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The 2026 Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year Competition will be opening for entries soon.
Watch this space!
#apprenticeships #colleges #decorating
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30 Oct 2025
Last of this series of @BBCOne #dragonsden and @SaraDaviesCC last. Sara has been a magnificent dragon and we will miss her. Are you joining me in watching?
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As the UK’s largest trade body dedicated to the painting and decorating sector, the PDA is on hand to provide support and information to our members.
For more information or to apply to join, visit: paintingdecoratingassociatio…
#PDA #TradeAssociation #Procurement
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27 Oct 2025
Dont come in PBW
23 Oct 2025
Thoughts on @DuluxTrade Ultra Matt?
It’s very low-sheen, which makes it perfect for difficult ceilings. But unlike a lot of the ‘specialist ceiling paints’ on the market, this stuff flies on. The opacity and finish are bang on too.
#Sponsored
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27 Oct 2025
If the paper is in good condition - joints not overlapping then yes 100% just use the right product before top coating
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27 Oct 2025
You need a WashBox
& pretty boy cleaner 🏆🤝
27 Oct 2025
Typical Sunday job. I’ll get these boxed off nice and early so I can relax.
#Sunday #paintbrushes #Trades
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Tool_Talk retweeted
18 Oct 2025
How do you apply paste to lining paper?
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Tool_Talk retweeted
3 Sep 2025
Give me your spec... the old paint failed after 2 years.
What are you using so it lasts longer?
#paint #advice #decorator
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30 Aug 2025
Its been a pleasure to restore this memorial bench that has so much history & meaning to my client’s family…. Many assumptions that Hammerite can go on any metals did you know? @DuluxTrade instagram.com/reel/DN9K1veCL…
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27 Aug 2025
Yes have always taken doors off including hinges & fittings but never lay down.
Unless kitchen cabinet doors in which case i use my “erecter- rack”
Drying rack
Main doors are easy to remove using Viking Arm
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16 Aug 2025
I know a fearless decorator who would go up …. Sean Kelly
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Our CEO Neil Ogilvie recently toured Skinners' Hall, which won JNfinishes the coveted Supreme Winner accolade at this year’s PDA Premier Trophy Awards!
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3vpfruma
Video courtesy of Dharmesh Patel -
Dharm Patel Photo - London Photographer
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TRADEPOINT OFFER EXAMPLE -
Dulux Trade White Vinyl matt Emulsion paint, 10L @ £58
4 x £58 = £232
Offer - 4 for 3 on Dulux and Dulux Trade paint -
saving £58 = £174
TradePoint card through the PDA, members get an EXTRA FIXED 10% OFF - saving an further £17.40
TOTAL - £156.60
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Tool_Talk retweeted
22 Jul 2025
Quainton-based decorators M Simmonds Decorating Contractors win award for restoration of Grade II-listed Aylesbury Vale church @ThePDA National UK Premier Awards #painting #decorators #historicbuildings #commercialpainters #decoratingcontractor bucksherald.co.uk/news/peopl…
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9 Jun 2025
Congratulations
Darren wonderful to see your prizes arrive
Thanks for entering my #ToolTalk competition within the @TheDecoratorMag the members journal of the @ThePDA
Competition is open to all members of the Painting & Decorating Association - an email gets you in the draw
9 Jun 2025
Wow my fantastic selection of prizes I've won 🏆🏆🏆 thanks to @ToolTalk1 - @TheDecoratorMag - @ThePDA - @Broadfix - @CTec_NI_Ltd - @ZinsserUK - Metex Ltd - Numatic International Ltd 🏆🏆🏆
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20 May 2025
Congratulations Darren!
On winning my ToolTalk reviews competition in @TheDecoratorMag the members journal of @ThePDA who celebrates 131 years in 2025 🏆
19 May 2025
Awesome surprise to receive these today, some of the prizes I've won great thanks to @CIRET_UK @ToolTalk1 @ThePDA @TheDecoratorMag top quality tool's Prep ALUFLEX PROFESSIONAL SKIMMING BLADES, can't wait to use them 💯👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻👌🏻😃🤝🏻
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Tool_Talk retweeted
19 May 2025
Awesome surprise to receive these today, some of the prizes I've won great thanks to @CIRET_UK @ToolTalk1 @ThePDA @TheDecoratorMag top quality tool's Prep ALUFLEX PROFESSIONAL SKIMMING BLADES, can't wait to use them 💯👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻👌🏻😃🤝🏻
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Tool_Talk retweeted
4 Apr 2025
The best use and trust the best.
Thank you to all those who use and support the Cyklone. Especially those that have been there from the start, the amazing @paintwarrior, @tooltalk1 and so many more.
The smaller version is on the way and the longer version for 25Ltr buckets and #homebrewing will follow.
Thank you, everyone...
#decorate #interiordecorating #painting #paint
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We have limited spaces at our final two heats- Southern Heat - North Kent College 1 May 2025 Welsh Heat - Coleg Llandrillo - 15 May 2025 Don't delay, enter today -
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