A painter’s mindset by Pete Wilkinson

Lifting the lid on your earnings as a decorator? Is it even possible? Well yes, if you believe it is! Pete Wilkinson explains a painter’s mindset

Decorators on Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course

Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course Review

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

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

How Much Does it cost to Wallpaper a Feature Wall

Professional decorator Mike Cupit Explains how much he thinks a professional decorator should charge to wallpaper one feature wall

How Much Does a Decorator Charge to Wallpaper

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit answers that age old question; How much does a decorator Charge to Wallpaper a Room. Let's hope this helps

Dulux Academy Design Beautiful Spaces Course

I have just spent two days at the Dulux Academy doing the ‘design beautiful living spaces’ course. I thought I’d write a quick review in case there were any other Decorators, budding interior designers, or other colour lovers who might be interested. What is...

The mess on an insurance job that a decorator has been asked to price

Decorator being Asked To Price An Insurance Job

What do you do if you're a decorator and you get asked to price a job which is being paid for as part of an insurance claim? We asked members of the Decorators Forum UK to share their advice about being asked to price an insurance job.Just charge £50 per quote for...

materials like paint being supplied by a painter and decorator

Decorators Making Profit on Materials

Professional decorators are normally entitled to a trade discount when buying their paint from any trade counter. Does this mean they should pass on that saving to the customer, or is it acceptable to make a mark up on paint? We asked members of Decorators Forum UK...

CSCS Card no Formal Qualifications

Can a professional painter and decorator get a CSCS card without having a formal decorating qualification? We asked members of Decorators Forum UK what they think.You have to do health and safety day course then a CSCS test.. about £250 all in.Obtaining a CSCS card...

Terms and Conditions for a Handyman

These free terms and conditions are perfect for a handyman operating as a sole trader. They help cover you when you're working on someone's house.

The Best Way for a Decorator to Learn how to Spray

We asked professional decorators to tell us what the best way is for a decorator to learn how to spray. This should help you make the leap.

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.

Guide to Paint Spraying

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a quick guide to paint spraying based on his own experiance. We hope this helps.

Best Ways To Find Work as a Decorator

Experienced decorators share their tips on the best ways find work as a decorator. This is particularly handy when setting us a business

Repair Care Review – by a Decorator

I to be honest had never seen or heard of this product until I had joined the ‘decorators forum UK’. I tell you, joining that forum burns money! But all of it hugely beneficial to improving our standard of work and ease of practice with the new decorating tools...