finished metal railings after being painted with hammerite

The Best way to Paint Metal Railings

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best way to paint metal railings. Not only will this method give you a great finish, but it'll last too.

Self-employed decorator with ladders on an outside job

Basic Rules for The Self-Employed Decorator

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives us some basic rules that every self-employed decorator needs to live by in order to succeed.

Toupret Putty Mastic. a linseed oil product used for glazing and repairs.

Toupret Putty Mastic Review – Linseed Oil Putty

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Toupret Putty Mastic. a linseed oil product used for glazing and repairs.

Best Paint to use if you have Pets

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best paint to use if you have pets, taking into consideration your pet's safety.

Tikkurila Multistop - A water-based stain block undercoat / primer for bare timber

Tikkurila Multistop Review – Primer / Undercoat

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Tikkurila Multistop which is a product designed to be used on bare timber.

V33 Renovation Pure brilliant white Matt Multi-surface paint for interior use

V33 Renovation Paint Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest V33 Renovation paint review after using it in Pure brilliant white.

The Pros and cons of being a Professional Decorator

Mike Gregory talks you through the pros and cons of being a professional decorator. It is no wonder so many tradesmen turn to drink and drugs!!

Gyproc EasiFill - interior powder filler and coving adhesive

Gyproc EasiFill Review by a Professional Decorator

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review on the Gyproc EasiFill, an interior filler for walls, ceilings and trim.

Tikkurila optiva 5 Durable matt emulsion for interior walls and ceinlings

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.

Dulux Trade High Gloss - an oil-based glossy product to be used inside

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 - an external long lasting paint

Jotun Demidekk Ultimate Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Demidekk Ultimate Review. A product he has absolute faith will stand up to the British weather.

Dulux or Johnstone’s Paint, which is Better?

Professional decorator Mike Gregory considers which is the better paint brand to use, Dulux or Johnstone's. Take this as an honest guide.

brush mate - the best way to keep your paintbrushes fresh

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?

Tikkurila Paint Review – by Mike Gregory

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Tikkurila paint review. Other than the odd dodgy product, he is impressed

Tetrion All-Purpose Filler - interior and exterior filler

Tetrion All-Purpose Filler Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Tetrion All-Purpose Filler Review, an all-round filler designed for a multitude of situations.