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UNIEP represents over 60,000 businesses through its member associations in 12 countries. UNIEP has been the voice for painting contractors and allied trades since 1953 and has proved to be the authoritative trade association representing professional painters.

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UNIEP promotes professional training, sustainability, health & safety and lifelong learning. It supports the exchange of good practices among its national members through different projects at European level.

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EU Affairs

UNIEP has dedicated its actions to promoting sustainability and a fair level playing field in the painting trade since its inception in 1953. It also helps SMEs to comply with EU legislation, namely REACH and construction products regulation

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InPaint Platform

Do you wish to start a career as Painter/Decorator or do you want to find new on-line courses for teachers/company tutors, or to know more about new Painting techniques? Have a look and discover this European Painters/Decorators Portal created by the trade for the trade!

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May

2026

Time4Clay&Lime - 2nd Consortium Meeting in Mauerbach (Austria)

On 28 and 29 April, the partners of the Time4Clay&Lime project met in Mauerbach, Austria, hosted by IAGF (INSTITUT FUR ANGEWANDTE GEWERBEFORSCHUNG). Read more View all news

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Apr

2026

Save the Date - Time4Clay&Lime Meeting in Mauerbach (Austria)

During the meeting, we will review the project's progress and discuss the next objectives. Read more View all events

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