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Award-Winning Transformation of the M004 Chimney
Standing 152 feet tall, the M004 Chimney at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMND) Devonport is an iconic feature
Award-Winning Transformation of the M004 Chimney
Standing 152 feet tall, the M004 Chimney at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMND) Devonport is an iconic feature
The Transformation of Lypiatt House in Cheltenham
Situated in the heart of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire lies Lypiatt House, a grand Victorian residence. Built around 1887 as a luxury villa.
Dulux Trade Ultra Matt Has You covered with New Pack Size
To ensure decorators have the right amount of paint for their project, Dulux Trade is now offering its popular Ultra Matt paint in 3L packs.
THE PAINT SHED – NOW OPEN IN PERTH
The Paint Shed opens its newest store today, in Perth. The Paint Shed, which is headquartered in Stirling, sells a wide range of trade paints, designer paints and accessories to both independent painters and decorators and retail consumers via its website and through...
Belsize Park school receives funding boost
Belsize Park school receives funding boost with £2,500 credit to spend at Leyland’s new Belsize Park store on Haverstock Hill.

Mackay Decorators’ Work Shines at The National Galleries of Scotland
Mackay Decorators’ award-winning work shines at the National Galleries of Scotland, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s UNESCO Heritage Site.

Inside the Award-Winning Transformation of the Dorchester Hotel
Inside the award-winning transformation of the Dorchester Hotel, overlooking Hyde Park and nestled between Park Lane and Mayfair.

Funding Shortfalls Leave Shared Spaces in Decline
Over one in five (22%) Brits report a decline in shared community spaces over the past decade New Freedom of Information (FOI) requests found that spending on community-related services and provisions has fallen by 18% since 2022 Crown Paints and interior designer...
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Glixtone Fungi-Shield Anti-Mould Paint Review
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Glixtone Fungi-Shield Anti-Mould Paint review after using the product at work.
Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint Review
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Albany AF1 Ceiling Paint review after using the product at work.
MacPherson Durable Acrylic Matt Review
Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest MacPherson Durable Acrylic Matt review based on his own experience in the trade.
Paint vs Wallpaper – Which is Best?
Professional Decorator Robin Gofton compares paint vs wallpaper, which gives you enough insight to choose between the two.
Painting Pebble Dash – A Full Guide
Painting pebble dash isn’t rocket science, but it can be hard work. As a Professional Decorator, it’s something I have done hundreds of times in the past. In this blog, I’m going to explain how to paint it. I’ll cover everything (pardon the pun), including the...
How To Fix Peeling Paint in a Bathroom
Professional decorator Robin Gofton explains everything there is to know about how to fix peeling paint in a bathroom with this simple guide.
How to Fix Cracks in Walls – A Full Guide
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit explains everything there is to know about how to fix cracks in walls with this easy-to-follow guide.