Water based Zinsser Allcoat Review

Professional decorator Allan Clark gives his full review of Zinsser water based Allcoat. Is it a paint worth using? Only one way to find out

Johnstone Acrylic Eggshell failing on plaster after being used to Mist Coat

Acrylic Eggshell to Mist Coat Plaster

Stick to what you know guys and girls!! Especially when it comes to applying a mist coat on new plaster! A lot of decorators now tell you to use the same emulsion as your topcoat to mist bare plaster, but it doesn't always work. I did a newly plastered ceiling...

Decorators Forum Painters Pitstop

We try to cater for everyone on the Decorators Forum UK, whether you’re a site basher, work on high end castles, an apprentice or a subbie!! We have loads of platforms to choose from, from Facebook to YouTube, all the way through to TikTok!! The Decorators Forum UK...

a bin bag in a scuttle of paint to stop flaking

Tackling Flaking paint in Scuttles

Tackling flaky paint when using a scuttle is one of the BIGGEST PROBLEMS TO EVER BURDEN THE DECORATING INDUSTRY. Here's what professionals do to remedy it

Valspar v700 Emulsion Reviews

As a brand, Valspar get a lot of mixed reviews from professional decorators. We thought we'd bring you the general consensus about the v700 emulsion

Problems With Valspar V700 Emulsion

Has anyone else had problems with Valspar V700 Emulsion in deep bases? This professional decorators certainly has! It's safe to say he isn't happy

Tikkurila Anti Reflex - one of the best white emulsion paints

Best White Emulsion for ceilings

We ran a poll on The Decorators Forum UK to determine once and for all the best white emulsion to use on ceilings. It was an absolute landslide!! According to professional decorators, Tikkurila Anti-Reflex is officially the very best product to use for the job....

Tips for Using Water-Based Paint on Woodwork

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit gives you his tips for using water-based paint on woodwork. These should make things easier for you.

1 Part Epoxy Floor Paint Vs 2 Part Epoxy

Sean Scott, manager director of vuba talks about one part epoxy floor paint vs two part epoxy floor coatings. Lets see what the experts have to say

Tip For Decorating Radiator Pipes

A Handy Tip For Decorating Radiator PipesRadiator pipes can be an eyesore, particularly if, like me, you take great pride in your decorating work. What is the answer? Do you paint them? Well, you could, but it isn’t ideal. For me, these little plastic tubes are...

Catchphrases Used By Professional Decorators

We asked a million decorators what their catchphrases are..... Most of them just ignored us, but the rest are listed below

Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood and Dulux Diamond Satinwood

Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood Vs Diamond Satinwood

this rofessional decorator talks about the new Dulux Trade Satinwood and compars it to the older Quick Dry. How does it compare?

Terms and Conditions for a Handyman

These free terms and conditions are perfect for a handyman operating as a sole trader. They help cover you when you're working on someone's house.

Farrow and Ball Modern and Estate Emulsion paint with other decorating tools

Decorators Review Farrow and Ball Emulsion

professional decorators give their honest and full review on Farrow and Ball emulsion. Is it worth the big price tag that comes with the designer name?

The Best Way for a Decorator to Learn how to Spray

We asked professional decorators to tell us what the best way is for a decorator to learn how to spray. This should help you make the leap.

Decorators Caulk review by Lewis Harrington

Which is the best decorators caulk to use on a day to day basis? Professional decorator Lewis Harrington gives his honest review.

Festool Planex Vs Mirka Leros

My name is James Brett and I'm a professional decorator. On top of decorating, I also do an awful lot of spray plastering and choosing the best possible kit is very important to me. Before buying an extendable dust free sanding unit I had reps visit me from both...

What Decorators Think About Farrow & Ball Paint

Farrow and Ball emulsion is loved by interior designers, but their paint seems to get very mixed reviews from decorators. For that reason, we decided to ask a handful of decorators to give their honest view, then share their thoughts in this blog. We hope you find...

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