Painting and Decorating Association

31/08/2026

Unlock substantial savings and exclusive offers with your PDA membership!

As a PDA member, you can access a wide range of exclusive deals, discounts and offers – helping you drive down overheads, and access goods and services at a preferential rate.

From decorating supplies to personal use laptops, don't miss out on these incredible savings!

Take advantage of all current exclusive deals now: https://tinyurl.com/pdaxdiscounts

28/08/2026

PDA Associate Partner Polyvine Ltd, has proudly announced the launch of 2K-POLY86, a high-performance varnish system, designed for the most demanding interior wood applications.

❝We’ve created a 2-pack system that delivers outstanding durability, while retaining all the benefits of a modern water-based system.❞ – Ian Wells, Managing Director, Polyvine

Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/586bdx45

26/08/2026

Congratulations Ricky! 👏

Our Apprentice of the Year Junior winner, Ricky Booth, has been recognised for his achievement by MP for Glasgow West, Patricia Ferguson.

Ricky was invited to Parliament and presented with a copy of an Early Day Motion which states: “That this House congratulates Ricky Booth on being named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Painting and Decorating Association Awards.”

Glasgow Times 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4kn8m6vv
UK Parliament 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2fczrfyz

24/08/2026

Our non-profit Association is proud to have strong links with over 60 Associate Partners.

By working together, we keep our members informed on the latest industry news and products, provide technical support, and offer exclusive discounts on a range of trade essentials.

These invaluable partnerships play a vital role in our efforts to promote and strengthen the UK painting and decorating sector.

20/08/2026

Decorate 👉 Submit Photos 👉 Win £100

Just finished a picture perfect project?

If you're a PDA member, send us your pics and we'll show off your work in The Decorator magazine, and on Facebook and Instagram.

PLUS, if your work gets picked to appear on the magazine's front cover, you'll WIN £100 of Brewers Decorator Centres vouchers!

To be featured, email a short description of the completed project and high‑resolution photos to thegallery@the‑decorator.co.uk

17/08/2026

Have you added a PDA branded T-Shirt to your working wardrobe? 👕

Another perk for members of the Painting and Decorating Association: All the incredible value workwear in the Official PDA Store! 😲

For just £9 + P&P, you could grab yourself a PDA branded T-Shirt... Better still, they're available in 11 different colours to tie in with your own branding.

As they say, first impressions count. 😎

Check out the range for yourself at https://tinyurl.com/pda-store 🤘🏽

13/08/2026

Facing customer issues on a decorating job? If you’re a PDA member, we've got you covered!

By being part of the PDA community, you have access to our FREE Mediation & Arbitration Service – designed to resolve client disputes amicably.

Before considering legal options, reach out to our team at Head Office. Read more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/44fhb234

Not yet part of the UK's leading painting and decorating Association? Discover the benefits of joining our non-profit organisation: www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk/become-a-member

10/08/2026

Fed up with the increasing price of fuel?

We've teamed up with The Fuel Store to offer members access to incredible savings on fuel prices at 3,900 forecourts nationwide.

Don't miss out, help ease the burden on your pockets – visit https://tinyurl.com/pda-fuel to learn more.

07/08/2026

What do you use to treat timber? 🤔

The dry weather in the southern half of the UK is proving an ideal time to deal with property exteriors, and with a recent trend in timber cladding on buildings, it's important to get the coating right.

That's why Painting and Decorating Association Associate Partners Barrettine have put together a short guide on why a multi-stage process, using their products, is far superior to a single-can solution.

You can read it for FREE on page 50 of our Summer magazine at https://the-decorator.co.uk/😎

06/08/2026

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