Kolorbond Single and 2K - the perfect paint for plastic and upvc

Kolorbond Single and 2K review

This Professional Decorator gives an honest review of Kolorbond single and 2K paint. These are products developed for use on uPVC.

Best Vinyl Matt Emulsion for walls

I’ve been a decorator for the past 18 years and I’m a little bit of a geek when it comes to paint products. I thought I'd sit down and write a quick (and honest) guide to vinyl matt. To state the obvious, trade paint is of better quality than retail, so you should...

Best Emulsion for a Kitchen or Bathroom

Professional decorator and guru Mike Cupit talks about the best emulsion to use in a kitchen or bathroom so see what he thinks about this

Oldfields Paintbrush Review my paintbrush

I was recently given a set of Oldfield paintbrushes to try out and review by Andy Cherry from My Paintbrush. These are brushes that I’ve wanted to try out for a long time. They are really popular in Australia. I have a friend in Oz who had told me about them, but I...

Dulux Trade Colour Sensor Review

This Professional Decorator gives his full and honest Dulux Colour Sensor review after using it on several jobs. Let’s see what he has to say.

Glixtone AC-1 High Performance masonry paint

Glixtone AC-1 High Performance masonry Review

This Professional Decorator gives an honest review of Glixtone AC-1 High Performancemasonry paint, is a good product or is it a flop?

Red Devil One Time Review – lightweight filler

professional decorator Harriet Stone gives her full and honest review of the Red Devil One Time Filler by Ciret, check it out

Tips for Airless Spraying and painting

Professional Decorator and Decorators Forum UK owner Mike Cupit gives his top tips for Airless Spraying. Follow this advice for better results.

Deltec Masking Tape Review – purple and red

Hello! Here’s a little Deltec Masking Tape review I wrote for the Decorators Forum UK Deltec masking tape. Supplied by the lovely folks at Deltec. The best place I have found to buy this tape is Tikkurila UK, but there are plenty of other stockists available. Ok...

Gyproc Easi-filler - ready mixed filler for walls and ceilings

Gyproc Easi-filler Review ready mixed

This Professional decorator gives his honest review of the new ready mixed Easi-Filler by Gyproc. Is it up to the job, or a waste of money?

A rotted window that needs to be repaired

Timbabuild vs Repair Care, which is better?

Which is better, Repair Care or Timbabuild? We let a real decorator give his independent evaluation of both products side by side

Enviromose Paint Stripper Review

Modern day paint strippers don't work anymore, right? Professional decorator Ryan Fouger gives an honest review of on that does, Enviromose

Armstead Quick Dry Gloss Review

I've been a professional painter and decorator for all my working life, and I've used most trade paint products in my time on the tools. My customer supplied this Armstead Quick Dry gloss. It's one of the few paints I wasn't familiar with. My Experiance...

Brewers contract matt review white

Professional decorator Thomas Holloway gives a full and frank review of Brewers own brand contract matt. Does he hate it, or rate it?

Tesa Masking Tape Review

This Professional Decorator gives his full and honest review of Tesa Masking Tape. Is it an expensive flop, or a genuinely good product.

old yellow oil-based gloss next to new white water-based gloss

Has Oil Based Gloss Had its Day?

Oil-based gloss was once the most popular paint choice for woodwork in peoples’ homes. However, since the 2010 VOC restrictions, gloss has started to yellow very quickly. Moreover, it seems peoples’ tastes have changed. The more popular choice now is satinwood,...

terms and conditions – Competition

Terms and Conditions – Emperor Paint Emperor Paints Textured Basecoat competition will be posted on the Painter and Decorators Forum Facebook UK group on 02/08/2024 The competition is open to UK residents, excluding employees of the promoter or any of its group...

Cyclone multi purpose mixing device with instructions

Cyklone Mixing Device Review – Multi Purpose

I received this Cyklone Mixing Device a few weeks ago and have been a little behind with reviews. But on the upside, it has also meant that this has been taken out on a multitude of jobs and I can give a completely honest Cyklone Mixing Device Review. The idea of...

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