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The Versatility of Wood Brackets: 6 Residential Applications

This very simple guide depicts the versatility of wood brackets in 6 residential applications. Perfect for around your home.

Smith & Rodger

smith & rodger - shellacs & wood finishes since 1877

Crown Paints Launches Colour Collection to Help With Customer Satisfaction

Crown Paints launches a modern colour collection. It is made up of various palettes to help with customer satisfaction and wider choice.

Best Way to Remove Woodchip Wallpaper

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit explains everything you need to know about the best way to remove woodchip wallpaper. We hope this helps.

Crown Trade Paint is Undervalued

This Professional Decorator explains why he thinks Crown Trade Paint is undervalued and points out some of their products that deserve more credit.

Hamilton perfection paintbrush for thin paints

The Evolution of the Hamilton Perfection Paintbrush

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory talks about the evolution of the Hamilton Perfection Paintbrush to keep up with the ever changing industry.

Are Cheap Decorators Destroying the Industry?

Professional tradesman Mike Cupit answers a fundamental question; are Gardeners and cheap Decorators destroying the industry?

How to Paint a Radiator – a Simple Guide

Professional Decorator explains everything there is to know about how to paint a radiator, and the best paint to use for long lasting results.

Leyland SDM supports London’s poorest children

Leyland SDM supports London’s poorest children. The donation has been added to the £6,600 colleagues raised by walking 15 miles across London.

Smith and Rodger Flow and Bond paint conditioner for water-based paint

Paint Conditioners – A Full Guide

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit provides a full guide to the different paint conditioners available in the UK, and how to use them.

Dalapro Roll Nova Review – Roll on Filler

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Dalapro Roll Nova review having been one of the first Decorators to use it.

a collection of books designed to help professional painters and decorators to earn more money.

Books for Painters and Decorators

Professional, Mike Cupit talks about all the best books for Painters and Decorators and how they can help you earn more money.

Best Water-Based Undercoat Paint

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest guide to the best water-based undercoat paint products on the market.

Zinsser Watertite Review – Waterproof Paint

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Zinsser Watertite review after using it recently to paint a basement.

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Best Online Paint Merchants for Decorators to Have Accounts with

We provide a list of the best online paint merchants for Professional Painters and Decorators to have accounts with. Well worth a look.

Wallpaper on a wall that was previously bare plaster.

How to Wallpaper over Bare Plaster

Professional Decorator Robin Gofton explains how to wallpaper over bare plaster, including product info and the possible pitfalls.

Using Roll on Filler to Skim a Wall

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit talks you through using roll on filler to skim a wall. This is the easy way to achieve smooth walls for painting.

Caparol Aqua PU Satin and haftprimer - a good water-based satinwood

Caparol PU Satin Review – Water-based Satinwood

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Caparol PU Satin review after using the system in his roll at work.

Mike Cupit