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Half of Brits Set to Spend £47 Billion on Home
Half of Brits Set to Spend £47 Billion on Home Improvements in 2021 Each British household is set to spend an average of £6,531 on home improvements Grey revealed as top home improvement colour in 2021 Safety is biggest issue stopping Brits from buying...
Dulux Trade unveils the ultimate in scuff resistance with new Scuffshield
Dulux Trade unveils the ultimate in scuff resistance with new Scuffshield, an emulsion which is up to 3 times more scruff resistant than durable matt.
Crown Paints Continues its Support of Community
Crown Paints continues its support of local community projects through these unpredictable times with a series of paint donations across the UK.
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Half of Brits Set to Spend £47 Billion on Home
Half of Brits Set to Spend £47 Billion on Home Improvements in 2021 Each British household is set to spend an average of £6,531 on home improvements Grey revealed as top home improvement colour in 2021 Safety is biggest issue stopping Brits from buying...
Federation of Small Businesses for Decorators
What has the Federation of Small Businesses done for Decorators? Well apart from convincing the government to delay tax payments and changing tax laws and providing a grant for the self employed (never been done before) AND Getting a range of services...
Crown Trade Gives Apprentice Decorators Chance to Shine
Crown Trade Gives Apprentice Decorators Chance to Shine Earlier this year, it was announced that the 2020 Apprentice Decorator of the Year competition, which Crown Paints has sponsored for over 40 years, was being put on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak. ...
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Sandtex Masonry Paint Review – High Cover
Professional decorator gives a full and honest Sandtex Masonry Paint review and compares it to some of the other products on the market.
The Best way to Paint Metal Railings
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best way to paint metal railings. Not only will this method give you a great finish, but it’ll last too.
Dulux Academy Introduction to Spray Course Review
Professional decorator Robin Gofton gives a full and honest review of the Introduction to Spray Course at the Dulux Academy.
Zero Flame Intumescent Paint Review
Professional decorator Robin Gofton gives a full and honest review of Zero Flame Intumescent paint after being asked to decorate his local gym.
Toupret Putty Mastic Review – Linseed Oil Putty
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Toupret Putty Mastic. a linseed oil product used for glazing and repairs.
Tikkurila Multistop Review – Primer / Undercoat
Tikkurila Multistop Review By Mike Gregory As a decorator, I do dabble with quite a few Tikkurila products. Some I love, others I really don’t get on with. One Tikkurila product that has opinions divided on “Decorating Products Reviewed” is Multistop. To be...
Professional insight
Best Trade Paint to use in Your Home
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives you a list of what he thinks is the best trade paint to use in any given situation.
How to Draw a Straight Edge when Wallpapering
Professional decorator Mike Gregory explains in simple terms how to Draw a straight edge when wallpapering, touching on 3 different methods.
Speeding up the Drying Process of Paint
Professional decorator Mike Gregory takes you through the formula for speeding up the drying process of paint. This may help you moving forward.
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