First Time Using Tikkurila Paint
Is Tikkurila all it's cracked up to be? Professional decorator Ray Horton gives us his review after his first time using Tikkurila
First Time Using Tikkurila Paint
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Wearing Whites as a Professional Decorator
Wearing Whites as a Professional Decorator
Is wearing whites as a Professional Decorator important, or does it not matter? Mike Cupit and other professionals explain what they think.
Fired Earth Paint review- Matt emulsion & Eggshell
Fired Earth Paint review- Matt emulsion & Eggshell
This professional decorator gives a full and honest review of Fired Earth matt emulsion and eggshell. Does he hate it, or rate it?
Spraying Makes Sense When Decorating
Spraying Makes Sense When Decorating
A lot of decorators who haven't yet sprayed want to know whether spraying makes sense? This professional decorator explains the benefits
Water based Zinsser Allcoat Review
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
Women’s Dassy Boston Trousers Review
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
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??
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...
Decorators Forum Painters Pitstop
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...
Tackling Flaking paint in Scuttles
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
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
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...
Zinsser allcoat (solvent based) review
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 review
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 Review
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 30 Review – Water-based Satin
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
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
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
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