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Will you take the ecoSEAL challenge?
Will you take the ecoSEAL challenge, cut down on carbon, reduce the amount of plastic waste and save money on your building projects?
Crown Gives One Lucky Customer VIP Treatment
Crown gives One lucky customer VIP Treatment after winning 1,000,000 points on their Reward Scheme. If you’re not already, it’s well worth signing up
Wallpapering Forum UK – for Decorators
DFUK have a brand-new forum which is solely for professional decorators. The Wallpapering Forum UK is a hub of knowledge and discussion.
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Will you take the ecoSEAL challenge?
Will you take the ecoSEAL challenge, cut down on carbon, reduce the amount of plastic waste and save money on your building projects?
Women in the Decorating Industry
Women in the Decorating Industry Did you know just 4.8% of workers are women in the painting and decorating sector? Local Contractor Bagnalls has interviewed five women in different roles at the company to discuss their experiences, challenges and wins...
Jiangxi Songcheng Masking Film Manufacturer
Jiangxi Songcheng is a manufacturer of high quality Masking Film, designed for use in the automotive and decorating industries.
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Mirka Deros review, written by an honest decorator
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of the Mirka Deros. One beast of a sander for use on walls and ceilings!!
Festool RTS 400 REQ review – orbital sander
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Festool RTS 400 REQ review. Is it worth paying the big price tag for kit like this?
The best exterior satinwood and eggshell
Professional decorator Mike Gregory explains what he believes are the best exterior satinwood and eggshell products on the British market
Axus Decorating Tools Review
Professional decorator Dean from SM Decorating services gives a very quick review of the Axus Decorating tools. Well worth a read!!
Axus Paintbrush Review – A Great Value Brush
Professional decorator Steven Nash gives a short, but honest Axus paintbrush review. A budget, but high quality choice used by professionals.
Benjamin Moore Scuff x Vs WRX
Professional decorator Lee Thornton puts two high end water-based satinwoods to the test. This is a Benjamin Moore Scuff x Vs WRX review.
Professional insight
A Painters Life For Me – by Al Parish
Lifelong decorator Al Parish looks back on the history of his career with a sense of nostalgia in this blog – A Painters Life for Me.
What paint do decorators use in their own home?
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks us through what paint he likes to use in his own home. This is a brilliant insight into the best products.
Sanding without getting dust everywhere
Professional decorator Mike Gregory tells us the secrets when it comes to sanding without getting dust everywhere!! This blog will save your home!!
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