Monthly Archives: March 2023

  1. The Brush Wizard visits our Midlands stores
    March 31, 2023

    The Brush Wizard visits our Midlands stores

    The Brush Wizard visits our Midlands stores

    Did you catch the Brush Wizard Gary Proctor visiting some of our Midlands stores last week?

    Gary visited Gary Townsend at our Droitwich store, Nikki Shipton at Kidderminster and Jon Taylor our branch manager at Kingswinford who take a starring roles in the videos below.

    The store walk through highlights some of our fantastic current offers including 20% off  our Sadolin range and 2 for £40 on Sandtex trade 7.5l, our massive stock offering off over 8,000 available products, free local delivery

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  2. Build an online presence as a Decorator
    March 28, 2023

    5 Effective Ways for Painters and Decorators to Establish a Positive Online Presence

    5 Effective Ways for Painters and Decorators to Establish a Positive Online Presence

    In 2022, the UK had over 53 million active social media users¹, with up to 14,800 monthly searches for 'painters and decorators' on Google. Building a positive online presence is crucial for generating a steady stream of enquiries. We spoke to My Local Toolbox to gather the top five ways to get started.

    1) Set up a Google Business Profile
    Setting up a Google Business Profile is a simple and free way to increase your visibility on Google. Your business name, contact information, areas of work, and photos of your projects can be displayed on Google Search, Google Maps, and more. You can also collect reviews, which can boost your rankings on Google results.

    2) Create a Facebook Page
    Creating a Facebook page allows users to post reviews

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  3. Sustainable Paints - Good for You and the Environment
    March 16, 2023

    Sustainable Paints - Good for You and the Environment

    Sustainable Paints - Good for You and the Environment

    Are you looking for paints that are not only beautiful but also eco-friendly? PaintWell offers a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly paints and materials that are good for you and the environment. Manufactured using carefully selected ingredients, these paints ensure low VOCs, which means they do not release harmful emissions that can affect people with allergies and be harmful to children and pets. In addition, these breathable paints help to balance the humidity of a room and destroy airborne impurities and allergens, creating a healthier living space.

    Farrow & Ball is a brand that is committed to reducing the environmental impact of their products without compromising on quality. In 2010, they moved to an entirely

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  4. New Executive Board to drive growth for PaintWell
    March 14, 2023

    New Executive Board to drive growth for PaintWell

    The PaintWell Group has brought Kent Blaxill and Promain under one umbrella to become the fastest growing and most loved independent decorating merchant in the UK. 

    Chairman, Fiona Perrin said “This is an exciting time, with the appointment of our group leadership team including exciting new talent. We are focused on growth, including opening new branches, enhancing our ranges and extending our online offer. This also means great job opportunities and follows support from our investor, Cairngorm Capital.’


    She continued, “Keith Reville is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Paintwell, Kent Blaxill and Promain. Keith joins from Rubix, Europe’s leading provider of industrial products andsolutions, having built his leadership career at WW, Grainger, Lebara, RS and EE. We are delighted he will now lead our growing business.’

    Jig Patel is another exciting new appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Previously

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