Taking on a Decorating Apprentice
Professional painter and decorator Mike Gregory talks about the hardships when taking on an apprentice. Worth it in the end though.
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Professional painter and decorator Mike Gregory talks about the hardships when taking on an apprentice. Worth it in the end though.
Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives you the fundamentals of how to price a decorating job and the things you should consider.
A genuine professional decorator explains why it is sometimes better to drop your standards to earn more money in the game.
Mike Cupit explains what it is like in the buildup to Christmas and during the month of January for a self-employed decorator.
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives us some basic rules that every self-employed decorator needs to live by in order to succeed.
John Palmer, Managing director of Coversure Poole gives you his Five Top Tips on Getting Decorator’s Insurance which will also help you save money!
Is becoming a Dulux Select Decorator Worthwhile? We interviewed three well known select members in a bid to find out more.
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
Steve Hunt askes professionals on the Decorators Forum for views on the Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course. He got some great feedback
Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about the differences between Johnstone's, Dulux and Crown Decorating Centres. Good and bad in each
Professional decorator Mike Cupit Explains how much he thinks a professional decorator should charge to wallpaper one feature wall
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit answers that age old question; How much does a decorator Charge to Wallpaper a Room. Let's hope this helps
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...
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...
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...
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...
We asked Decorators Forum UK members their best advice for a young decorator, and these are the comments that they came back with.
Have you ever underpriced a decorating job. Can you ask for more money if you do? We asked professionals that very question.
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