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Trades Talk Theatre is a dedicated theatre where you can hear from your fellow tradies. Brought to you as a joint initiative by Painting & Decorating Show, InstallerSHOW and Professional Woodworking Expo, it brings together people with boots on the ground to share honest, practical insight on the issues that matter most right now.
Every session is focused on real-world advice you can put into action straight away, helping you work smarter, save time, and improve your margins.
The Tools & Techniques Theatre is the live demonstration hub of Painting & Decorating Show, where visitors can see the latest products, tools and techniques put to the test.
Across the three days, sessions will cover everything from masking tapes, thermal coatings and brush selection to liquid masking, repair systems, premium paints and digital job management.
Expect practical demonstrations, expert advice and real world insight designed to help painters and decorators improve the way they work.
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Agenda
10:30
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Frogtape® will be demonstrating their unique and market leading FrogTape® Masking Tapes for use with most paints and surfaces. Ideal when painting skirting boards, architraves, frames and doors. Perfe …
11:30
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Great work should speak for itself - but only if you can prove it. CompanyCam helps your team capture and communicate every job in a way that protects your business, builds trust with your customers, …
12:00
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Discover how the trades can use video marketing to grow their business.
Speakers
12:30
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Visit PSCtherm Ltd. at Stand G2 to discover PSCOAT 250T, a revolutionary nanotechnology-based thermal coating designed for the UK market. Learn how this innovative product easily solves persistent pro …
13:00
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Britain's tradespeople keep the country running - but who's actually asking them how it's going? In partnership with Lyrical Comms and Installer Show, Powered Now surveyed thousands of UK tradespeople …Speakers
14:00
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How I built a creative business from scratch, and what I’d do differently now.Speakers
14:30
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Monarchs’ presentation will bring our Monarch Man, Nathan to the stage to talk through all things Monarch. From explaining which brush is best for which project, to how you can select the best Monarch …
15:00
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Why installing in your own home can make you the local expert. This session will cover: The benefits of mastering the heat pump install in your own home - to build customer trust and confidence. Wh …
15:30
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Join us for an informative and practical session exploring the vital role of breathable paints in modern and heritage properties. Discover how moisture moves through buildings, why the wrong paint can …
16:00
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This session looks at how decorators can turn everyday jobs into powerful marketing content. What kinds of posts attract attention and generate enquiries. Simple ways to photograph and film your work …
10:30
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This is an interactive session where the latest 5 printhead Wallpen printer will be demonstrated. A couple of lucky attendees will be invited to submit a picture direct from their phones to the print …
11:00
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Building the next generation while strengthening your business. Finding the right apprentice: recruitment tips and what to look for beyond qualifications. Training, mentoring and retention – turning a …
11:30
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Most decorators aren’t struggling for work — they’re struggling to make it worth it.” Despite working long hours and staying busy, many are finding it harder than ever to increase profit, reduce stres …
12:00
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Charging properly for your skills and time. Calculating your true costs - materials, overheads, labour and downtime. Avoiding under-pricing and competing only on price. Presenting quotes professionall …
12:30
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H2O Liquid Mask is an innovative 2-in-1 solution that combines priming and masking in a single, simple application. Designed specifically for professional painters and decorators looking to save time …
13:00
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Join us for this first ever LIVE edition of The Talking Tradesman Podcast.Chairperson
13:30
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Monarchs’ presentation will bring our Monarch Man, Nathan to the stage to talk through all things Monarch. From explaining which brush is best for which project, to how you can select the best Monarch …
14:00
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Hear from the campaigners about the latest achievements and also find out how to get involved and make a difference in your local area.
14:30
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Join us for a hands-on demonstration where we put DRY FLEX® resin head-to-head with traditional polyester filler. In this session, we’ll walk through the key differences in dosing, mixing, and modelli …
15:00
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Exploring how the trades are using platforms like Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to turn everyday projects into new business opportunities. Which platforms work best for tradespeople - and how to choo …
15:30
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Visit PSCtherm Ltd. at Stand G2 to discover PSCOAT 250T, a revolutionary nanotechnology-based thermal coating designed for the UK market. Learn how this innovative product easily solves persistent pro …
10:30
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Join Ben Mottershead, Operations Director at Little Greene, for an inside look at what sets premium paints apart. Discover their time-saving Intelligent Grip™ technology and find out more about their …
11:00
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How tradespeople can stand out in a crowded market. Why branding matters even for small local trade businesses. Social media, vans, uniforms and websites – turning everyday visibility into marketing. …
11:30
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Visit PSCtherm Ltd. at Stand G2 to discover PSCOAT 250T, a revolutionary nanotechnology-based thermal coating designed for the UK market. Learn how this innovative product easily solves persistent pro …
12:00
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Careers in the trade are increasingly starting to be seen as the way forward – but what do Gen Z really think about joining the trade? Has the rise of influencers in the trade shifted perceptions for …Speakers
12:30
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Join Ben Mottershead, to discover Bradite's new colourcard. Ben will introduce the latest shades alongside exciting updates to their innovative One Can technology.
13:00
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The right tools can dramatically speed up work while improving the final result. This session explores the gear tradespeople swear by to boost efficiency and quality. Time-saving tools and kit that ex …