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Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast.

In this episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast, host Vincent Reed sits with Dominic Myland to explore the history and evolution of Mylands, one of London’s longest-established paint manufacturers, alongside Dominic’s journey from apprentice French polisher and sprayer to operational leadership. Key takeaways include Mylands’ deep heritage in decorative paints and wood finishes, its long-standing relationship with the film, TV, and theatre industries, and how specialist film paints are formulated using highly concentrated pigments to create bold, flat, and immersive colour for screen and stage use.

The discussion also highlights Mylands’ strategic shift away from a declining furniture restoration and reproduction market into premium decorative paints, including the development of a curated colour range and a marble-infused emulsion designed to enhance application, durability, light reflection, and breathability. Additional insights cover Brewers’ role in product launches, increasing industry competition, marketing and export challenges post-Brexit, major heritage projects, the Royal Warrant, and the ongoing importance of craftsmanship and skilled trade in the industry’s future.

*Other topics covered include:*

• Apprenticeships and hands-on craft training in paint and finishes
• The decline of traditional restoration and how businesses adapt
• Film and theatre production requirements for specialist paints
• Scaling a heritage manufacturing business in a modern market
• Workforce skills, knowledge transfer, and industry challenges

Whether you’re a heritage professional, craftsman, designer, or simply interested in historic manufacturing and colour, this episode offers a fascinating look into the legacy and future of British paintmaking.

*Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps:*

(Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section)

00:00 Welcome and Reunion

01:34 Apprenticeship and Early Training

02:36 Joining the Family Business

06:41 Furniture Trade Boom to Bust

08:59 Supplying Film and TV Paint

17:25 Inside the Factory

20:12 Life as a Sales Rep

25:32 Taking the Operational Reins

30:35 Pivot to Decorative Paints

35:25 Launching the Mylands Colour Range

42:18 Breaking into Retail and Brewers

43:41 Crushed Marble Emulsion Breakthrough

44:54 Marble Paint Breakthrough

45:39 Breathability for Old Homes

46:29 Selling Through Brewers

47:12 Marketing Spend Reality

48:42 Colour Wars and Branding

51:44 Becoming a Serious Player

53:45 Designer Collabs and Trends

55:29 Film Industry Growth

57:24 Royal Warrant Story

01:00:36 Premium Paint vs Trade

01:04:42 Proud Heritage Projects

01:07:47 Running a Team Well

01:12:58 Factory Life in London

01:15:12 Day to Day as Owner

01:20:37 Export Plans Post Brexit

01:24:07 Where to Find Mylands

01:25:29 Final Thanks and Wrap

*Connect with Dominic Myland and learn more:*

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-myland-78842024/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxury_paint/

Email: d.myland@mylands.com

*Learn more about the Heritage Buildings Association:*

https://heritagebuildingsassociation.com

*Join the conversation:*

https://heritagebuildings.forum/share/dDYOnkLWJAkaA5xE?utm_source=manual

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