Kristian Pilmer, a painting and decorating student from Newton Aycliffe, has painted his way to third place in Dulux Decorator Centres’ National Apprentice of the Year 2013 after impressing the judges with his great brushwork and eye for detail.

Kristian, 20, fought off stiff competition from nine other talented painting and decorating students from all over the UK and Northern Ireland to secure third place at the thrilling grand final, which took place on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th June, at Sandwell College. The competition was followed by a presentation ceremony held at The Mount hotel, Wolverhampton.

As part of his prize, Kristian won £250 cash prize from Dulux Decorator Centres, and a selection of products from the competition’s sponsors.

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