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...

Paint cracking over caulk – what are the solutions?

Paint cracking over caulk has been a common topic on The Decorators Forum UK over the last few years, and decorators are always on the hunt for a caulk that ‘doesn’t crack’. After a hell of a lot of research and some personal experiments, I thought I would share my...

Floor Protection When Decorating

Professional decorator James Wildish talks you through everything you need to know about floor protection when decorating.

Arroworthy painting tools were used to paint this room

Arroworthy Painting Tools Review – by James Wildish

Professional decorator James Wildish gives a full and honest Arroworthy painting tools review. Will the brand live up to his expectations?

Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat and gloss

Dulux Quick Dry Gloss Review

Professional decorator Ian Cooper gives a full and honest Dulux Quick Dry Gloss review. Do you think he likes it? Find out here!

Paintbrush review: Picasso vs Purdy – which are better?

Reza from Sultan Decorators has been in the trade for 12 years, and for over 6 of them, he has been refusing to try any other paintbrush brand than Purdy. Having the right bristles can make all the difference for us in the decorating business. A true decorator...

Guide to Paint Spraying

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a quick guide to paint spraying based on his own experiance. We hope this helps.

Painted surfaces exposed to high humidity

Paint surfaces exposed to high humidity with Zinsser

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit explains how to paint surfaces with high humidity in this step-by-step guide, including which products to use.

How to block mould and mildew stains permanently with Zinsser

Mould and mildew are horrendous. Not only does it look bad, but it can also badly affect your family’s health, particularly if they have breathing difficulties. In this guide we show you how to block mould and mildew stains permanently with Zinsser. Follow these...

Tritech T5 airless sprayer. Great for spraying emulsion or masonry paint

TriTech T5 Sprayer Review by James Wildish

Professional decorator James Wildish gives an independent Tritech T5 sprayer review. Well worth a read if you're thinking about investing.

Crown Trade Fastflow Satin Review by Mia Watson

Professional decorator Mia Watson gives her full and honest review of Crown Trade Fastflow Satin, but does it live up to expectations??

Mirka Deros Vs Festool ETS EC150

Professional decorator Jason tests the Mirka Deros Vs the Festool ETS EC150. These are both top-of-the-range pieces of kit, but which is better?

Best Ways To Find Work as a Decorator

Experienced decorators share their tips on the best ways find work as a decorator. This is particularly handy when setting us a business

Jenflow systems epoxy resin floors

Where did Jenflow Systems all start, and where are we heading? Best to start this journey from the beginning. Having been a tradesman my entire life — first working for companies, then for myself — I always felt I wanted more from life. I always had an eye for...