Glidden Trade hits the peak

The Whitworth Centre, based on the edge of Peak District, has undergone a complete redecoration programme as part of a lottery funded refurbishment project, using Glidden Trade paint to refresh the building's interior.

Renowned for its grand architecture and elaborate design, the Whitworth Centre is steeped in Victorian heritage. So when it came to renovating the building, it was essential that the finish was sympathetic to the original design and in keeping with the building's sophisticated style.

Having worked on a number of high profile projects in the region previously, award winning Derbyshire Decorators Ltd were drafted in to undertake the project. With an impressive client base, the firm is renowned for its attention to detail and its commitment to completing every project to a high standard. The company used Glidden Trade Vinyl Matt on the internal walls at the centre, providing a cost-effective option without compromising on quality.

With the Whitworth Centre receiving a high number of visitors each year, a robust and durable decorating solution was required in order to keep the centre looking smart for longer. Glidden Trade Vinyl Matt is a professional quality matt emulsion, particularly suited for large job applications in commercial, institutional and industrial structures, minimising surface imperfections. Derbyshire Decorators Ltd used colours from the extended Glidden Trade colour range in warm heritage tones, to give the centre a fresh feel, taking care to preserve the historic features.

Pete Marshall, owner of Derbyshire Decorators Ltd, commented: "Its dramatic architecture and traditional features are what sets the Whitworth Centre apart from other event and conference centres and, therefore, it was extremely important to preserve the intricate detail of the building and ensure that the paintwork was reflective of the building's period design.

"Even working to a budget, Glidden Trade provided a great return on investment, offering a fantastic spreading rate and a striking finish."

Nicolas Guichard, Senior Brand Manager at Glidden Trade commented: "The Glidden Trade range provides customers with a comprehensive range of high quality paints, in a wide range of colours, at an affordable price. The Whitworth Centre experiences a high volume of visitors every year, so a great performing paint which also provides a quality finish was required and Glidden Trade ticked all the boxes."