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Oil and Water: Which paint, when and why

Feb 12, 2020 | Professional insight

Oil and Water: Which paint, when and why? By Ian Richardson In the past I have always used oil-based paints for woodwork, being very disappointed with my first attempts using water-based satinwood. The early paints I tried were of very poor opacity and gave a...

Fixing Another “Decorator’s” Work

Feb 8, 2020 | Professional insight

Professional decorator Tim Cummings explains his anger while fixing another “decorator’s” work. Do people really get away with stuff like this??

Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course Review

Feb 3, 2020 | Professional insight, Reviews

Steve Hunt askes professionals on the Decorators Forum for views on the Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course. He got some great feedback

Wallpaper Seams Opening – Causes and Solutions

Feb 1, 2020 | Professional insight

Are your wallpaper seams opening after application? Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you through the causes and solutions

Water Based or Oil Based Paint – Gloss and Satin

Feb 1, 2020 | Professional insight

Water Based or Oil Based Paint – Gloss, Satin and Eggshell By Mike Cupit As a professional decorator, I’m often asked whether you should use oil based, or water based paint on the woodwork in your home. Once upon a time it was a simple choice, now it isn’t so...