Your Voice Matters: What The Brewers Professional Panel Is All About

May 15th, 2026

The Brewers Professional Panel is a community of professional painters and decorators who share their views to help shape products, services and support across the industry.

The Professional Panel gives decorators a simple way to have their say on topics that matter to them, from new decorating products and packaging to training, website functionality and wider industry trends. As at Brewers, we know the best insight comes from the people using products every day. It is a chance to share honest opinions, feel heard and help influence the decisions that support the trade.

The Professional Panel is made up of professional painters and decorators, alongside other professionals working in the industry. It is designed for people who are out working with products regularly and making decisions every day.

Whether you are self-employed, run a larger business or work as part of a team, your experience matters. The panel gives professionals of all sizes the opportunity to share feedback and contribute to meaningful conversations across the industry.

How the Professional Panel works

Signing up to the Professional Panel is simple. Once registered, members receive survey invitations by email, usually around once a month.

The surveys are designed to be straightforward and easy to complete. Some may be just one quick question, while others explore a topic in more detail. Depending on the topic, surveys can include tick-box answers, rating scales and open-text responses.

The aim is to better understand what professional decorators think, what they need and where Brewers and our suppliers can continue to improve.

What sort of topics are covered?

Survey topics vary throughout the year and are shaped around the issues, ideas and developments that matter most to the trade. These can include:

New product feedback
Product testing and innovation
Brand perception
Sustainability
Packaging
Training and education
Website functionality
Delivery services
Local store and service feedback
Industry trends
Charity and community topics

Why join the Professional Panel?

Being part of the Professional Panel gives members more than just the chance to answer surveys. It is an opportunity to contribute towards future improvements, stay engaged with what is happening in the industry and access exclusive new products or rewards as a thank you for taking part.

Share your opinions

The Professional Panel gives decorators a direct way to speak up on the topics that affect their work. From products and services to wider trade issues, feedback helps Brewers understand what is working well and where changes could make a difference.

Feel heard and included

One of the biggest benefits of the Professional Panel is knowing your opinion counts. It gives decorators the opportunity to take part in conversations that can help shape products, processes and support in a meaningful way.

Stay up to date

The panel can also be a useful way to stay close to what is happening in the trade, from new product developments to wider industry topics and emerging trends.

Try new products

Some surveys may give members the chance to trial new products or take part in product testing, helping gather real feedback from professionals using products in real-life settings.

Receive rewards and exclusives

As a thank you for completing some surveys, rewards may be offered. Previous rewards have included first access to trial new products, free sundries and Brewers vouchers.

Become a member of the Professional Panel.

What do members say?

Professional Panel members have told us they value the opportunity to share their views, stay informed and feel more involved in the trade.

FAQs

How often are surveys sent?
Surveys are sent approximately once a month by email to members.

What kind of questions can members expect?
Survey questions vary depending on the topic. Some are quick and simple, while others are more detailed to help build a better understanding of a particular issue. Questions can include tick boxes, rating scales and open-text responses.

Do members get anything in return?
As a thank you for completing some surveys, rewards may be offered. Previous rewards have included first access to trial new products, free sundries and Brewers vouchers.

Why does Brewers run the Professional Panel?
The Professional Panel helps Brewers better understand the views, experiences and priorities of professional painters and decorators. That feedback can then help inform future decisions across products, services and support for the trade.

If you are a professional painter or decorator and would like to share your views to help influence future decisions, sign up to the Professional Panel today.