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Sunday 19th May 2013
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Maidstone Demo Day
17th May 2013
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Werner, Spraystore and Brewers Protective Coatings will all be present at Maidstone's trade event on Tuesday 21st May.
Between 7.30am and 12.30pm, customers can get advice from the experts whilst picking up some special exclusive deals!
The Protective Coatings technical team will be present to discuss and demonstrate the wide range of problem solving and labour saving coatings whilst Spraystore will be on site to help you explore the spray options available.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Dulux Trade Reaches New Heights
The Shard 17th May 2013
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A range of premium coatings from Dulux Trade has been selected to protect and enhance The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building. Dulux Trade Metalshield, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt, Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood and Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry were all applied as part of the shell and core decorations package at London’s newest landmark.
At a height of 1,016 ft (310 m) and located in the historic London Bridge Quarter, the flagship building, developed by Sellar Property Group, transforms London’s skyline. The main contractor, Mace, and painting sub-contractors, S Lucas Group – a Dulux Trade contract partner – were tasked with ensuring the coating solutions met the project’s premium specification standards.
Danny Lucas, managing director and chairman of S Lucas Group, said: “It was important that the internal core had a high quality, protective finish. So premium durable coatings were required for the core decoration.”
Dulux Trade Metalshield Satin Finish was used on the core metal work located throughout the 72 storey building, including the metal doors and frames. The quick-drying solvent-based formulation was specified for its high performance qualities and because it provides lasting protection against corrosion on metal substrates.
To achieve a top quality, contemporary finish for the walls and internal structural columns, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt was specified in a Pure White shade (RAL 9010), and for the internal woodwork and trim Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood was applied. Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood is a tough and flexible, water based satin finish that uses Diamond technology, which gives it superior durability compared to many solvent based satin finishes.
Danny continues: “We were also tasked with using a coating that would protect the concrete pillars in the basement and so we applied Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry paint to them. This coating is usually used on exterior masonry because it provides guaranteed protection against all types of extreme weather conditions, so we knew it would work. The emulsion contains a fungicide to inhibit mould growth on the paint film and helps the surfaces to stay cleaner for longer. What’s more, it offers up to 15 years’ protection so it will look good for longer.”
The Shard has also been designed to deliver exceptional environmental credentials, with sustainability a clear priority at every stage. During the decoration process, the Environmental Wash System from Dulux Trade was positioned on every fifth floor. The unit provides an environmentally responsible way of washing out painting tools, by converting water-borne paint washings into clear water and solid waste, allowing for easier and safer disposal.
For more information about Dulux Trade products, please visit your local Brewers branch.
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Demo Day in Burton
10th May 2013
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Brewers in Burton-Upon-Trent will be holding another Demo Day! The event, taking place on Tuesday 14th May will showcase the Toupret Planeo system.
Customers can claim 20% discount plus a free tool bag when purchasing the Planeo system. In addition to this, a further 10% discount will apply to any other Toupret product purchased on the day!
Don't miss this great opportunity for an expert demonstration of this great product between 8am and 3pm! We look forward to seeing you there!
Brewers on TV
The Crew, Anita Rani & Caroline Morris 7th May 2013
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Tune in to BBC1's The One Show tomorrow (Wednesday 8th May) when Brewers in Woolwich will be helping out in one of their features.
Claiming her 5 minutes of fame (or maybe less!), Woolwich branch Senior Sales Assistant Caroline Morris is filmed during the feature where presenter Anita Rani finds new uses for all those now shelved copies of 50 Shades of Grey!
Amazing result from Tour de Brewers!
30th April 2013
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On the 8th-10th April Brewers Brixham branch manager John King and director Neal Brewer took on a 240 mile cycle challenge around Devon and Cornwall in order to raise money for the Rowcroft Hospice. This special charity serve the people of South Devon by providing specialist care to patients with progressive, life limiting illnesses.
We’re pleased to report the pair successfully completed the 240 mile route and raised an amazing total of £3800!
Bedec in Action!
30th April 2013
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Between Thursday 2nd May and Tuesday 25th June a selection of Brewers branches will play host to Bedec Demo Mornings! These exclusive events will take place between 8am and 1pm featuring demonstrations of various Bedec products including their revolutionary Aqua-Advanced system.
Not only will customers get a massive 20% off of all Bedec products purchased on the day, but with every Bedec order, customers will enter a prize draw for the chance to win £50 of M&S vouchers!
We look forward to seeing at one of the upcoming events!
Wednesday 1st May Victoria
Thursday 2nd May Hammersmith
Tuesday 7th May Islington
Thursday 9th May Romford
Tuesday 14th May St Albans
Thursday 16th May Stevenage
Thursday 23rd May Watford
Wednesday 29th May Ware
Thursday 30th May Basildon
Tuesday 4th June Chelmsford
Thursday 6th June Colindale
Tuesday 11th June Edgware Road
Thursday 13th June Harlow
Tuesday 18th June Bow
Wednesday 19th June Dunstable
Tuesday 25th June Enfield
Planeo and simple demos!
29th April 2013
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Toupret will be demonstrating the Planeo skimcoat system at a variety of Brewers branches between now and the end of July.
Plus, they will be offering 20% off plus a free tool bag when purchasing the Planeo system. A further 10% discount will apply to any other Toupret product purchased on the day!
Demonstrations will take place between 8am and 1pm.
Is Toupret coming to a Brewers branch near you?!...
Thursday 2nd May Bow
Tuesday 7th May Basildon
Thursday 9th May Chelmsford
Thursday 16th May Dunstable
Tuesday 21st May Enfield
Wednesday 29th May Harlow
Thursday 30th May Islington
Tuesday 4th June Romford
Tuesday 2nd July Colindale
Thursday 4th July Edgware Road
Tuesday 9th July St Albans
Thursday 11th July Watford
Tuesday 16th July Ware
Over 50s Show
22nd April 2013
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Brewers attended the 2013 ‘Over 50s Show’ held in Eastbourne. The two day exhibition offered those attending a wide range of products and services from a variety of local businesses including Stone Cross Nursery, Mercedes and Imli Indian Cuisine to name just a few.
Being the town where Brewers was founded back in 1904, this gave our team a great opportunity to meet local residents and spread the Brewers word to those who had travelled from further afield, for example Chichester, Hastings and Brighton.
The Brewers stand offered expert advice to those who needed it, helping to solve some tricky decorating tasks that visitors had been troubled with. Visitors to the stand were treated to a great goodie bag filled with inspirational colour cards, freebies and a voucher to use in their local branch.
Local furniture shop Furniture Now! were also exhibiting. They displayed some of their beautiful recycled pieces of furniture which had been revamped using paint donated by their local Brewer branch! The shabby chic chair shown opposite was once tired and old fashioned but is now a quaint stylish piece thanks to the skills of Furniture Now! and the donation of materials from Brewers in Eastbourne!
A celebrity in Putney
21st April 2013
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Brewers in Putney recently carried out a great on street promotion giving away hundreds of leaflets containing £30 worth of vouchers to use in the branch on any decorating materials!
This was no ordinary promotional team, they were joined by the Dulux Can! The team created quite a stir with passers by stopping to take pictures of, and with, the ‘celebrity’!
Keep your eyes peeled for the next outing of the team; they could be coming to a town near you!
Bromley's Showroom Showcase!
20th April 2013
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Brewers at Bromley will once again be hosting a great Showroom Showcase event. This year's event will take place on Thursday 25th of April from 2.30pm-7.30pm.
Customers can enjoy light refreshments such as afternoon cream teas and early evening nibbles and wine whilst browsing all the latest trends and collections from some of our biggest suppliers.
Farrow & Ball will be giving 'Colour Talks' at 4pm and 6pm when they will present paint colours, finishes and wallpapers and discuss how they can be used to create beautiful schemes for your home interiors.
There will be an array of special offers on the day, plus you can claim £20 off when spending £40 in the branch - exclusive to the Showroom Showcase customers!
The great deals don't end there as you can claim 20% off all beautiful curtains, blinds and fabrics until the 30th of April 2013!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Another Demo Day at Burton
19th April 2013
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The team at Brewers in Burton-Upon-Trent would like to welcome you to their second Demo Day this month!
On Tuesday 23rd April between 8.30am and 3.30pm, the branch will have another great selection of suppliers. Repair Care International, Olfa, Mylands, Festool and Wooster will all be demonstrating their great products and providing expert advice and tips whilst you enjoy some free light refreshments.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals! We look forward to seeing you there!
Purdy Demo Day at Colindale
19th April 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Colindale for their Demo Day on Wednesday 24th April from 7.30am.
Enjoy some light refreshments while Purdy demonstrate their great new Purdy Frame.
Don't miss this great opportunity for an expert demonstration, advice and of course some great special deals exclusively for Brewers customers! We look forward to seeing you there!
Spraystore 'Have a Go' Day
18th April 2013
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Spraystore situated in the Brewers branch in Freshfield, Brighton are offering you the chance to see how you could save time and money with a spray machine!
On Tuesday 23rd of April between 9am and 3pm, visit the branch to "Have A Go!" and see for yourself the difference spray could make to your business.
The Spraystore specialists will of course be on hand to provide you with all the expert advice you could need, plus Graco will be on site throughout the day to answer any questions you may have regarding their range of equipment.
With great offers on a range of products, from spray machines and accessories to masking tape and dustsheets plus free light refreshments, this is an event not to miss!
For more information visit the Spraystore website.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Loughborough Donate Generously
John Markham, Denis Forster, Ian Wesley 15th April 2013
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As a company, Brewers are always looking to support the communities in which we operate. As testament to this, last month, Brewers in Loughborough donated over 400 rolls of wallpaper and 200 rolls of borders to their local college, Stephenson College.
The college provides training for all manner of skills for the construction and building trades including an array of professional decorating courses.
As they train apprentices for the whole area, the college is always in need of materials and so the Brewers branch in Loughborough were more than happy to donate this substantial amount of wallpaper to help train the decorators of tomorrow!
The adjacent photo shows John Markham and Ian Wesley from Stephenson College with Denis Forster branch manager at the Loughborough branch.
Demo Day in Burton
15th April 2013
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The team at Brewers in Burton-Upon-Trent would like to welcome you to their Demo Day on Tuesday 16th April between 8.30am and 3.30pm.
A great selection of suppliers, Graffiti Magic, Little Greene, Toupret, Owatrol, Bedec and Johnstone's will be demonstrating their great products and providing expert advice and tips whilst you enjoy some free light refreshments.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals! We look forward to seeing you there!
If you can't make this event, then visit the branch on 23rd April when there will be another great Demo Day with more great suppliers.
Brewers fills a gap
New Brewers Filler Range 14th April 2013
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Brewers have just launched a new range of fillers to cover the decorators every day needs, the Brewer branded range includes the following professional products:
Exterior Filler
A filler that cures five times harder than concrete and sets rock hard within an hour, Brewers exterior filler is ideal for heavy duty repairs. Available in a 2kg pack, it can be built up in layers and offers a completely waterproof finish.
Interior Filler
Brewers Interior Filler offers a super smooth finish that will set firm in approximately two hours and is ideal for filling cracks, holes and gaps in interior surfaces. It will not shrink or crack, accepts screws and plugs and comes in three sizes 500g, 2kg and 5kg – perfect for most interior jobs whether large or small.
All Purpose Filler
A tough, very smooth, ready mixed, all purpose filler that can be used to fill most materials, such as plaster, wood, stone, concrete and brickwork. It is resistant to shrinking and cracking, can stand up to the battering of the weather when used externally and can be built up in 10mm layers. Available in a 1kg tub.
Fine Surface Filler
Specially formulated to fill hairline cracks in plaster, the grain of new wood and chips in paintwork, it has a super smooth finish so minimal sanding is required. Ready mixed, it is suitable for interior and exterior work and comes in a handy 1kg tub.
For more information on any of the products in the range, please contact your local branch.
Win at iPad mini at Brewers Stratford
12th April 2013
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Brewers in Stratford are holding an exciting open day on Tuesday 16th April - customers can pick up a great deal on paints and wallpapers, get specialist advice from an interior design consultant plus enter the free prize draw for a chance to win an iPad mini!
Visit the branch on the Avon Industrial Estate to take advantage of these great offers...
* 20% off all made to measure curtains and blinds, wallcoverings and fabrics
* Special clearance prices on Youngman ladders, steps and access equipment
* Weathershield Smooth Masonry at a special price of just £21.25 for 7.5 litres (pure brilliant white)
* 20% off Albany Traditions
plus many, many more!
Come and meet the experts from Harlequin wallcoverings and Farrow & Ball, plus Jacqui Nairne, Interior Design Consultant will be available offering her help and advice for your decorating project.
Light refreshments will be available through out the day, we look forward to seeing you there!
Tunbridge Wells Trade Event
12th April 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Tunbridge Wells for their Demo Day on Wednesday 17th April between 8am and 2.30pm.
Enjoy some light refreshments while the featured suppliers, Purdy, Repair Care, Toupret and Crown Trade, demonstrate their great products and provide expert advice and tips.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals exclusive to Brewers Tunbridge Wells customers! We look forward to seeing you there!
Demo Day at Haywards Heath
11th April 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Haywards Heath for their Demo Day on Tuesday 16th April between 8am and 1pm.
Enjoy some light refreshments while the featured suppliers, Guard Industry and Olfa, demonstrate their great products and provide expert advice and tips.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals! We look forward to seeing you there!
Crown Search for a Stylist
10th April 2013
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Crown Paint are looking for creative visionaries and brave colour enthusiasts to enter their latest competition on Pinterest! This year the competition is open to all, whether you are a budding home creative or a professional interior designer, you can enter to win a unique prize!
The winner of this year's Search for a Stylist will be given the opportunity to contribute to the Crown Paints 2014 Colour Influences Panel working alongside Crown's colour consultans and trend forecasters to predict the must have colour trends for the year ahead.
To enter...
1. Simply create a board on Pinterest and name it 'Crown Paints Search for a Stylist'. Upload all photos of all your proudest pieces of home styling.
2. Send the link for accessing your board to crownpaint@bjl.co.uk so that Crown can review your exciting inspiration. Include you name, location and current profession.
3. Make sure you complete steps 1 and 2 before the competition closes on midnight of Tuesday 30th April!
Full terms and conditions can be found on the Crown Paints blog.
If you are a keen Pinterest user, don't forget to follow Brewers specialist wallpaper site, Wallpaper Direct for inspiration!
Tonbridge Demo Day
2nd April 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Tonbridge for their Demo Day on Tuesday 9th April between 8am and 12.30pm.
Enjoy some light refreshments while the featured suppliers, Prestonett and Mirka, demonstrate their great products and provide expert advice and tips.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals!
Brewers Sponsors Rainbow Run
30th March 2013
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Brewers are yet again showing their commitment to supporting the wider community by sponsoring the UK’s first ever ‘Rainbow Run’!
This colourful event will take place on Bristol’s famous Clifton Downs on Sunday 19 May 2013 raising money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), a charity that Brewers have been involved with for a number of years.
The CHSW Rainbow Run will be the first 5K in the UK where participants start the event in a pristine white t-shirt and end it covered in the colours of the rainbow with a huge smile on their face!
Participants pass through five ‘Rainbow Stations’ on the course where they will be showered with different coloured powder paints. The powder paints are 100% natural and safe.
The event is set to brighten up Bristol with an explosion of colour making it an ideal fit for Brewers who supply 1000’s of colours from all the different paint brands including Dulux, Crown, Farrow & Ball, Sandtex, Weathershield and many many more!
Similar ‘paint race’ events have taken America and Australia by storm, attracting sell out crowds of up to 30,000 participants and raising thousands of dollars for great causes.
To take part in the UK’s most colourful fun run, visit the rainbow run page or call 01275 866600 - entry is just £10.
It’s not about speed or fitness; it’s about celebration and having fun, getting involved in a global phenomenon and raising a smile for the children’s hospice! We hope to see you there!
Tour de Brewers
28th March 2013
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On the 8th-10th April Brewers will be taking part in a 240 mile cycle challenge around Devon and Cornwall. This gruelling challenge is all in aid of Rowcroft Hospice who serve the people of South Devon by providing specialist care to patients with progressive, life limiting illnesses.
Completing the challenge will be Brewers Brixham branch manager John King and director Neal Brewer. The challenge will take the pair through the beautiful South West countryside and past a host of Brewers branches – Brixham, Plympton, St Austell, Barnstaple, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
To sponsor these brave gentlemen and raise money for this very worthy cause, visit any Brewer branch or click on the link below to donate via the Just Giving website
Dartford Demo Day
22nd March 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Dartford for their Demo Day on Wednesday 27th March between 7.30am and 12.30pm.
Enjoy some light refreshments while the featured suppliers, Prestonett and Bedec, demonstrate their great products and provide expert advice and tips.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals! We look forward to seeing you there!
Raw Beauty From Osmo
18th March 2013
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Brewers stock a wide range of professional woodcare products from all the best brands including Osmo UK. The eco-friendly wood and finishes experts at Osmo have introduced Polyx Oil Tints Raw. This lightly tinted finish provides an original, untreated appearance for wooden floors. Desired by many homeowners, this finish not only creates a sought-after look, but also protects the wood’s surface and is now available to order from your local Brewer branch.
Based on the original Polyx-Oil product, also available at Brewers, it retains the natural beauty and character of the wood in a perfect way. Easy to use and apply, Polyx-Oil Tints Raw is the ideal product for those who wish to retain the wood’s original look. By accentuating the natural colour and grain of the wood, the surface appears as near to natural as possible. The floor remains microporous and can be touched up to cover any abrasions without a problem. Simply apply two coats of Polyx-Oil Tints Raw and your new, improved and unique flooring is ready. If any abrasions appear, the finish is easy to touch up any leaves no visible marks.
Finishing floors with Polyx-Oil creates a durable and water and dirt resistant surface. The natural renewable ingredients in this product guarantee an even colour spreading and an overall pleasing finish. Meeting the requirements of both EN 71.3 and DIN 53160, Polyx-Oil is suitable for humans, animals and plants.
To locate your local Brewer branch, please click here.
Brewers gives access to Werner
16th March 2013
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As the UK's largest independent decorators merchant, Brewers pride themselves on the range and quality of the products offered to their customers and are pleased to announce that they are now stocking Werner access equipment.
As the world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ladders and access equipment producing 25,000 ladders a day, Werner are a great complement to Brewers product offering.
Werner supply the professional market, working closely with the primary telecoms, utility and construction companies to maintain safety, quality and fitness for purpose in all aspects of the climbing business. In fact, Werner is part of a proven track record that spans more than 90 years.
Their acquisition in April 2010 of UK-based Abru Limited, the UK’s number one ladder manufacturer and distributor and leading member of the UK Ladder Association has given Werner its first European design, manufacturing, testing and distribution base and brings together the global and local market leaders.
Brewers stock step ladders, work platforms, step stools, combination ladders, extension ladders, loft ladders and a wide variety of ladder accessories, all conforming to British and European legislation.
Please contact your local branch for more information regarding Werner products.
Spraystore Demo Day!
14th March 2013
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Spraystore in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, the newest of Spraystore branch, is offering Brewers' customers the opportunity to attend a great Demo Day!
Visit Brewers Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 21st March 2013 between 10am and 3pm for expert information, advice and of course demonstrations of spray equipment - learn how you can save time and money with a spray machine!
In addition to the Spraystore professionals, Wagner will be on site until 1pm to help with any questions you may have. Brewers Protective Coatings experts will be also be available on the day to provide information surrounding this specialist area.
With great offers on selected products from dust sheets to spray machines, Spraystore Tunbridge Wells' trade event is one not to be missed!
Bexhill Demo Day
14th March 2013
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Join the team at Brewers in Bexhill for their Demo Day on Wednesday 20th March between 8am and 2pm.
Enjoy some light refreshments while the featured suppliers, Prestonett, Tesa and Ronseal, demonstrate their great products and provide expert advice and tips.
Don't miss this great opportunity for expert demonstrations, advice and of course some great special deals! We look forward to seeing you there!
Crown's Apprentice Decorator 2013
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14th March 2013
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Crown Trade’s Apprentice Decorator of the Year skills competition is one of the best known and longest running events of its kind. Now in its 35th year, the competition showcases the talent of up-and-coming painters and decorators from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Every year, tutors and employers encourage their best students and apprentices to participate in regional competitions, either at New Entrant level or in the main competition.
This prestigious event uses Crown Trade’s range of products to challenge the competitors as they embark upon tests of their skill, dexterity and accuracy – and all carried out in a tight timeframe.
The competitors achieving the highest scores from the main competition in the regional heats qualify for entry into the national final which is held in November 2013 at The Skills Show at the NEC in Birmingham and Crown Trade’s competition offers the only opportunity to gain entry into the Painting and Decorating element of this competition!
If you are a painting and decorating student attending a recognised training course (whether at a college, a commercial training centre or any other approved provider) and want to show your peers, existing and potential future employers just how good you are then ask your college lecturer, training scheme administrator or employer to put you forward to enter the competition.
Entry forms must be submitted by 28th March 2013 and you will then be contacted to confirm if your entry has been accepted for the competition and to advise you of the timetable and arrangements for the regional finals.
Please note that competitor acceptances are subject to overall demand and therefore space available is limited.
The top performers nationally in the main competition will be invited to the Skillbuild National final, where the winner will receive a unique trophy and a cheque for £1,000! The silver and bronze runners up will receive £500 and £250 respectively.
For more information and to enter online visit the Crown Trade website at www.crowntrade.co.uk and click on the link for Apprentice Decorator of the Year.
Litres for litres
14th March 2013
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Are you collecting Litres for Litres?! Brewers are delighted to have been offering Dulux Trade's great offer Litres for Litres again this year - but hurry, the offer is only valid until the end of March!
Brewers' customers can receive litres of fuel when they purchase Dulux Trade paint and Woodcare products and Glidden Trade paint products between 1st and 31st March 2013.
Please note that the offer excludes Dulux Trade Fast Matt, Glidden Trade Contract Matt.
This great offer means that Brewers customers will receive 1 litre of fuel (calculated at £1.37) for every 5 litres of Dulux Trade or 10 litres of Glidden Trade purchased (excluding those products listed above).
Terms and conditions apply, please see in store for full details. To locate your local Brewers branch please use our handy branch locator or app.
Most Trusted Decorator 2013
14th March 2013
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Brewers are proud to be supporting Dulux Trade 'Most Trusted Decorator' competition 2013. The 2012 competition received a massive response and 2012 National winner of the competition Robbie Dodds comments,
"I've always been busy since I started, but I'm getting a lot more calls now since i won the award. It has made a massive difference to my business."
This great accolade will be awarded to a trade professional with skills, experience and reliability but most importantly the winner is nominated by you! To pick up a nomination form today, visit your local Brewer branch
Newlife in Brewers!
15th February 2013
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As a family business, Brewers takes a long term view in all that it does and one particular area of focus is the environment.
Brewers are committed to looking at ways to minimize the impact they have on the environment by continually reviewing working processes and helping their customers to do likewise by providing a range of products that are seen as kinder to the environment through their manufacture.
One such product that Brewers have just taken into stock is the award winning paint brand Newlife Paints, a high quality recycled emulsion paint. Both white and magnolia are available in a matt finish from selected Brewers branches and available to order from all.
Newlife Paints launched with the sole remit to process and recycle waste paint back into a full specification product and after two years of research and development, they now have an award winning product:
- Winners of the British Coatings Federation Sustainable Innovation Award
- Winner, Best Recycled Product award, from UPM
- Finalists of the Lets Recycle Recycled product of the year
- Runner up of the Observer Ethical Award
- Shortlisted for the Environment Agency, Pioneering Technology & Innovation award
Newlife Paint is a high quality coating with the following specification:
- High solids content, for excellent coverage
- Durable and breathable
- Low odour and low in VOCs
- Dry in 2-4 hours
- Trade paint has a minimum 50% recycled content.
- White and magnolia are available from Brewers in a matt finish.
Approximately 50 million litres of paint goes to landfill or incineration each year, now 100 tonnes of that is being reused to produce Newlife Paints. The process starts with the collection of waste paint from Household Waste Reception Centres (HWRC) and carefully separating the cans into colour groups, interior or exterior and finish; only water-based paints are used.
The segregated products are then combined into large working tanks before processing.
The tanks are homogenised using high speed, high power mixers with each tank being checked for bacterial degradation, pH, solids level and colour.
Every batch is individually upgraded to return the contents to the adjusted colour and full specification. This process ensures each batch has good viscosity and high opacity. In the final stages, the paint is filtered and packaged with a sample of every batch retained in the laboratory and every container is batch numbered for traceability; producing an award winning quality paint that is also kinder to the environment.
To locate your local Brewers branch please use our handy branch locator, download the handy branch locator app for your Smartphone or call 01323 411080.
ETC Show - Brighton!
Brewers Demonstrate at ETC 2012 12th February 2013
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This year the Brighton Centre plays host to the ETC Garden, Homes and Lifestyle Show and Brewers are excited to be the main sponsor of this great event taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March 2013.
Supporting local communities is fundamental to our company values; therefore, having the opportunity to be the main sponsor again for the show is a real pleasure. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever, accommodating up to 200 stands spread over 2 floors and 3 rooms!
It is the largest show of its kind south of London, boasting a huge range of stands and products giving visitors amazing choice. There will be stands for those who wish to indulge and for those who want to get a great deal, plus demonstrations and presentations offering practical tips and advice from cooking to hanging wallpaper – visit us at stand 112 for practical demonstrations and tips regarding wallpaper and paint.
With the emphasis on quality and style, the event will showcase a broad selection of lifestyle options, conveniently arranged into 6 zones:
- etc Interior & Design
- etc Garden & Outdoor Living
- etc Lifestyle & Technology
- etc Kids
- etc Food
- etc Women
and on top of all of this there will be 3 fantastic celebrities appearing at the show:
Tommy Walsh – the star of Ground Force and celebrity builder will be doing live demonstrations and offering practical tips on Saturday 2 March at the show.
Jean-Christophe Novelli - “The nation’s favourite French Chef” who has 5 AA Rosette’s and a Michelin award will be demonstrating on both Saturday and Sunday at the show spoiling visitors with live cookery demonstrations and Q&A sessions!
Craig Philips – the TV Star and Celebrity DIY expert will be sharing his expert DIY knowledge with our visitors through live demonstrations on the Sunday.
This is clearly an event not to be missed – whats more, you can get discounted tickets to the show via Groupon for a limited time!
Brewer Customer Wins Crown Holiday Competition!
Mrs Zoffo-Iley and Karl Skevington 8th February 2013
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A Charnwood woman has won £1500 in holiday vouchers thanks to Crown Paints’ trade brand, Crown Trade.
Mandy Zoffo-Iley, who lives in Syston, entered the ‘Make A Splash With Crown Trade Colour’ competition when she visited her local Brewers branch in Leicester city centre.
Mrs Zoffo-Iley said, “I just went in to buy some paint as we are redecorating our kitchen. I saw the flyer for the competition on the counter and all I had to do was fill in my name and contact details.
“I chose to buy Crown Trade paint because I know from past decorating projects we have done that the quality is always outstanding.”
“I’m so pleased to have won, we have no idea where we are going to go yet but I’m sure it will be somewhere hot.”
The competition was run nationwide with all entrants’ details submitted into a prize draw, then two winners were randomly selected. The other winner was from Greater Manchester.
Crown Trade brand manager, Debbie Orr, said: “We are delighted to have been able to offer the chance to win this holiday.
“The competition was launched to celebrate Crown Paints’ TV advert last year with our campaign to show viewers how they can express their style and personality through colour.”
Visit your local Brewers branch for great service, products and offers. To locate your nearest branch use our handy branch locator.
Wallpaper Trends 2013
Clarke & Clarke, Floribunda 
Sanderson, Bloomsbury 4th February 2013
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Sales of wallpaper continue to grow for Brewers’ specialist wallpaper site Wallpaperdirect, offering over 10,000 patterns from a huge range of brands, Wallpaperdirect have exclusive and accurate insight to the latest trends and fashions in the decorating world. Whilst simple plains and textures remain ever popular, 2012 saw a growth in demand for statement wallpapers, bolder patterns and richer colours and tones.
For 2013 the Wallpaperdirect experts at Brewers predict the following:
Flamboyant Florals - Floral wallpapers continue to be an ever popular choice for interiors and we expect this to continue in 2013. Whether it is simple Spring colours on all four walls, or a wild summer palette for feature walls, these wallpapers are easy to live with and co ordinate a room.
Bold patterns such as Sanderson, Maycott and Eijffinger, Fleurique.
Retro - this is another massive trend which continues into 2013, with designs reflecting and repeating our heritage, whilst using contemporary colours. For 2013 they have smaller, mid-range patterns and more graphic designs making them perfect for any room in the house.
Patterns such as Albany Conversation, Oscar. MissPrint, Mountains.
New for 2013 - Yellow. Yellow in all its hues from creamy, buttery soft shades to vivid clashing brights, yellow is the colour for walls this Spring. Bringing warmth and light into homes, yellows reflect a sunny personality and make a house a home.
Bright patterns such as Albany Conversation, James and Clarke & Clarke, Floribunda.
Personalisation – people can make their home their own, making a statement, reflecting their personality and the things that make them happy. So whether it’s favourite animals, hobbies or simply proud to be British, there is a wallpaper to say it for everyone.
Make your statement with patterns such as Sanderson, Bloomsbury and Albany Conversation, London Life.
SprayStore.com Gets a Refresh!
New SprayStore.com Homepage 23rd January 2013
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Recently the new Spraystore website went live, spraystore.com.
Spray can feel a complicated subject so the new site takes you down two separate journeys to the product pages. The first for established sprayers a nice quick trip to the shop and the technical pages. The second route for those wanting to know more about spray or are unsure if it is for them.
Video has been used to aid the process including a character, optional John, who is there to explain types of spray and their uses.
Created by the in house team at Farnham, the site has been produced by a novice to spray and someone with years of spray knowledge, the result gives it the right balance of information, make it too technical and confusion sets in, too simplistic and it could be patronising.
Machines can be selected by a long list of attributes, what you are spraying, how easy to handle, how much paint is to be sprayed, brand, tip size etc.
The product pages display multiple large images, information on the use of each machine, plus there is a video of the actual machine in action and for those technical questions there is a manual, brochure and exploded drawing.
It is the most comprehensive spray site out there for the professional decorator and there are more developments to come over the coming years.
Decorating Centres Join Brewers
New Branch - Corby 
New Branch - Loughborough 
New Branch - Loughborough 14th January 2013
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We are excited to announce that two new branches, Loughborough Decorating Centre and Corby Decorating Centre, have joined Brewers!
A family business like Brewers, Stewart Walker and his son Robert started the business 12 years ago with Loughborough, now managed by Denis Forster. Corby on the other hand opened their doors in April 2012 and has an experienced team managed by Ian Turner.
Both of the existing branch managers have joined Brewers along with all members of their experienced teams They have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the decorating supplies industry enabling them to offer the great service Brewers strive to deliver.
Both branches stock a complete range of decorating materials including Johnstones, Leyland and Farrow & Ball and in the near future will be able to offer an even larger variety of branded products, including Dulux, Crown and Albany.
For full branch contact details and opening hours please use the branch finder.
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