

I have now found an even bettersolution, which are fitted hands free inseconds, durable, reusable andwashable. The royal blue seamlessflexible thermoplastic rubberconstruction is built to last. Yuleyscome in a range of men sizes from 7 to12, allowing them to fit most safetywork boots and shoes.

To use them, simply put the Yuleys onthe floor, place the toe of your safetyfootwear in, push forward and treaddown on your heel until you feel yourwork boots are firmly locked into place.They are designed to be tight fitting overwork shoes so it’s important to measurethe sole of the footwear you wear andtranslate that into the Yuleys size. A sizing chart is available via the

distributors web site. They can be washed in warm

water and will give many years ofuse. To remove, simply tread onthe heal tab with your other footand step out, repeat for the

remaining foot. But, a word of caution – Do not

use on laddersanywhere, orwear externally,or whilst using

machinery, ordriving and becareful walking

downstairs withthem on.

Features� Patented hands free

fitting

� Durable thermoplasticrubber construction

� Non slip sole

� Works over the top ofall safety footwear

Benefits� Re-useable and

washable

� Clean indoor footwearwithout having to takeshoes off inside

� Easy to put on overwork shoes

tooltalk

Abranet AceAbrasive Sanding Discs www.mirka.co.ukMirka got my 100% vote of confidence the very first time I used theirvirtually dust free Abranet abrasives sanding system. Sanding with MirkaAbranet is much faster, more efficient and most importantly, healthier, as Iam not breathing in all kinds of dust and debris. The time I save on cleaningup is massive too and my working environment has never been cleaner,which is a great selling point to potential new clients when I explain thebenefits of virtual dust free sanding.

The thing I like about Mirka is that they don’t stand still, they keep oninnovating and the latest improvement is in their Abranet abrasive sandingdiscs range - hence the launch of the Abranet Ace.

I have been using the Acediscs in two sizes;125mm and 150mmon both the Ceros andDeros sandingmachines, connectedto a Mirka 915extraction unitobtaining reallyfantastic results.

At a glance Abranetand Abranet Ace lookvery similar, the secretthat lies in this newpremium product is

that it contains grains ofceramic material. These allow the

YuleysProtective Shoe Coverswww.fortressdistribution.co.uk

Features� Seamless wall and

ceiling broken colour

� Bespoke designs and patterns

� Eco friendly and water based

� Solvent free

Benefits� Clean up tools with water

� Luxury anchor primer

� Can be used in bathrooms(with own brand sealer)

� Seamless wall and ceilingbroken colour

Abranet Ace discs tohave a longer working lifeand a ‘cutting edge’ that slicesthrough the work piece more aggressively.

Indepth product trials with both myfavourite Toupret and Dunlop Pro Décorfillers produced fantastic results. I also didsome aggressive sanding on some oldwooden panel doors and window sills withincredible results, it was faster to removethe old flaking paint, than mess aroundscraping and face filling.

I also found the new, tougher, velourbacking produced a much better, longerlasting grip to the machines backing padand certainly improves disc edge wear!Abranet, is produced in a whole range ofshapes, sizes and grits, and attaches veryfast by a hook-and-loop system to sanding blocks and machines.

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Features� Ceramic grain material

� Tougher backing velour

� Improved disc edge wear

� More aggressive abrasive

Benefits� Longer lasting

� Better print on abrasive

� Grit range P80 to P800

� Better grip to backing pad

DiademaDecorative Paint Effect www.nikkolor.co.ukManufactured in Sicily by Colorificio Nikkolor s.r.l Luxury Decorative Paints, Diadema is an eco-friendly, water based decorative paint which is bothsolvent free and non-flammable. Their complete range of products are distributed in the UK by Nikkolor UK Ltd, helpful staff run the showroom located inLincoln showcasing the beautiful products with brochures and boards.

The Diadema comes pre-mixed in the colour of your choice with metallic flakes. Always give it a good stir before and during use to agitate the contentsin case it has settled whilst in transit. Diadema is quite thick so spread it out well by brushing in all directions, a little goes a long way. There are manydesigns and patterns that can be created and the finished result with the metallic paint is incredible. It looks amazing as the reflection of light catches thebroken colour effect and all the different textures are revealed – a great alternative to plain painted surfaces.

There are no quick short cuts to getting a good finish and good old fashioned preparation is still the only way. Two coats of Luxury Anchor Primer mustbe applied to all surfaces, by brush and roller allowing four hours for each coat to fully dry. After this, mask up and protect surrounding surfaces.

A flat Italian 100mm thin brush can be used to apply the Diadema. Simply dip the tips of the brush into the product, applying it almost like you do whencolour washing, in a criss cross manner, making sure you keep the wet edge going.

Drying times can be anything from two hours or even as long as eight hours or even overnight. All equipment can be washed out in water. Thesefinishes, once fully dry and cured are attractive, durable and suitable for use in bathrooms, so long as their protective sealer coating is applied.

Try for yourself!One of each of the featured items are available toone lucky PDA member just email your interest [email protected] andyour name will go into a draw.

Previous winners include:

Edred Simmon, CumbriaSafety Stair Rods, AXUS Professional Wallpaper Scissorsand Otterbox Defender Series mobile phone cover

Peter Baker, BerkshireZipwall ZipPole Dust Barrier Kit and Redbacks KneeProtection

Desmond Cass, LondonMirka DEROS and Paint Brush Cover

John Darwin, North YorkshireAXIS MeasurePro Tape Measure, StepMac AdjustableWork Platform and Brennenstuhl Heady Duty Cable Reel

Mark Clifton, Tyne & WearSTAiRMATE, Olfa L5-AL and Kovrd Paint Tray Storage Bag

Michele Reading, BuckinghamshireOwatrol Deco, SuperTuff Strainers, Proteca Screen DoorSleeves and Multi-Task spray

Products reviewed and written byAward Winning Decorator, Wayne de Wet

– S T O P P R E S S –FANTASTIC PRIZES ON OFFERThe lucky winner of this issue will win a selection of Abranet Acein either 125 or 150 size and a pair of Yuleys overshoes in your size.I have also secured a Free Training Course in ITALY with Colorificio.This trip includes free flights to Siciliy, accomodation, food and aguided tour of the local area and you'll be picking up a new paintingskill on the beautiful sunshine island! All you have to do is be able tofly from Stansted Airport. For a chance of winning these superb prizes send in your name andcontact details to [email protected] andyour name will go into the draw.

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The next chapter 01427 616579 www.anaglypta.co.ukFollowing the acquisition of the renowned Anaglypta brand, the team at Retford Wallcoverings Ltd have been busy

working on the next Anaglypta book. Book 39, is now ready to purchase, beautifully bound and presented to showcase thefull range of current designs, including the reintroduction of some patterns from the archives. Call 01427 616579 for your

copy at the cost of just £40 including next day delivery (mainland addresses only, other locations may incur a shipping fee).

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Revamped www.johnstonestrade.com

Performance rangeJohnstone’s is set to enhance its established Performance Coatings range throughout2014 by relaunching the range’s seven distinct categories that are designed to makeselecting the right product for the job easier. Johnstone’s Performance Coatings offersa comprehensive choice of high performance products and finishes, including bothwater and solvent-based solutions, together with associated pre-treatments. Fromfloors to steel and cladding coating requirements, to specialist finishes that improvehygiene standards and fire safety, the Performance Coatings range includes a broadselection of products that have been specifically developed for use in the mostchallenging of environments. The relaunch of the seven categories into clearly definedsystems with each tackling a specific requirement will make it easier than ever beforefor decorators to understand the perfect product for their project.

Light, compactand versatile

01295 714200www.wagnerspraytech.co.uk

Wagner have a new diaphragm pump which coversseveral different types of applications – the Super Finish23 which features QLS (Quality Long StrokeTechnologies) permits true material variety fromlacquers to emulsions, and is ideal for all types ofpainting applications. With a new robust design it’smore than a match for any demanding construction siteapplication. Usable with either a hopper suction systemfor small volume materials or direct suction for largerapplications, it offers maximum flexibility in one unit.The diaphragm pump offers low maintenance and isparticularly hardwearing, with hermetic separationbetween the mechanical drive and the material to besprayed, the diaphragm pump offers several advantagesover piston pump technologies and with no expensivepacking replacements required. The SF 23 Plus is alsocovered by a 3 + 2 Profi Guarantee from WagnerProfessional Finishing, a three year warranty period anda further two years when the unit is registered online.

Stick with orange www.catnic.comCatnic is launching a new range of Drywall joint tape. The tape is stickier, stronger andof higher quality than most alternatives, meaning Catnic’s orange tape won’t fray, sothere is less wastage. Its enhanced adhesiveproperties mean it will give a better adhesion tothe wall, even in varying temperatures. It istherefore quicker to prep a room, saving timeon the job. Supporting this new productlaunch is a customer promotion from 1February until 30 April 2014 – purchaserswill get the chance to win a free Catnicbeanie hat when buying ten or more rolls ina single transaction. To register yourpurchase of ten rolls and get the free beanievisit www.catnic.com/stickwithorange – You can also ‘like’ Catnic on Facebook –facebook.com/CatnicUK and follow@Catnic UK on Twitter.

tooledUPThe latest products and services

for the modern decorator

Put theshine intosurfaces

01908 375533 www.mirka.co.uk

Reach new heights www.tbdavies.co.ukTelescopic ladder manufacturer, Xtend+Climb®, will be showing their latest addition at the Totally Tools show in February.The new 4.4m model will form part of the new Pro-Series line, which are not only taller than any other telescopic productbut tougher and more durable, being specifically designed for the tradesman. The Xtend+Climb® brand was launched in2001 and is America’s most popular telescopic ladder sold in thousands of popular trade and DIY outlets. Ladder experts,

TB Davies, handle distribution of Xtend+Climb® in the UK, and are highly experienced in managing arange of international consumer brands. Totally Tools is a great place to feel the quality ofXtend+Climb® products and see how the range is developing. The new Slimline range of step stools is areally elegant example, with a clean modern finish and really innovative telescopic features that retain

the compact spirit important to the brand. The 20th anniversary show of Totally DIY & Tools takesplace in Coventry from 16-18 February 2014.

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www.brewers.co.uk 01323 411080

Pop into your local Brewers branch to find out moreabout the extensive range of specialist paints available.

off the shelfSimple solutionBrewers pride themselves on their extensive rangeof specialist paints; being able to provide the rightproduct for each customer’s requirements is ofthe upmost importance. Recently added to therange, and available to order from over 140branches, is Coo-Var’s new Anti-condensationpaint. Condensation is a significant problem inbathrooms and kitchens in particular, and Coo-Var’s Anti-condensation paint for interiorsprovides a great solution, actively preventing theformation of condensation. Available in 500ml, 1litre and 2.5 litre sizes, this product is suitable for bothlarge and small jobs, whether it is a single wet room in a domestic property, or communalshower/changing room in a leisure centre. Available in classic White, it is great for a freshmodern look, however if preferred, it can be over-coated with emulsion to personalise thespace. The coating has a slightly textured matt finish and contains fungicide to inhibit thegrowth of unsightly mould, plus it is suitable to use on wood, plaster, brick and metal(providing an appropriate primer is used).

Mirka is launching its new high gloss solutions kit, offering a quick, simple and cost-effectivesystem that enables customers to high gloss a range of lacquered surfaces and solid surfacematerials. The kit offers two processes – a single compound polishing method involving moresanding; and a two-compound polishing process involving more polishing. Both procedurescan achieve a 95 to 98 gloss following the simple pictorial chart included in the kit. The setcontains everything you need for ‘the complete solution’ from the patented Microstarfilm discs, polishing compounds, microfibre cloths, Abralon finishing discs, mops andpads through to the correct backing pad for the polisher. Customers can also purchasea Mirka 180mm professional polisher in a case to accompany the kit at a reduced ratewhen purchased together. The Mirka sales team can also arrange a full demonstrationat customers' premises free of charge to enable technicians to fully embrace this simple,cost-effective solution to high gloss requirements.

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Think about paint and colour and you’ll probably automaticallythink of interiors – but, when used outdoors, eye-catching shadescan deliver even more impact.

When used on wood, bold, bright colours can make a placewarmer, more welcoming – and much more attractive. Combiningcolour and wood protection needs some thought to ensure thecolour is matched correctly – and the system delivers thenecessary protection.

To help decorating professionals make informed choices aboutcolour, Sadolin has produced a video dedicated to the subject.Entitled The Sadolin Colour Palette – Great Shades and WoodProtection As Standard, the film explores the sheer range of colouropportunities available.

The video is available to view on the Sadolin website atwww.sadolin.co.uk or on the Sadolin Woodcare YouTube channelat www.youtube.com/user/SadolinWoodcare

As well as identifying ways to achieve sensational shades, thesubjects of translucency and opacity are also covered in the film.The video is supported by the Sadolin Superdec Colour Guide,designed to show decorators how this opaque wood protectionproduct offers the freedom to transform wood, with over 300available shades.Sharon Smith, Sadolin’s Brand Manager, said: “It would be great

to see more colour used in 2014, as it brings so much to the

Make 2014The year of colour

for woodcare

environment. Decorators are familiar with the usual woodtones, butmany don’t realise that we also offer many other inspirational shadesavailable – and choosing these colours in no way compromises theperformance of the products.”

“Our video and colour guide have been developed to enabledecorators to get the complete picture on Sadolin Superdec - andintroduce more colour to outdoor projects.”Sadolin Superdec offers superior colour retention qualities, achieved

by the use of specially selected light-filtering pigments to ensurelonger-lasting shades. It offers up to eight years’ protection againstthe elements, and superb flexibility - achieving a solid, paint-likefinish that won’t flake or peel.

Furthermore, Sadolin Superdec requires very little preparation, isself-priming on new timber and can also be applied over existingwoodstain or paint.

The new colour guide also refers to PaintSpec Finder® the free on-line resource - launched by Crown Paints atwww.crownpaintspec.co.uk - to generate tailor-made, accuratespecifications for masonry and exterior trim projects.

Users are guided through a series of brief questions to identifywhich Sadolin products are suitable for selection for their individualspecification projects.

This versatile tool may also be used to specify appropriate paintsystems from the other professional brands in the Crown Paintsfamily, including Crown Trade and Sandtex Trade, for use on a widevariety of additional substrates.

To order the colour guide, sample pots - or for moreinformation on the full range of Sadolin products -please contact the dedicated Sadolin Woodcare Advice Lineon 0844 7708 998, email [email protected] visit the website at www.sadolin.co.uk

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