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Painting and Decorating Association

The PDA is the UK's premier trade association dedicated to the painting and decorating sector.

Our non-profit organisation exists to support professional painters and decorators – from sole traders to SMEs and multinational painting contractors.

06/11/2026

We've teamed up with our Associate Partner Brewers Decorator Centres to give one lucky PDA member the chance to win a Brewers 'Very Important Painter' bag, packed full of goodies such as t-shirts, Christmas themed sweatshirts, beanie hats, mug, diary, trolley coins, car fresheners, note pads and even a Brewers paint pot snow globe!

Clement Brewer opened his first store over a centry ago – fast forward to now and Brewers are open at over 242 locations and online.

❓What year did Clement Brewer open the first Brewers store?❓

For your chance to win:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Leave your answer in the comments 👇

Our winning member will be drawn at random after the closing of 4pm on 27 November 2026.

05/11/2026

In 2024/25, 22.1 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. The good news is, by recognising the signs and taking practical action early, work-related stress is preventable.

Take positive action with the 5Rs 👇

04/11/2026

🏆 PDA Premier Trophy Awards 🏆

Who will be our 2027 HIGHLY DECORATIVE category winner?

👉 This could include the use of conventional coatings, wood stains, decorative techniques, and specialists’ finishes such as gilding, marbling graining and artwork.

📥 Download an entry form now at the link in the comments.

Pictured: 2026 category winner – Hartwell Interior Decorators

03/11/2026

Exclusive PDA Member Offer 🚨

For a limited time, PDA members can save 15% on painters and decorators insurance with our Associate Partner, Markel Direct.

Why choose Markel Direct?

✅ Quick and easy online quote
✅ Instant documents
✅ Highly rated insurer
✅ No hidden fees

The offer is available until 30 November 2026.

Get your discounted quote from the link in the comments ⬇️

02/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Junior Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year Winner Lottie Shoesmith. 🙌

Unable to attend our awards evening last month, Lottie was recently presented with her well-earned award by her college, UHI Inverness.

30/10/2026

Do you have what it takes to become our 2027 PDA Apprentice/Trainee of the Year? 🤔

We're touring the country to test the precision, knowledge and flair of the UK's painting and decorating apprentices and trainees.

Where will we be stopping?

👉 Northern Ireland: Workforce Training Services Belfast – 16 February 2027
👉 Welsh Heat: Y Coleg Merthyr Tudful / The College Merthyr Tydfil – 2 March 2027
👉 Scottish Heat: City of Glasgow College – 18 March 2027
👉 Midlands Heat: South & City College Birmingham – 29 April 2027
👉 Southern Heat: SGS College – 6 May 2027
👉 Northern Heat: Preston College – 20 May 2027
👉 Competition Final: Doncaster College – 3 June 2027

📥 Download your entry form now at the link in the comments.

28/10/2026

🏆 PDA Premier Trophy Awards 🏆

Who will be our 2027 DECORATIVE category winner?

👉 This could include the use of conventional coatings, spray work, paperhanging, and projects with a colourful design.

📥 Download an entry form now at the link in the comments.

Pictured: 2026 category winner – Cousins Ltd

27/10/2026

We might be biased, but it's a must-read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

26/10/2026

Why YOU should join Paint Green 👇

❝I’ve found that having the Paint Green logo has been a benefit to my business. It’s helped me win more work and I have more and more conversations with clients about what I’m recycling and how I’m trying to reduce waste or protect the environment.❞ – Stuart Yates

Our latest Paint Green case study shines a spotlight on PDA member Stuart Yates.

Read now at the link in the comments.

22/10/2026

First launched in 1987, the prestigious Premier Trophy Awards is the PDA’s flagship annual competition for the UK painting and decorating sector. Entries are judged independently by assessors from ICWCI, who award skill and craftsmanship – not popularity!

Who can enter the awards?

We’ll let Simon Brewer, Brewers Decorator Centres CEO, answer that one 👀

Download an entry form now at the link in the comments.

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Coventry

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+442476353776

Website

https://paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk/

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