Brushes are so last year. It’s all about spraying

Professional decorator Phil Beckwith explains why brushes are so last year and everyone should be using airless sprayers.

Foil lining Paper on a wall behind radiator

Foil lining Paper to hold back damp

Professional decorator Phil Beckwith talks about the use of foil lining paper to hold back damp and associated problems such as mildew.

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Taking on a Decorating Apprentice

Professional painter and decorator Mike Gregory talks about the hardships when taking on an apprentice. Worth it in the end though.

Male Vs Female Decorators

Industry professional Mike Cupit talks through his perspective on Male Vs Female Decorators, and the difference between the two.

using spot drops to paint around spotlights

The best way to paint around Spotlights

Professional decorator come inventor, Richard Irons takes you through his pain when trying to paint around spotlights and explains the best way to do it.

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Should you Tape Glass Panel Windows to Paint?

Should you tape Glass panel windows to paint by brush? Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives his opinion (for what it’s worth)

Introducing Spot Drops – Paint Around a Spotlight

Introducing Spot Drops, by Richard Irons. The easy way to paint around a spotlight without having to remove the light or damaging the plasterboard.

How to Price a Decorating Job

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives you the fundamentals of how to price a decorating job and the things you should consider.

Drop Your Standards in Decorating to Earn More Money

A genuine professional decorator explains why it is sometimes better to drop your standards to earn more money in the game.

Volunteer support leads to donation that will last years for Surrey disability charity

Christmas and January for a Self-Employed Decorator

Mike Cupit explains what it is like in the buildup to Christmas and during the month of January for a self-employed decorator.

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.

a fan and two fan heaters to speed up the drying process when painting

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.

Oil-Based or Water-Based Masonry Paint

Professional decorator Mike Cupit touches on whether you should be using oil-based or water-based masonry paint. Well worth a read.

exterior painting and decorating being carried out in winter

Exterior Painting in Winter, Can it be Done?

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about exterior decorating in winter, including the pitfalls you should watch out for and the products you should use