A Tale of Victory For Story Decorating Group
Story Decorating Painter of the Year Awards Winners
Story Decorating Group, based in Carlisle and Salford rose to victory last Saturday, 5th April when they were crowned Supreme Winners at the prestigious Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards 2024 in Bristol.
The awards celebrated ambition, innovation, collaboration and technical prowess within the commercial decorating sector, attracting over 200 entries from some of the UK and Ireland’s premier decorating enterprises.
31 companies were selected as finalists across six categories. Story Decorating Group were shortlisted within the Commercial and Industrial category for their work at Haymarket Square in Edinburgh, before later clinching the overall winners title on the night.
The project, in collaboration with main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine and client, Quartermile comprised painting and decorating to two state of the art office buildings within this iconic city centre site.
Many unique and impressive features were included in the scope of work, such as complex honeycomb-like suspended ceiling panels and scenic lift shafts. More than 14 shades of Johnstone’s Cleanable Matt paint were used, along with other finishes to create stylish and functional internal spaces.
Rob Story, Managing Director of Story Decorating Group commented, “What a night it turned out to be! To come away from the Awards as the overall winners was very special indeed, particularly as it’s our 50th year in business! We have a brilliant team here and their tremendous effort and commitment throughout this project really paid off.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and to be recognised by our industry peers in this way is the icing on the cake.”
Matt Baines, PPG General Manager Architectural Coatings UK & Ireland, said “Huge congratulations to Story Decorating Group on their well-deserved win. The project is spectacular with its stunning atrium, intricate ceiling details, and breathtaking views of Edinburgh. It’s clear that a great deal of skill and expertise went into bringing the architects vision to life.
“We’re proud that Johnstone’s Trade products helped the team achieve such exceptional results. This recognition is testament to the skill, expertise and dedication of everyone involved. We couldn’t be happier for them!”
For more information about the work undertaken by Story Decorating Group, visit their website.