Zinssewr Allcoat satin. A solvent based all-purpose paint designed for use internally or externally

Zinsser allcoat (solvent based) review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest review of the Solvent based Zinsser Allcoat. Is it the holly Grail of barn paints?

toupret ready mixed filler. An all-purpose interior filler which doesn't flash

Toupret ready mixed filler review

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 2 - a dull matt emulsion for painting ceilings

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 Review

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...

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

Fenwick and Tilbrook Emulsion Review

Professional decorator Richard Ryan gives us a quick review of Fenwick and Tilbrook Emulsion. A popular designer paint brand

Ronseal One Coat Wood Primer Undercoat paint

Ronseal Wood Primer Undercoat Review

This professional Decorator gives his full and honest Ronseal Wood Primer Undercoat review after using it on a job.

Dulux Diamond Satinwood- a water based satin paint for interior woodwork

Dulux Diamond Satinwood Review

My name is Joe Elwick, and I am the owner of a small painting and decorating business based in Greater Manchester. I offer a reliable, efficient, and professional service in all aspects of the trade. I was kindly asked by AkzoNobel (Dulux) to try out their recently...

Whitsons Primer Review – The Honest Truth

professional decorator Lisa Story gives her full and honest review of Whitsons water-based adhesion primer. See what she thinks here.

sprayer used on the Dulux Academy Advanced Airless Course

Dulux Academy Advanced Airless Course Review

professional decorator Glen Hyett shares his review on the Dulux Academy Advanced Airless Course. Find out what he thinks here.

Dulux Academy Wallpapering Course Review

Professional decorator Edward Humphrey gives us his full and honest Dulux Academy Wallpapering Course review after winning a space.

Wall Hall Exterior project with Q1 Tapes

Q1 Masking Tape Review

Professional decorator Steven Fletcher gives a full and honest review after trying out the Q1 Masking Tape on a recent job.

Two Fussy Blokes roller review

Real decorator Robin Gofton gives his honest review of the new two fussy blokes roller heads. Let's see if all the hype is justified.

HMG paint review – written by a decorator

Professional decorator Spencer Doleman writes a full and honest HMG paint review based on his own experience od using the products at work.

Coo-Var prime all - a shellac based adhesion primer

Coo-Var Shellac Prime All Review – Adhesion Primer

In this article, a Professional Decorator gives an honest review on the new Shellac prime all from Coo-var paints, and explains its uses.

Zinsser Perma-White 2.5L - mould resistant bathroom and kitchen paint

Zinsser Perma-White Review – Mould Resistant Paint

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives a full and honest review of Zinsser Perma-White. An emulsion designed to hold back mould

Osmo UV-Protection Oil on exterior timber

Osmo UV-Protection Oil Review

Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives his honest Osmo UV-Protection Oil review. An oil used to coat timber and show off its natural beauty.

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 drawer. It comes with a charger, two batteries, a dust bag, mains adaptor and Plug-it cable. I thought...

New formula Jonmat - a premium quality contract matt emulsion used on interior walls and ceilings

Johnstone’s Jonmat review

New formula Jonmat review by professional decorator Michael Fowle. Real decorators talk about products throughout the decorating industry

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