Ever wanted to know if other trade painters prefer to cut in with an Oval or Sash Cutter? You’ve come to the right place!
Welcome to Behind The Brush, where MONARCH takes you in to the world of professional painters from around Australia. Join us for a behind the scenes look at what a typical day on site looks like for a trade painter, find out why they do what they do and learn about their tricks of the trade. There’s also a good dose of banter thrown in along the way!
Take a trip with us to Adelaide, South Australia to Meet Ausma Balodis, the creative force behind Azu Bespoke Finishes.
Specialising in handcrafted decorative finishes that reflect contemporary elegance and style, Azu Bespoke Finishes has created an award-winning portfolio over a 15-year timeframe. From gold leaf gilding, venetian plaster and customised pieces, Ausma’s artistry is as much about discipline and technique as it is creativity.
Come and spend a day with Ausma as we hear her story and the passion behind Azu Bespoke Finishes.
From a passionate debate over the best Cadbury Favourites chocolate to a heartwarming story about giving back to their local community, there’s never a dull moment with the Vivid Coats team. Based in Gippsland Victoria, Vivid Coats is a family-owned and operated painting and decorating business, founded in 2017 by husband-and-wife duo Marcus and Steph. Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the people, passion and purpose driving Vivid Coats.
A 3D printer, Versace labelled drop sheets, precision painting and ‘Mad’ drumming skills. it’s just another day on site for Excellent Coatings. Based in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, Excellent Coatings are a family-owned business providing high quality domestic, commercial and body corporate painting throughout Victoria for the past 30 years. Guided by owner Bert, join us as we take a peek behind the scenes on the worksite with the Excellent Coatings team.
For over 25 years, MONARCH’s industry leading range of paint brushes, rollers, tools and accessories are trusted by trade paint professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Our renowned range of quality, handcrafted paint brushes and roller covers and tools continues to drive the evolution and development of the paint accessory market. Whatever the task, we have the right painting tool for all professional and trade projects.
But we also know that every trade painter has their own story to tell, with specialist skill sets and unique preferences.
Some might have been in the industry for decades, learning skills passed down from older generations and now running their own businesses, while others are just starting out, learning the tricks of the trade and showcasing their skills on the world stage.
One thing we do know for know for sure, they all take great satisfaction in getting a premium finish with MONARCH and helping make a difference in their clients lives. But don’t take it from us, watch on and hear it from the experts!
Keen to share your story?
Are you a trade painter with a story to share? We’re always looking for passionate MONARCH enthusiasts to help spread the word. If you’d like to showcase your work, we’d love to hear from you.