Foil lining Paper on a wall behind radiator

Foil lining Paper to hold back damp

Professional decorator Phil Beckwith talks about the use of foil lining paper to hold back damp and associated problems such as mildew.

decorating apprentice working on some steps

Taking on a Decorating Apprentice

Professional painter and decorator Mike Gregory talks about the hardships when taking on an apprentice. Worth it in the end though.

Dulux Trade Eggshell (Oil-Based) - an interior product for woodwork such as doors and skirting boards

Dulux Trade Eggshell Review (Oil-Based)

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Dulux Trade eggshell review. Does he think it’s a good drop of gear?

two tins of Armstead trade vinyl matt emulsion paint

Armstead Vinyl Matt Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Armstead Vinyl Matt Review which is often sold alongside Dulux.

Male Vs Female Decorators

Industry professional Mike Cupit talks through his perspective on Male Vs Female Decorators, and the difference between the two.

Hanford & Green ACRYLIC SATIN Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Hanford & Green Acrylic Satin review, including a durability test.

using spot drops to paint around spotlights

The best way to paint around Spotlights

Professional decorator come inventor, Richard Irons takes you through his pain when trying to paint around spotlights and explains the best way to do it.

ProDec Ice Fusion - a reasonably priced paint brush

Reasonably Priced Good Value Paint Brushes

Professional decorator Mike Gregory talks about the best two reasonably priced but good value paint brushes on the UK market.

taped glass panel windows ready for painting

Should you Tape Glass Panel Windows to Paint?

Should you tape Glass panel windows to paint by brush? Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives his opinion (for what it’s worth)

Hanford and Green Paint Review

A full and frank Hanford and Green review by professional decorator Mike Gregory. See what this expert has to say in this blog.

Introducing Spot Drops – Paint Around a Spotlight

Introducing Spot Drops, by Richard Irons. The easy way to paint around a spotlight without having to remove the light or damaging the plasterboard.

How to Price a Decorating Job

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives you the fundamentals of how to price a decorating job and the things you should consider.

Leyland Super Leytex. A contract matt emulsion available at Johnstone's Decorating Centres

Leyland Super Leytex Review, Written by a Decorator

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Leyland Super Leytex, a cheap contract matt emulsion made by PPG.

wallpapering a room. Pasting table and other tools out

Best Wallpapering Tools on the Market

Decorator Mike Gregory gives you what he thinks are the best wallpapering tools on the market, You can use it as a guide on what tools you need.

Armstead Satin Review – Oil-Based Satinwood

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Armstead Trade Satin and Quick Dry Satin review, available online or at Dulux Decorating Centre.