Charities in the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to nominate themselves to partner with global paint manufacturer PPG Architectural Coatings. PPG, which manufactures leading paint brands Johnstone’s and Leyland, has a long standing commitment to charity, both on a local and national level. The nationwide coverage that PPG boasts, particularly through its 187 Johnstone’s...

 Decorators across the UK were given the opportunity to get hands on with the Johnstone’s Aqua Gloss system over the summer to experience first-hand the amazing application qualities. The Johnstone’s Aqua Challenge roadshow visited 62 Johnstone’s Decorating Centres and Johnstone’s Trade stockists – including Glasgow (Garrowhill and Kingston Bridge), Edinburgh (Bonnington Rd), Motherwell and Kirkcaldy –...

Leading trade paint brand Johnstone’s has launched Ultra Primer and Finish, which is designed to make life easier than ever before for decorators and contractors when working on large-scale commercial projects. The all-in-one product, which is available in a 10L tub and is sprayable, acts as a primer, sealer and finish and will help decorators...

Paint manufacturer Johnstone’s products are continuing to lead the way after a trio of its ranges recently came out on top in a series of unique product trials. In the first of the recent trials, Johnstone’s Stormshield Smooth Masonry was certified as having ‘Excellent Anti-Carbonating Properties’ by Building Research Establishment (BRE). Anti-carbonation coatings are surface...

The crème de la crème of the UK’s painting and decorating community came together recently to mark the 30th Johnstone’s Painter of the Year competition in the prestigious surroundings of the London Film Museum in London. The annual competition, which celebrates the outstanding work carried out by the country’s finest painting contractors, follows strict criteria set...

  Johnstone’s commitment to enhancing the performance of its market-leading products shows no signs of slowing down following the launch of a new and improved Professional Undercoat. Johnstone’s Professional Undercoat has long been an established favourite with decorators due to its excellent opacity and obliteration qualities, but thanks to advances in technology Johnstone’s has been...

Leading paint manufacturer Johnstone’s is continuing to invest in its national Decorating Centre network after opening a new store in Dundee. After relocating to a new purpose-built site on Kings Cross Trade Park, the new look store opened its doors for the first time with a host of special offers and discounts available. The store...