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10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS
Dulux Decorator Centre donating 10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS contractors working in hospitals during Covid-19 pandemic Dulux Decorator Centre has joined forces with customers to provide NHS Estate teams and contractors working on emergency...
Dulux boosts mental health support
Dulux boosts mental health support for Select Decorators as it partners with Rainy Day Trust Dulux Select Decorators has increased the range of support it offers its members to help them counter mental health challenges. Dulux research identified how widespread these issues are within the trade - with half of all decorators admitting they have been affected...
Make Money from Wall Murals
Become an approved supplier at wall murals at Unique Walls direct and make money on supplying your mural, as well as installing it.
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Dulux Unveils New State-of-the-art Select Website
Dulux Unveils New state-of-the-art Select Website to help connect homeowners with quality Dulux Select decorators to help them bounce back.
Achieve an Outstanding Finish with Expression
The Expression range from Hamilton gives you everything you need to achieve an outstanding finish on any decorating or DIY job.
10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS
Dulux Decorator Centre donating 10,000 litres of Dulux Trade Sterishield to NHS contractors working in hospitals during Covid-19 pandemic Dulux Decorator Centre has joined forces with customers to provide NHS Estate teams and contractors working on emergency...
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Tikkurila Optiva 5 Review – Durable Matt Emulsion
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Tikkurila Optiva 5 review, a durable matt emulsion used on interior ceilings and walls.
The Best Adhesion Primer on the Market
Decorating God, Robin Gofton conducts the mother of all comparison tests with the hope of finding the best adhesion primer on the market.
Dulux Trade Gloss Review – all you need to know
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Dulux Trade Gloss review. A product he thinks gives an awesome finish.
Jotun Demidekk Ultimate Review
Professional decorator Scott Murphy gives a full and honest Demidekk Ultimate Review. A product he has absolute faith will stand up to the British weather.
Brush Mate Review by a professional decorator
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest brush mate review based on his own experience. Do they work? Are they worth their money?
Johnstone’s Oil-Based Eggshell Review
Professional decorator Scott Murphy gives his full and honest Johnstone’s oil-based eggshell review, but how does it compare with similar products?
Professional insight
A Decorator Affected by Covid-19
Colin Hooper is a professional decorator struggling after catching the Covid-19 virus. Read about how it has affected his life.
Quoting Against a Decorator Who Doesn’t Give Quotes
Professional decorator Jeff Cannons was asked to price a job and actually missed out when quoting against another decorator who doesn’t even give quotes!
Should I Accept Liability?? – Anonymous Decorator
An anonymous decorator wants to know whether he (or she) should accept liability because his (or her) customer is a half-wit. I know what I would do!
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