Decorating Matters Autumn 2016
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ISSN 1757-4846<br />
<strong>Decorating</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> <strong>Autumn</strong> <strong>2016</strong>.indd 1 31/10/<strong>2016</strong> 15:01<br />
<strong>Decorating</strong><strong>Matters</strong><br />
www.scottishdecorators.co.uk<br />
AUTUMN <strong>2016</strong><br />
THE MAGAZINE OF THE SCOTTISH DECORATORS FEDERATION<br />
AUTUMN <strong>2016</strong><br />
www.scottishdecorators.co.uk<br />
THE MAGAZINE OF THE SCOTTISH DECORATORS FEDERATION<br />
Contents<br />
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COVER STORY<br />
WAGNER INTRODUCES<br />
XVLP – VERSATILE SPRAYING<br />
PROCESS FOR SMALL PROJECTS<br />
(PAGE 42-43)<br />
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NATIONAL PAINTING<br />
AND DECORATING<br />
SHOW<br />
PROFESSIONAL DECORATORS AND<br />
STOCKISTS CAN SEE THE LATEST<br />
INNOVATIONS AND PROVEN BEST<br />
SELLERS AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW<br />
(PAGE 31-40)<br />
TECHNOLOGY BY WAGNER<br />
● ● ●<br />
FAST, EFFICIENT<br />
AND EASY<br />
PAINTING JOBS HAVE NEVER<br />
BEEN EASIER THANKS TO THE<br />
LATEST AIRLESS SPRAYERS<br />
(PAGE 28)<br />
FINISHCONTROL<br />
The modular spraying system without compromise<br />
• Suitable for solvent- and water-based materials<br />
• High work rate thanks to the Visco slot nozzle and click & paint<br />
• Ideal for small to mediumsized projects<br />
www.wagner-group.com<br />
PLUS: INDUSTRY NEWS • CASE STUDIES • & MORE...<br />
Published by:<br />
Excel Publishing Company Ltd<br />
6th Floor, Manchester One,<br />
53 Portland Street<br />
Manchester M1 3LD<br />
T: 0161 236 2782<br />
On behalf of:<br />
Scottish Decorators’ Federation<br />
Castlecraig Business Park<br />
Players Road<br />
Stirling FK7 7SH<br />
Editor:<br />
Ian Rogers<br />
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Cover Story WAGNER INTRODUCES THE XVLP MODULAR SPRAYING SYSTEM<br />
(pages 42-43)<br />
4-21 NEWS<br />
A round up of the latest products and industry news<br />
Sales:<br />
Paula English<br />
0161 236 2782<br />
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure<br />
the accuracy of articles, advertisements and other<br />
features of this magazine, neither the publishers<br />
nor the Scottish Decorators’ Federation can<br />
accept responsibility for any omissions or<br />
incorrect insertions.<br />
The views of the contributors are not necessarily<br />
those of the publishers, advertisers or the<br />
Scottish Decorators’ Federation.<br />
No part of this magazine may be reproduced<br />
in any form whatsoever without the written<br />
permission of the copyright holder and<br />
publisher, application for which should be<br />
made to the publisher.<br />
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32-40<br />
CROWN TRADE APPRENTICE DECORATOR OF THE YEAR<br />
This three-day event will take place at The Skills Show at the NEC November 17-19<br />
EXTERIOR WOOD FINISHES<br />
New exterior wood finishes by Polyvine<br />
NATIONAL PAINTING AND DECORATING SHOW<br />
Promising to be the biggest and best yet, the show will be buzzing with plenty of new<br />
product launches, live demonstrations and a full timetable of free Masterclasses<br />
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WET BRUSH STORAGE MADE SIMPLE<br />
No more ferrule rust, bristles bend, paint hardening in the stock and spillages<br />
<strong>Decorating</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> is the official magazine<br />
of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation.<br />
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