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Old School Vs Modern Decorators

Professional tradesman and internet geek Mike Cupit talks about the great rift between the old school Vs modern decorators, but who is right?

Specialist Ceiling Paints – Review and Guide

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about specialist ceiling paint and gives his opinion about each of the main players.

Zinsser Peel Stop - stabilising solution for masonry

Best stabilising solution for Masonry

Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains what he considers is the best stabilising solution for masonry. We hope this insight helps.

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Washing Paint Rollers in the Washing Machine

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks you through the benefits and drawbacks of washing your paint rollers in the washing machine.

Best Paint for a Hallway – a Full Guide

Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you though the best paint for a hallway and explains what you need to consider when making your choice.

Can you use contract matt to paint a ceiling?

Professional decorator Mike Cupit answers that age old question... Can you use contract matt to paint a ceiling? The answer is yes, but you shouldn't!

Painting a Bedroom – a Simple Guide

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives you a simple guide on painting a bedroom, making the whole process, from start to finish, a lot easier.

What do Decorators Think of Armstead Paint?

What do decorators think of Armstead Paint? We asked a forum of professional tradesmen that very question. This is what they came back with.

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Best Bathroom Paint for your Home

Are you looking to decorate and wondering which is the best bathroom paint? This simple guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Painting a Garden Wall – a Simple Guide

Painting a garden wall can be a bit daunting, especially if it's masonry. This simple guide will help make the process a lot clearer.

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How to prep exterior walls for painting

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks us through how to prep exterior walls for painting. This includes the best methods for longevity and finish.

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The Best Painting Tools for Emulsion

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about the best painting tools for emulsion. This insight is very helpful for any project.

Best Paint for a Timber Gate

Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes us through the best paint for a timber gate. He even takes you through a recent job he completed.

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Stress and the Decorating Industry

Professional tradesman Mike Cupit talks about stress and the decorating industry. Something which is rife and difficult to deal with.

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Best Paint for a Garden Fence – a simple guide

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks through the best paint options for a garden fence. This simple guide should help you decide.

How to paint a fence – step by step guide

Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks you through how to paint a fence in this simple blog. Follow this guide and you can't go wrong!

Is satinwood better than gloss? Pros and cons

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about whether satinwood is better than gloss. He also goes into how well each product performs.

Toupret Masonry Filler - the best on the Market or exterior stone work or render

Best Masonry Filler on the Market

Professional decorators from a well-known forum name Toupret as the best masonry filler available in the UK. See why in this blog.

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