Best Wallpapering Tools on the Market
Decorator Mike Gregory gives you what he thinks are the best wallpapering tools on the market, You can use it as a guide on what tools you need.
Best Wallpapering Tools on the Market
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This section is a platform for our team of Professional Decorators to pass on their expert wisdom in a way that’s easy to understand. We explain everything, from the intricacies of applying paint products, to the specific products you need for different situations.
Drop Your Standards in Decorating to Earn More Money
Drop Your Standards in Decorating to Earn More Money
A genuine professional decorator explains why it is sometimes better to drop your standards to earn more money in the game.
Christmas and January for a Self-Employed Decorator
Christmas and January for a Self-Employed Decorator
Mike Cupit explains what it is like in the buildup to Christmas and during the month of January for a self-employed decorator.
Best Trade Paint to use in Your Home
Best Trade Paint to use in Your Home
Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives you a list of what he thinks is the best trade paint to use in any given situation.
How to Draw a Straight Edge when Wallpapering
How to Draw a Straight Edge when Wallpapering
Professional decorator Mike Gregory explains in simple terms how to Draw a straight edge when wallpapering, touching on 3 different methods.
Speeding up the Drying Process of Paint
Speeding up the Drying Process of Paint
Professional decorator Mike Gregory takes you through the formula for speeding up the drying process of paint. This may help you moving forward.
Oil-Based or Water-Based Masonry Paint
Oil-Based or Water-Based Masonry Paint
Professional decorator Mike Cupit touches on whether you should be using oil-based or water-based masonry paint. Well worth a read.
Exterior Painting in Winter, Can it be Done?
Exterior Painting in Winter, Can it be Done?
Professional decorator Mike Cupit talks about exterior decorating in winter, including the pitfalls you should watch out for and the products you should use
What Causes Water-Based Paint to Discolour?
What Causes Water-Based Paint to Discolour?
Professional decorator Mike Gregory answers that age old question, what causes water-based paint to discolour? Find out here!!
The Best way to Paint Metal Railings
The Best way to Paint Metal Railings
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best way to paint metal railings. Not only will this method give you a great finish, but it'll last too.
Basic Rules for The Self-Employed Decorator
Basic Rules for The 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.
Best Paint to use if you have Pets
Best Paint to use if you have Pets
Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best paint to use if you have pets, taking into consideration your pet's safety.
A Day in the Life of a Site Basher
A Day in the Life of a Site Basher
A Day in the Life of a Site Basher depicts the harshness of the day to day struggles a decorator has to deal with when working on a building site.
The Pros and cons of being a Professional Decorator
The Pros and cons of being a Professional Decorator
Mike Gregory talks you through the pros and cons of being a professional decorator. It is no wonder so many tradesmen turn to drink and drugs!!
What Makes a Good Sandwich Shop
What Makes a Good Sandwich Shop
Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains what makes a good sandwich shop after spending years and hundreds of pounds eating at them.
Five Top Tips on Getting Decorator’s Insurance
Five Top Tips on Getting Decorator’s Insurance
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 Dulux Select Worthwhile? A full Review
Is Dulux Select Worthwhile? A full Review
Is becoming a Dulux Select Decorator Worthwhile? We interviewed three well known select members in a bid to find out more.
Dulux or Johnstone’s Paint, which is Better?
Dulux or Johnstone’s Paint, which is Better?
Professional decorator Mike Gregory considers which is the better paint brand to use, Dulux or Johnstone's. Take this as an honest guide.
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