Best Satinwood Paint on the Market

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest opinions on the best trade satinwood on the market, including the best place to buy.

Armstead Vs Dulux Trade Paint – Which is Better?

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about Armstead Vs Dulux Trade Paint and compares the two brands side by side. You'd be surprised at the results

Dulux Crown Johnstone’s Trade Paint Centre

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about the differences between Johnstone's, Dulux and Crown Decorating Centres. Good and bad in each

Tikkurila Pro Center Paint Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his honest review of the Tikkurila Pro Center and some of the paint they sell. We hope you enjoy it

Trade Durable Matt Emulsion paint products

Best Durable Matt Emulsion Paint

I have been a Professional Decorator for the past 21 years. In that time, I have used a lot of different paint brands. This is my unbiased guide to the best durable matt emulsion paint products on the British market. I hope you find it useful when deciding on paint...

Jotun DEMIDEKK Review – exterior paint

Wow... Just wow! A product I've seen mentioned on Decorators Forum UK previously and I have been using for a number of years, both in Spain and the UK. This is simply amazing stuff. Jotun DEMIDEKK is a fully water-based exterior paint product which is used on...

how to spray a new build house

This professional decorator explains the easiest way to spray a new build house. This is a perfect guide for anyone new to spray painting

Spraying Makes Sense When Decorating

A lot of decorators who haven't yet sprayed want to know whether spraying makes sense? This professional decorator explains the benefits

Harris Trade Masonry Roller Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Harris Trade Masonry Roller review. Does it live up to its “trade” name??

Crown Trade Satinwood Review

This is Crown’s premium trade satinwood. Available in 1, 2.5 or 5 litre tins from any Crown Trade Centre, as well as plenty of other Stockists around Britain. Unless you're entitled to a trade discount, you may be cheaper to buy this product online by clicking...

Tikkurila Helmi – Water-based Satin, gloss and eggshell for internal woodwork

Tikkurila Helmi 30 Review – Water-based Satin

Forum member Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Helmi 30 by Tikkurila. Its uses, its strengths and its weaknesses. See what he has to say here

Festool ETSC 125 Cordless Sander Review

I have had the pleasure of using the Festool ETSC 125 cordless sander this week. I must say I am extremely impressed. It is supplied in a systainer 2 sort with a draw, it comes with a charger two batteries, a dust bag ,mains adaptor and plug it cable. I thought I'd...

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