PAINTING & DECORATING
THE PLACE TO BE FOR PRO PAINTERS
The professional decorating industry will again convene at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on November 26 and 27 for the 2019 National Painting and Decorating Show.
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rom paints and wallcoverings, to tools and applicators, to colour trends, textures and techniques – the National Painting and Decorating Show brings together the latest in paint product innovation, from alongside plenty of trusted best sellers. Many of the biggest names and brands in the decorating industry will again feature hundreds of products making the trade headlines. Dulux, Crown, Brewers, Mirka, Farrow and Ball, Wagner, ProDec, 3M, LittleGreene , plus many more – the list of exhibitors participating in the 2019 show reads like a who’s who of the decorating market. Again this year, the two-day event will be buzzing with product launches, hands-on demos, theatre sessions, show-only deals, free samples, how-to information, competitions, raffles and prize draws. And each day the first 1000 visitors to arrive at the event will receive a complimentary product-packed DecoBag. This year’s show theme is ‘Build a Better Business’, with a special seminar area featuring a packed schedule of presentations on various topics to help professional decorators boost their customer base, productivity, efficiency and profitability. From making the most of social media to the benefits of professional training, and from time-saving spray painting techniques to health and safety issues, visitors will pick up plenty of top tips and valuable information on the issues affecting today’s rapidly evolving business climate.
Every year, special features help visitors make the most of their time at the show. The ever
popular MasterClass theatres, sponsored by Packexe, will again be a major focal point. Every 30 minutes, a cast of industry experts will offer practical tips, information and demonstrations, revealing some valuable tricks and techniques of the trade.
Exhibitors have plenty in store for this year’s event. Aristospray is inviting visitors to have a go with the latest HVLP and airless sprayers from QTech, while Dexters will showcase its modular workwear trouser featuring a unique and interchangeable pocket system. The Brewers Goody Bag will be back and better than ever. Dulux Trade will reveal the latest developments in the world of colour and Dulux Academy will be on hand to discuss how its courses can support professional decorators. Hamilton Acorn is preparing for a grand unveiling, and HighTower will be back with its Telescopic bucket system designed for hassle- free painting at ground level and at heights. tesa will demonstrate its latest EasyCover® range, Brush Mate will feature its recently revamped Trade 20 and Trade 4+ labels, and the Painting and Decorating Association will be celebrating a major milestone - its 125th anniversary.
The show venue, with its on-site hotel, parking, restaurants and bars, is just a two-hour drive from 75% of the country, Birmingham Airport is close by, and an on-site train station provides an hourly service between Coventry City station and Ricoh Arena. For FREE tickets, visit
www.paintshow.co.uk
BMJ THE PRIME
DIRECTIVE Lindsay Hall, brand manager from Crown Trade has some primer tips for merchants.
A primer does just that – it helps to get a substrate ready for painting by creating a surface that the top coat can adhere too, giving better coverage and opacity and helping the paint finish to last longer.
New surfaces
If your customer is working on a new build property, they will need a suitable primer to prepare any new woodwork because new wood is extremely porous and will soak up the paint The use of a primer creates a great base layer for the top coat, helping to achieve greater opacity and nice even coverage with fewer top coats. Newly plastered walls also require adequate preparation, particularly if lime plaster has been used, because new plaster’s high alkaline content can affect the integrity of the paint finish if it isn’t sealed properly. Here, an alkaline-resisting primer is recommended.
Stained surfaces
Older properties with heavily stained walls and ceilings need a primer that can obliterate stains by providing a high opacity base coat.
Difficult surfaces
By priming difficult substrates, such as metalwork or tiling first, the surface’s adhesion is improved which means the top coat has something to ‘grip’ on to. This makes the top coat easier to apply, gives even coverage and can help the finish last significantly longer.
Picking your primer Some products, such as our water-based Crown Trade Fastflow Quick-Dry Gloss and Satin, work best when used as part of a system which is why the Fastflow range also includes a Quick-Dry Primer Undercoat.
Other situations require a more streamlined approach; Crown Trade’s new water-based PX4 and solvent-based PX3 primers have been specifically developed for use on a variety of substrates and contain a whole range of benefits in one can. Perfect for blocking stubborn stains, resisting alkaline attacks and giving great adhesion, the water-based PX4 primer is also low-odour and quick-drying. Providing customers with a good selection of more specialist solutions ensures metrchants and paint stockists have all the bases covered but a good-quality all-purpose primer is also a great solution.
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www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net October 2019
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