The move enhances the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals membership category.

Brewers Decorator Centres will join the Builders Merchants Federation as an affiliate member on 1 February 2026, enhancing the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals membership category.

Brewers is a long-established family business founded in Sussex in 1904; it is now the UK’s largest independent decorator’s merchant, with a growing network of 267 stores.

Brewers supplies paints, wallpaper, and all essentials for decorating projects, making it the “Destination for Decorators” by offering the best value, choice, customer service, and advice.

Through its Decorators Academy, Brewers provides training and development for painters and decorators with CITB-accredited courses to upskill professionals across a wide range of products and techniques.

The company’s vision is to help make the world a brighter place by enhancing the lives of those they engage with, developing and nurturing the next generation of socially responsible leaders, promoting social fairness, and improving sustainability.

Simon Brewer, CEO, said: “Brewers' vision and values are very much aligned with those of the BMF.  As a company, we take pride in balancing commercial, environmental, and social priorities, and we look forward to working with the BMF and fellow members to help advance the building materials sector.”

John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brewers to the BMF. As an active member, it will not only participate in the BMF Painting, Decorating & Chemicals Forum but also, by sharing best practices, help promote the wider adoption of sustainable solutions within the sector.”