decorating tools being used to paint a room

Can You Trust a Cheap Decorator?

Mike Cupit answers a question he thinks everyone should be asking...Can you trust a cheap decorator? Great insight from a professional!

UltraGrime Clothwipes - the best way to clean wet paint

UltraGrime wipes Review

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives a full and honest UltraGrime Clothwipes review. A very handy product for cleaning up paint.

Valspar Paint Review and Guide

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives us a full and brutally honest Valspar Paint review, and guides us through the various products.

Sketch Paint Review – Whiteboard Paint

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives us his full Sketch Paint review, which is a whiteboard paint you can use in your home.

Silk Plaster choice of colours and styles.

Offering Silk Plaster as a Decorator

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about the possibility of a decorator offering Silk Plaster as a service and really making some money.

Tilswall HVLP Sprayer - a good quality cheap paint sprayer

Tilswall HVLP Sprayer Review

Professional decorator Mike Cupit writes a full and honest Tilswall HVLP Sprayer review. This is a machine that costs around £40!!

Tikkurila Vinyl Matt - a good matt paint for interior walls

Tikkurila Vinyl Matt Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Tikkurila vinyl matt review. Does it live up to the expectation?

Three white gloss products that can be used to paint interior woodwork

The Science of Gloss Paint Explained

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about the science of gloss paint and touches on the different types of paint on the market.

Emperor Paint

Emperor Paint use the latest technology to develop the most advanced exterior paints.

TopDec Decorating Supplies

Topdec Decorating Supplies offer a range of premium British made paint brushes.

painting a ceiling with a dull white emulsion

Why is Brilliant White Not Brilliant White?

This Decorator has had major issues on site. So much so, he’s left wondering, “why is brilliant white not brilliant white?”

a sprayer used by a professional decorator

Decorators Who Spray Earn More Money

Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains why decorators who spray, earn more money. We're sorry, but this is an accurate statement.

Kip Masking Tape Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Kip masking tape, manufactured by Shurtape (the company behind Frog)

PS1 (Primer Sealer Stain Block) - a shellac based adhesion primer capable of blocking stains

PS1 Primer Sealer Stain Block Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives us his full and honest PS1 (Primer Sealer Stain Block) review. A paint made by wizards using witchcraft!

setting up to decorate before the kitchen is fitted

Decorating Before the Kitchen is Fitted

Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you through the process he takes when decorating a room before the kitchen is fitted.

Armstead Contract Matt Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Armstead contract matt review. This paint is only £2 per litre!!

Armstead Durable Matt - a good quality emulsion for high traffic areas

Armstead Durable Matt Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Armstead Durable Matt review. This offers a great insight into the product.

How Good are Professional Decorators?

Do you ever stop to think about how good we are professional decorators? We are magicians and don't let anyone ever tell you any different!

Mike Cupit