b'in the canstraight painted line that has been watched overwithadifferentcareerpath.MywifeandIbelow and opposite: Johnny andcollaborating with them. I really enjoyedsign-offprocesses.Onceintheprogramme,While he says he doesnt have a favourite two million times on TikTok, says Karen. took off to England for a year or so and I gavehis crew recently finished paintingResene workingwithonedesignerwhowantedResene Eco.Decorators commit to continuallyvideo, hes found that one of his top tips really Themoreknowledgeweallhaveaboutsales a go. I thought it would be nice to dressand staining this impressive Half Alabaster different coloured shapes on a wall. I hadmonitor and upgrade their responsibilities andresonated. I get the most comments about the decorating, the more we can make the best of theup for work and enjoy client lunches. However,poolside outdoor pergola area.to use a laser to make sure all the lines wereworkcloselywithResenetoensuretheyrevideo where I share a tip for taping the top of places we live, work and play, she adds. WereIquicklyrealisedallthoseluncheswerenotWalls painted in Resene AquaShielddead straight. It was a great challenge andmeetingtherequiredworkmanship,productyour brush so that paint doesnt collect and dry tinted to Resene Half Alabaster, fascia making more videos all the time and working withhelping my waistline. Also, it didnt really givein Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted tothe end result was amazing. and environmental targets.there, making it easier to clean. It was a last-new decorators, from DIYers to professionals, tome any good feeling of job satisfaction from it.Resene Half Alabaster, timber ceiling/soffits andProfile Painters is a proud member of theJohnny recognises plenty of benefits for hisminute clip but it has clearly benefited many.cover even more topics in the future, and wereWith sales, you get the saleawesome! Nowcustom furniture finished in Resene WoodsmanReseneEco.Decoratorprogramme,whichwascustomers by being part of the now 15-year- As someone who has been able to see so starting to share these videos across a range ofyou have to get another, and if you dont, you goWhitewash and metalwork in Resene Uracryl tinteddesigned to recognise a nationwide network ofold Resene Eco.Decorator programme and themanydifferentResenehuesinpersonover other channels to make them more accessible. from hero to zero, just like that! he says. to Resene Half Alabaster. Design by Stevensenvironmentally-responsible, quality-focusedpeace of mind their enrolment ensures. Thethe years, Johnny still enjoys discovering new The videos help to get homeowners thinkingWith painting, you are constantly gettingLawson Architects, www.stevenslawson.co.nz.painting contractors. Painting companies undergoenvironmentisoftopprioritytousandourfavourites.IreallylovetheReseneKaren about the ways they can improve their home,toseeamazingtransformationsandsatisfiedBuild by RAM Builders, www.rambuilders.co.nz.an assessment before being inducted into theclients.KnowingwearefollowingsustainableWalkerPaintsrangeofcolours.Irecently whether they do it themselves or understand theclients. Im glad I gave it a go, as it really helpedImages courtesy of Profile Painters. programme,whichincludesassessmentsofprinciples gives our clients confidence in ourpainted a lounge using Resene Ecru White on process better if they are hiring a professionalme to realise just how much I love painting. Resene Woodsmanprinciples in practice, sustainable work practices,efforts to give them the best, he says. the ceiling and trim and Resene Robin Egg Blue painter.ThishelpsthemtounderstandtheOneofthemostdefiningmomentsinWhitewash waste management, project plans and projectResenescommitmenttosustainableonthewalls.Thecoloursareverymilkyand many parts of the project and know what toJohnnys career was meeting Paul Eaton. Paulsdecorating isnt the only reason hes a fan ofearthy, and it looked great, he says.ask of their tradesperson. Theres even a videopath to becoming a painter and decorator beganthe company. Resene always has such a greatHe also loves finding new uses for products thattalksabouthowtobestworkwithyourmuch the same way Johnnys did. He left schoolrangeofproductsandovertheyearstheirand being able to share top tips and advice with professional painter. So often homeowners getat the same age and was self-employed by 19.products have only continued to improve. I lovecolleaguesandclients.Resenesellsareally quotes for a job and find it hard to compareAfter moving from Marlborough to Auckland intheirlocations,whicharealwaysconvenient.good product called Bug Juice, which you apply them or they find it hard to know which product1990, Paul started Profile Painters. Today, theTheir staff are well-trained and are able to giveduring your final coat. Many are familiar with it is right for their project. Resene has a wholebusinessemploysaround35peoplesomepractical advice. and use it to stop bugs indoors. However, its hostofpaintexpertsinReseneColorShops,of whom have worked there for decades, withAs it turns out, the staff have been long- also really beneficial to use on exteriors to stop butsomecustomerscanfeelshyaskingallJohnny having one of the longest tenures. time fans of Johnny, too, and recommendedspider webs.their questions instore. With MasterStroke byPaulandIhaveenjoyedagreatbusinesshebeconsideredasoneofthefirstfacesForthoseinterestedinjoiningthetrade, Resene they can get a good base of knowledgepartnership for more than 25 years. I startedofMasterStrokebyResene.Hispassion,Johnnyrecommendstakingthetimeto andthenasktheirlocalReseneexpertsanyworking with Paul and a team of painters wedemeanourandkeennessforsharinghiscomplete an apprenticeship. I think doing an extra questions they may have to help themcalled The A Teambut I wont tell you whatexperience and knowledge with others quicklyapprenticeship is very beneficial, he says. They with their specific project. the A stands for, recalls Johnny. After a fewwon over viewers, which came as something ofdont just teach you painting but also time and One of the first decorators who got on boardyears, I decided to contract to Paul with my owna surprise to Johnny. I got approached thinkingbusiness management. I put a few of my guys tosharethepaintingprowesshesgarneredteam. This has worked out well as Paul has a fewit was just going to be on the Resene website. Ithrough it, and when they come back from a that showed how to do some projects, many ofvideos and articles on MasterStroke by Reseneduring his many years of experience was Johnnyteams now. We meet regularly to make sure wedidnt quite realise it would end up all over socialblock course, I see a substantial improvement.them were very complicated or only coveredhave shown homeowners what is possible andWarwick. Johnny grew up in Ellerslie, Aucklandare all providing a top service for our clientsnotmedia until I started getting calls from builders,With Johnnys passion for painting and sharing a few basic projects, says Resene Marketingthen they have gone on to hire a professionalliving in a good old 50s state house with hisjust in terms of the painting work, but that we areclientsandmates.Ienjoyworkingwiththehis extensive trade knowledge with others, we ManagerKarenWarman.Mostdecoratingpainter to make it happen. mum and younger brother. Hes been a painteralso well organised and maintain communication.production team and I really appreciate all thelook forward to seeing more tips and tricks from videosonlinewerealsofrominternationalMasterStrokebyResenegivespeopleand decorator since he was a teenager. My mumPaul now takes care of organising the work andhard work they do behind the scenes. him on MasterStroke by Resene in the future. companieswhich isnt a lot of help if you liveconfidence to decorate whether they choosewas a hard worker and she taught me to work hardquoting the jobs. It works really well, as I canThehardworkisntwithoutabitoffun,Get inspired and expand your decorating in New Zealand or Australia and are workingto DIY or hire a professional. Weve been ableand take pride in my work. I had a few older friendsfocus on keeping the work ticking over. though. When we were filming How to workknow-how by checking out the latest with different substrates and products. to draw on the expertise of our Resene Paintthat were painters. So, when I left school at 16,Johnny says his favourite types of projects tobestwithyourpainter,attheend,wetalkedMasterStroke by Resene videos atResenediscoveredthat,notonlydoExperts and Resene Colour Experts and a wholeI got straight into painting. I loved the satisfactionwork on are the ones that challenge his technicalabout having coffee and freshly-baked goodieswww.masterstrokebyresene.com.homeownerswanttoknowmoreabouthowhostofothertalentedexpertstohelpshareofthejobandseeingthetransformations.skillsasapainterbecausetheyreespeciallyfor your painter, Johnny recalls. In one of theTo learn more about Profile Painters, visitthey can DIY with paint, but trade customerstheir knowledge. Tradespeople and DIYers areI started my own business at 18. satisfyingwhentheycomeupright.Ireallytakes, for a laugh, I purposely put cream on mywww.profilepainters.co.nz. For details on how and specifiers have also found some of the tipsvery inventive and there have been many cleverThe sense of satisfaction that painting bringslike working for designers, he says. They pushnose as I ate a donut. This made Belinda, theto join the Resene Eco.Decorator programme and tricks handywhich theyve gone on toideas that have been discovered along the way,is a huge part of what keeps Johnny in the trade.the boundaries with colours and paint effects.producer, absolutely lose it laughingand thator find a Resene Eco.Decorator in your area, share with their own clients. In many cases, thesuch as Murdos hack for getting a perfectlyIn his 30s, he tried stepping away to experimentIve always had a passion for design and enjoywas the clip they actually went with. visit www.ecodecorator.co.nz.50 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 51'