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
Water based Zinsser Allcoat Review
Product Advice
There are two different types of product recommendation; one from a sales rep, and the other from someone who works with the product day in, day out, and isn’t loyal to any one brand. This section of our website provides you with the latter.
All the product recommendations on this website are unbiased and provided by Professional Decorators. So, you can always trust the advice our professionals give you.
Acrylic Eggshell to Mist Coat Plaster
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...
Valspar v700 Emulsion Reviews
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
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
Best White Emulsion for ceilings
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
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
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
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...
Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood Vs 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?
Decorators Review Farrow and Ball Emulsion
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?
Decorators Caulk review by Lewis Harrington
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.
What Decorators Think About Farrow & Ball Paint
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 – 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
Floor Protection When Decorating
Professional decorator James Wildish talks you through everything you need to know about floor protection when decorating.
Dulux Quick Dry Gloss Review
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!
Paint surfaces exposed to high humidity with Zinsser
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
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...
Crown Trade Fastflow Satin Review by Mia Watson
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??
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