3 different undercoat and paint primers that are available

A Guide to Undercoat and Paint Primer

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory gives us a full guide to undercoat and primer for any surface you are likely to want to paint.

Best Paint for Interior Doors

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory talks in detail about the best paint for internal doors. This simple guide will help you make an informed decision.

How to Paint Over Varnished Wood

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory explains how to paint over varnished Wood, including the prep you need to carry out, and the paint system to use.

loads of paint brands on a shelf in Crown Decorating Centre

Are there too many paint brands nowadays?

Are there too many paint brands in the UK nowadays? It can seem a little bit overwhelming. Professional Decorator Mike Gregory gives his take.

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How to Decorate a Rental Property – a Landlord’s Guide

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory explains everything you need to know about How to decorate a rental property. We hope this helps.

White Emulsion Paint in a kettle with a brush. Used for Painting Walls and Ceilings

Best White Emulsion Paint for Walls and Ceilings

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory gives honest insight into the best white emulsion paint options available on the UK market.

LickPro Vinyl Matt in pure brilliant white

LickPro Vinyl Matt Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest LickPro Vinyl Matt review after testing the product extensively at work.

Dulux Diamond Matt Review – Durable Emulsion

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Dulux Diamond Matt review after using the reformulated version of the durable emulsion.

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Can You Paint Satinwood Over Gloss

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory answers that age old question - Can you paint satinwood over gloss? This blog explains all.

Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal with paint kettle and a brush

Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal review after using it on a job.

Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell review after using it at work.

Benefits of Using Water-Based Paint

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory talks about the benefits of using water-based paint. The information will help with product choice for your home.

Best Performing Adhesion Primers

This Professional Decorator tests the best performing adhesion primers to see how each product stands up on different surfaces.

Purdy Monarch Elite Paintbrush Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Purdy Monarch Elite Paintbrush review after using it for the past two decades.

Fiddes Premier Wood Varnish Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest Fiddes Premier Wood Varnish review. Does this water-based product cut the mustard?

COAT Floor Paint Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest COAT Floor Paint review after using the product on a couple of recent jobs.

Matching Farrow and Ball Colours to Other Paint Brands

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory talks about matching Farrow and Ball colours to other paint brands, including product recommendations.

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OB1 Paint and Varnish Remover Review

Professional Decorator Mike Gregory writes a full and honest OB1 Paint Stripper review after using it on a recent job.

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