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

Dassy workwear Boston trousers on a female decorator

Women’s Dassy Boston Trousers Review

Harriet Stone Reviews the Women's Dassy Boston Trousers. A stylish and comfortable option for ladies in the trade. See what she thinks here.

Harris Trade Masonry Roller Review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives a full and honest Harris Trade Masonry Roller review. Does it live up to its “trade” name??

Johnstone Acrylic Eggshell failing on plaster after being used to Mist Coat

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...

Decorators Forum Painters Pitstop

We try to cater for everyone on the Decorators Forum UK, whether you’re a site basher, work on high end castles, an apprentice or a subbie!! We have loads of platforms to choose from, from Facebook to YouTube, all the way through to TikTok!! The Decorators Forum UK...

a bin bag in a scuttle of paint to stop flaking

Tackling Flaking paint in Scuttles

Tackling flaky paint when using a scuttle is one of the BIGGEST PROBLEMS TO EVER BURDEN THE DECORATING INDUSTRY. Here's what professionals do to remedy it

Suretherm goodbye mould review

Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives his honest review of Suretherm goodbye mould, which is an insulating emulsion. See what he thinks

Crown Trade Satinwood Review

This is Crown’s premium trade satinwood. Available in 1, 2.5, or 5-litre tins from any Crown Trade Centre, as well as plenty of other stockists around Britain. Unless you're entitled to a trade discount, it may be cheaper to buy this product online by clicking...

Zinssewr Allcoat satin. A solvent based all-purpose paint designed for use internally or externally

Zinsser allcoat (solvent based) review

Professional decorator Mike Gregory gives his full and honest review of the Solvent based Zinsser Allcoat. Is it the holly Grail of barn paints?

toupret ready mixed filler. An all-purpose interior filler which doesn't flash

Toupret ready mixed filler review

This professional decorator gives his honest review on Toupret ready mixed filler. Does it tick all the boxes? See what he has to say.

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 - a dull matt emulsion for painting ceilings

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 Review

Tikkurila Anti-Reflex is a very dull matt emulsion. Used mostly in white or pale colours on interior ceilings, it is ideal for areas with a lot of natural light. Touch-dry in one hour, the recoat time for this paint is two to four hours depending on conditions. You...

Tikkurila Helmi – Water-based Satin, gloss and eggshell for internal woodwork

Tikkurila Helmi 30 Review – Water-based Satin

Forum member Mike Gregory gives a full and honest review of Helmi 30 by Tikkurila. Its uses, its strengths and its weaknesses. See what he has to say here

Fenwick and Tilbrook Emulsion Review

Professional decorator Richard Ryan gives us a quick review of Fenwick and Tilbrook Emulsion. A popular designer paint brand

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

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

Tikkurila Anti Reflex - one of the best white emulsion paints

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....