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.
The Best way to Paint Metal Railings
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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.
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.
The Best way to Make a Glitter Wall
The Best way to Make a Glitter Wall
Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you through the different ways to make a glitter wall to help you decide which is best for you.
A painter’s mindset by Pete Wilkinson
A painter’s mindset by Pete Wilkinson
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
Best Place to buy Trade Paint – online and in store
Best Place to buy Trade Paint – online and in store
Professional decorator Mike Gregory explains where he thinks is the Best Place to buy Trade Paint, including online suppliers and trade shops.
Disgraceful Standard of Plastering
Disgraceful Standard of Plastering
Professional decorator Steve Cutbill went to price a small job and found an absolutely disgraceful standard of plastering. Not good
Zinsser Gardz before hanging wallpaper
Zinsser Gardz before hanging wallpaper
Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains when you should use Zinsser Gardz before applying wallpaper to a room. Is it worth it?
Spray or roll – I just can’t decide
Spray or roll – I just can’t decide
Professional decorator Pete Wilkinson talks about whether you should spray or roll, because I for one can't decide on certain jobs
Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course Review
Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course Review
Steve Hunt askes professionals on the Decorators Forum for views on the Dulux Academy Wall Mural Course. He got some great feedback
Wallpaper Seams Opening – Causes and Solutions
Wallpaper Seams Opening – Causes and Solutions
Are your wallpaper seams opening after application? Professional decorator Mike Cupit takes you through the causes and solutions
Maximum Durability on Painted Handrails
Maximum Durability on Painted Handrails
Professional decorator Wesley Knight explains the process he took to achieve maximum durability on painted handrails. Good lad Wes
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