Decorating

Glidden Trade products outlined in newly-launched product guide.

Award-winning painter-decorator Wayne de Wet has lauded the dust-free net sanding system from Mirka.

Dulux Trade has made further improvements to its Undercoat White and Pure Brilliant White trim paint

A young painter-decorator from Suffolk will find out this week whether she is the UK Worker of the Year.

Out-of-work mum sets up decorating supplies and services shop with husband.

Thanks to a new national scheme, tracking down a tradesman you can trust is easier than ever. The government’s ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme allows those hunting for a tradesman to pick from a selection of traders that have been certified as reliable and trustworthy by Trading Standards. Prior to being enrolled on the scheme, the […]

The Ladder Association has taken over responsibility for the construction industry’s Ladder Exchange programme this autumn, which will allow anyone who relies on ladders for work to receive discounts on new ladders by exchanging their old ones. The exchange will launch at the beginning of September and continue to the end of November. The exchange […]

DIY-happy but underinsured homeowners in the UK are putting themselves at risk of hefty bills by attempting to fix problems in their homes themselves, according to the Halifax. Research carried out by Halifax Home Insurance found that around two-thirds of the people surveyed said that they had carried out their own home improvements instead of […]

One of the unassuming Olympians on Team GB who was not fortunate enough to go home with a medal is now mulling whether he will continue competitive weight lifting or return to his day job as a painter and decorator. Gareth Evans, who trains in Holyhead in North Wales, may not have been close to […]

I heard about able skills through some friends that had completed some training with them previously so obviously they had a good reputation. The instruction was excellent and very thorough. Mark delivered the best course I have ever attended as he went the extra mile and learnt to speak nepali. Mark thank you for bearing […]

Very good course! It is a very good foundation for beginners. All the staff are very welcoming. Lots of teas. Very good for women as well!

I felt fully prepared for my tasks and assessments and everything was explained thoroughly and nothing left to chance. Mark was always on hand for help and assistance. Unlike other training schemes, I have gained so much from this. The biggest factor was gaining confidence. To be taught by someone who is in and around […]