Some paint primers used for interior walls and ceilings

The Best Primer for Interior Walls

Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you through the best option to use as a primer for each situation on interior walls.

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How to Avoid Roller Marks When Painting a Ceiling

Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains how to avoid roller marks when painting a ceiling. This will help you create the perfect finish.

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Is it Worth Getting an NVQ in Decorating?

Professional decorator Pete Wilkinson tries to answer the question "Is it Worth Getting an NVQ in decorating?" After all, what does a piece of paper matter?

A new decorating apprenticeship

Should there be a new decorating apprenticeship that just covers spraying? The current qualification is useless for a young specialist.

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Do Decorators Need to be Qualified?

Do qualifications matter in professional painting and decorating? We asked members of an online forum for their views on the subject.

How much does a Decorator Charge to Paint a Ceiling?

Veteran of the trade, Mike Cupit finally answers that age old question, how much does a decorator charge to paint a Ceiling?

Heat, Height and Spray Painting Insurance Help

John Palmer from Coversure Poole gives decorators help with heat, height and spray painting insurance. This should help make things clearer.

A collection of Crown and Dulux trade paint products

Crown or Dulux, Which is Better Paint?

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about which is the better paint, Crown or Dulux. This is an interesting debate with good products in each camp.

the problem you can encounter if you use contract matt as a mist coat

Do Not Use Contract Matt as a Mist Coat

Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains why you do not use contract matt as a mist coat and the problems it can lead to

Brushes are so last year. It’s all about spraying

Professional decorator Phil Beckwith explains why brushes are so last year and everyone should be using airless sprayers.

Foil lining Paper on a wall behind radiator

Foil lining Paper to hold back damp

Professional decorator Phil Beckwith talks about the use of foil lining paper to hold back damp and associated problems such as mildew.

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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.

Male Vs Female Decorators

Industry professional Mike Cupit talks through his perspective on Male Vs Female Decorators, and the difference between the two.

using spot drops to paint around spotlights

The best way to paint around Spotlights

Professional decorator come inventor, Richard Irons takes you through his pain when trying to paint around spotlights and explains the best way to do it.