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Cold Weather and Outdoor Decorating? No Problem
Cold Weather and Outdoor Decorating? No Problem at all!! Zinsser is well known as a paint brand for its problem solving capabilities
Tikkurila Painting and Decorating Show Competition
Tikkurila Paints are running a competition at the 2019 Painting and Decorating show. Find out how to enter and what you could win
Dulux Trade Evolve Matt – Recycled Paint
Dulux have launched the very first fully recycled paint!! Dulux Evolve is made up of leftover paint which will reduce your carbon footprint
Latest news
Double award win for AkzoNobel
Double award win, yet again, for AkzoNobel. This prestigious paint manufacturer is recognised for its achievements and can’t stop winning
Gatis Celmins is Apprentice Decorator of the Year
Bell Group’s Gatis Celmins, 35, has emerged as the winner of the 2019 Apprentice Decorator of the Year competition after a gruelling three-day contest
Cold Weather and Outdoor Decorating? No Problem
Cold Weather and Outdoor Decorating? No Problem at all!! Zinsser is well known as a paint brand for its problem solving capabilities
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Product reviews
Axus Décor Q3 Filler Review Written by a Decorator
Professional decorator Robin gives his full and honest review of Axus Décor’s Q3 Filler, but is it up to a professional’s standards?
Axus Décor Flex-E-Fill Filler Review
Professional decorator Robin gives a full and honest review of Axus Décor Flex-E-Fill Filler. does it live up to the expectations of a pro?
Clean Extreme Stain Resistant Matt from Crown
Professional decorator Daniel James Wilson gives his thoughts on the Clean Extreme Stain Resistant Matt from Crown Trade Paints.
Tesa Adhesive tapes Review by Chris Ashmore
Professional decorator and owner or Creative Murals and Portraits, Chris Ashmore takes us through a quick review of Tesa adhesive tapes
Soft Grip Contour Scraper Review
Professional decorator Rachel Bates gives a full and honest review of the soft grip contour scraper. Looks like quite a handy tool as well
HMG Spray Course Review – Decorator Training
Professional decorator Adam Featherstone gives a full and honest review of the spray course offered at HMG Paints in the North West of England
Professional insight
Masking up Sash Windowpanes to Paint Them
Professional decorator Wesley Knight explains the process of Masking up Sash Windowpanes and why he feels it is the best option for modern day painting
Making a Small Room Look More Spacious
How on Earth can you make a small room look and feel more spacious than it actually is? We asked professional decorators for their tips
Maximum Durability on Painted Handrails
Professional decorator Wesley Knight explains the process he took to achieve maximum durability on painted handrails. Good lad Wes
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