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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.
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...
We asked a million decorators what their catchphrases are..... Most of them just ignored us, but the rest are listed below
this rofessional decorator talks about the new Dulux Trade Satinwood and compars it to the older Quick Dry. How does it compare?
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.
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?
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.
Which is the best decorators caulk to use on a day to day basis? Professional decorator Lewis Harrington gives his honest review.
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...
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 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...
Professional decorator James Wildish talks you through everything you need to know about floor protection when decorating.
Professional decorator James Wildish gives a full and honest Arroworthy painting tools review. Will the brand live up to his expectations?
Professional decorator Ian Cooper gives a full and honest Dulux Quick Dry Gloss review. Do you think he likes it? Find out here!
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...
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a quick guide to paint spraying based on his own experiance. We hope this helps.
Professional Decorator Mike Cupit explains how to paint surfaces with high humidity in this step-by-step guide, including which products to use.
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...
Professional decorator James Wildish gives an independent Tritech T5 sprayer review. Well worth a read if you're thinking about investing.
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