Honest product reviews are hard to come by, and with such a vast array of decorating products available nowadays, it’s hard to know what’s good and what’s not worth buying. That’s where our Product Review section comes in.
All our reviews are conducted by Professional Decorators, and they cover just about everything!! We give honest and balanced feedback throughout.
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...
Wow... Just wow! A product I've seen mentioned on Decorators Forum UK previously, and which 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...
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?
Modern day paint strippers don't work anymore, right? Professional decorator Ryan Fouger gives an honest review of on that does, Enviromose
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...
Professional decorator Thomas Holloway gives a full and frank review of Brewers own brand contract matt. Does he hate it, or rate it?
This Professional Decorator gives his full and honest review of Tesa Masking Tape. Is it an expensive flop, or a genuinely good product.
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...
I went to the Silk Plaster Training Day yesterday, and it was a pretty good day. I had the sample book sent out ages ago as I was keen back then. So when the course came up I jumped at it, especially at £150. My Experience on The Day and Opinion About Silk...
This professional decorator gives a full and honest review of Fired Earth matt emulsion and eggshell. Does he hate it, or rate it?
Harriet Stone Reviews the Women's Dassy Boston Trousers. A stylish and comfortable option for ladies in the trade. See what she thinks here.
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Harris Trade Masonry Roller review. Does it live up to its “trade” name??
Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives his honest review of Suretherm goodbye mould, which is an insulating emulsion. See what he thinks
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, it may be cheaper to buy this product online by clicking...
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest review of the Solvent based Zinsser Allcoat. Is it the holly Grail of barn paints?
This professional decorator gives his honest review on Toupret ready mixed filler. Does it tick all the boxes? See what he has to say.
Tikkurila Anti-Reflex is a very dull matt emulsion. Used mostly in white or pale colours on interior ceilings, it is ideal for areas with a lot of natural light. Touch-dry in one hour, the recoat time for this paint is two to four hours depending on conditions. You...
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
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