Goodhome Durable Matt Emulsion Review (White)

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Goodhome durable matt emulsion review. A product often referred to as "white Gold"

cutting in a large ceiling with a paint brush

How to Avoid Roller Marks When Painting a Ceiling

Professional decorator Mike Cupit explains how to avoid roller marks when painting a ceiling. This will help you create the perfect finish.

bucket of Emperor Paint Exterior Masonry paint

Using Emperor Paint – Exterior Coatings

This Professional Decorator explains what you should expect when using Emperor Paints. An exterior coatings brand designed for longevity of finish.

a collection of water-based satinwood paints

Water-Based Satinwood Comparison Guide

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives us his full and honest water-based satinwood comparison review and guide. This should help.

WRX Trade Satinwood - a fully water-based satin for interior woodwork. This will never yellow

WRX Trade Satinwood Review

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives a full and honest WRX Trade Satinwood review. A fully water-based paint with great adhesion.

Johnstone’s Stainaway – Stain Block and Finish Coat in One

Johnstone’s StainAway Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Johnstone’s Stainaway review. A stain block and finish coat in one

WRX Trade Paint Review and Guide

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full WRX Trade Paint review and guide. This should help you when deciding which product to use on a job.

paint roller and scuttle with grey paint

Is it Worth Getting an NVQ in Decorating?

Professional decorator Pete Wilkinson tries to answer the question "Is it Worth Getting an NVQ in decorating?" After all, what does a piece of paper matter?

A new decorating apprenticeship

Should there be a new decorating apprenticeship that just covers spraying? The current qualification is useless for a young specialist.

MICROLITH CP 103 Fibre Fleece - better than wallrock fiberliner

Glasstex CP103 Fibre Fleece Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest MICROLITH CP 103 Fibre Fleece review. This product is an alternative to Wallrock

a decorator standing in fron of empty paint buckets

Do Decorators Need to be Qualified?

Do qualifications matter in professional painting and decorating? We asked members of an online forum for their views on the subject.

How much does a Decorator Charge to Paint a Ceiling?

Veteran of the trade, Mike Cupit finally answers that age old question, how much does a decorator charge to paint a Ceiling?

Heat, Height and Spray Painting Insurance Help

John Palmer from Coversure Poole gives decorators help with heat, height and spray painting insurance. This should help make things clearer.

Lick paint matt emulsion - interior matt emulsion for walls and ceilings

Lick Matt Emulsion Review

Professional decorator Robin Goften gives a full and honest Lick matt emulsion review after using it on a feature wall

Fast and Flawless series of books

A guide to the “Fast and Flawless” series of books which are available to help decorators better themselves within the industry.

A collection of Crown and Dulux trade paint products

Crown or Dulux, Which is Better Paint?

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about which is the better paint, Crown or Dulux. This is an interesting debate with good products in each camp.