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.

ProDec Ice Fusion - a reasonably priced paint brush

Reasonably Priced Good Value Paint Brushes

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best two reasonably priced but good value paint brushes on the UK market.

taped glass panel windows ready for painting

Should you Tape Glass Panel Windows to Paint?

Should you tape Glass panel windows to paint by brush? Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives his opinion (for what it’s worth)

Introducing Spot Drops – Paint Around a Spotlight

Introducing Spot Drops, by Richard Irons. The easy way to paint around a spotlight without having to remove the light or damaging the plasterboard.

How to Price a Decorating Job

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives you the fundamentals of how to price a decorating job and the things you should consider.

wallpapering a room. Pasting table and other tools out

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.

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.

Volunteer support leads to donation that will last years for Surrey disability charity

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.

painting a room with trade paint products

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

Professional decorator Mike Gregory explains in simple terms how to Draw a straight edge when wallpapering, touching on 3 different methods.

a fan and two fan heaters to speed up the drying process when painting

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

Professional decorator Mike Cupit touches on whether you should be using oil-based or water-based masonry paint. Well worth a read.

exterior painting and decorating being carried out in winter

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

Discoloured Johnstone's Aqua water-based undercoat

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!!

finished metal railings after being painted with hammerite

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.