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ROLLINGDOG WALL REPAIR
ROLLINGDOG has several lines of putty and taping knives from entry level to professional. All of which make wall repair easier when decorating.
Hamilton Scoops Supplier of the Year
Hamilton Decorating Tools scoops the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award 2023 at Crown Decorating Centres. Recognition well deserved!
Silk Touch – Not Just Another “Microfibre” Roller
Introducing the NEW Silk Touch microfibre paint roller from Axus, which is not just another run-of-the-mill decorating tool.
Dulux Decorator Centre adds new delivery options to its offering
Dulux Decorator Centre adds new delivery options to give decorators the flexibility to arrange orders for a time that suits them.
Ecstatic Keith wins jackpot prize
Ecstatic Keith, a project manager, wins the jackpot prize after winning a £1,000 jackpot from Leyland SDM on Freebee Fridays.
Store your Paint Roller Away in Seconds with the Provinci Roller Saver
You can store your paint roller away in seconds with the Provinci Roller Saver. Cut down on paint waste and ditch the plastic bags.
Purdy Announces 2022 Mentor of the Year Winners
Purdy announces 2022 mentor of the year winners. Congratulations to Mark Mitchell, William Wilson, Andy Ritchie and Trevor Fuller.
Introducing the Terraco Handymate range of easy to use DIY ready-mix fillers
Introducing the Terraco Handymate range of easy to use DIY ready-mix fillers. These products are set to take the decorating industry by storm!
Winners of the 2022 Dulux Select Decorators Awards Unveiled
Winners of the 2022 Dulux Select Decorators Awards unveiled. This prestigious event was bigger and better than ever with Dean Barguss taking the crown.
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Hamilton Prestige Synthetic Paintbrush Review
Professional decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Hamilton Prestige Synthetic Paintbrush review after using the brush for many years.
Hammerite Metal Paint review
Professional decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Hammerite Direct to Rust and Metal Paint review after using the paint for many years.
Zinsser Peel Stop Review – by a Decorator
Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Zinsser Peel Stop review. Is this the “silver bullet” for a lot of decorating headaches?
December competition
Take a look at this month's fantastic competition.
Moving Into a New Build Home For The First Time
This simple guide gives you everything you need to know about moving into a new build home for the first time. From house to home!
Testing Zinsser Products to the Limit
A great blog depicting how professional decorator Bob Jackson got on after testing a couple of Zinsser products to the limit!
Poor Standard of Decorating on a New Build House
The harsh reality of a £300k house completed and passed by the company selling it. We are coming across this more and more. No primer anywhere, excessive use of caulk and silicone, terrible plaster finish and even worse decorating! There is paint on all new wood...
Getting a Room Ready for a Decorator
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about how a homeowner should get a room ready for work to start. Oh, and don’t forget the tea!
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