Painters & Decorators Organisations, Associations and Governing Bodies
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The Painting & Decorating Association (PDA)

The PDA is the UK's largest trade association for the painting and decorating industry. The PDA promotes professionalism and integrity, and represents thousands of contractors in the field of painting and decorating. The main focus of the PDA is to ensure that all members of the association adhere to the highest quality standards. The London Association of Master Decorators (LAMD) is also united with the PDA.

Members of the PDA are required to be qualified, fully insured, follow a code of conduct, provide high quality work to customers and be familiar with the latest technologies in the industry. Members can benefit from the following:

• Listing on the online directory
• PDA certification on stationery and adverts
• Bi-monthly magazine subscription with the latest industry news and developments
• Free 24 hour legal helpline
• Insurance discounts

Further information, as well as membership criteria and the PDA code of practice, can be found on the PDA website at www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk.

32 Coton Road
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 5TW

Tel: 0247 635 3776
Fax: 0247 635 4513
Email: info@paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk

British Decorators' Association

The British Decorators' Association (formerly known as The National Federation of Master Painters and Decorators of England and Wales) is a national organisation, which caters for the needs of professionals in the painting and decorating industry, within the UK. The aim of the British Decorators` Association is to promote and enhance the status and business standards of its members in the industry.

In order to become a member of this association, the applicant must be fully insured, qualified, able to produce quality work, up-to-date with the latest painting and decorating technologies and follow a code of conduct, as set by the British Decorators’' Association. Members of this association may benefit from the following:

• Advice on employment, legal and technical issues
• Health & Safety training
• A range of advantageous services
• Enhanced status in the industry
• Exposure to consumers

More information, as well as an online contact form, can be found on the British Decorators' Association website at www.british-decorators.co.uk.

32 Coton Road
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 5TW

Tel: 0247 635 3776
Fax: 0247 635 4513

Scottish Decorators' Federation

The Scottish Decorators' Federation is a trade association for the painting and decorating industry in Scotland. The Scottish Decorators' Federation focuses on promoting the high-quality work and reliability of its members. This trade association promotes its members to consumers looking for quality painting and decorating services.

Members of this trade association must adhere to a code of conduct, in order to maintain their membership status. Members of the Scottish Decorators' Federation can benefit from the following:

• Free Quality Guarantee Scheme
• Insurance advice
• Legal advice
• Debt collection and credit check services
• Discounts on travel
• Discounted BUPA healthcare
• Promotional material

Further information, as well as a downloadable application form, can be found on the Scottish Decorators' Federation website at www.scottishdecorators.co.uk.

Castlecraig Business Park
Players Road
Stirling
FK7 7SH

Tel: 01786 448838
Fax: 01786 450541
Email: info@scottishdecorators.co.uk