About

Johnstone’s Trade, a brand of PPG is a market leading decorative finishes brand that has had a presence in the architectural market since 1890.


The Johnstone’s Trade portfolio features a comprehensive range of high performance wall & ceiling finishes suitable for any environment; from high durability finishes to hygiene coatings. The range from extends into Flame Defence Systems, Metal finishes, Floor paints, External Masonry paints including a range of fully certified External Wall Insulation (EWI) and Render systems.


The Johnstone's Trade range is backed up by the support and expertise of PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings and materials operating in more than 70 countries and trusted for more than 135 years.


At PPG, we pride ourselves on being a trusted coatings partner. From bespoke colour expertise to technical training and specification consultancy; we’re here to help specifiers, contractors and decorators every step of the way.

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Decorative Fire Protection for Internal Linings

Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries

Decorative Fire Protection for Internal Linings

Design, construction and technology, Health, safety and wellbeing

Understanding Colour

Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries

Understanding Colour

Design, construction and technology

Wellbeing design and coatings

Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries

Wellbeing design and coatings

Design, construction and technology, Health, safety and wellbeing

Extending Maintenance Cycles Through Paint

Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries

Extending Maintenance Cycles Through Paint

Design, construction and technology

Sustainable Architecture and the Role of Paint Systems

Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries

Sustainable Architecture and the Role of Paint Systems

Design, construction and technology, Sustainable architecture