Wall Hall Exterior project with Q1 Tapes

Q1 Masking Tape Review

Professional decorator Steven Fletcher gives a full and honest review after trying out the Q1 Masking Tape on a recent job.

Festool Planex Vs Mirka Leros

My name is James Brett and I'm a professional decorator. On top of decorating, I also do an awful lot of spray plastering and choosing the best possible kit is very important to me. Before buying an extendable dust free sanding unit I had reps visit me from both...

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 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...

Two Fussy Blokes roller review

Real decorator Robin Gofton gives his honest review of the new two fussy blokes roller heads. Let's see if all the hype is justified.

HMG paint review – written by a decorator

Professional decorator Spencer Doleman writes a full and honest HMG paint review based on his own experience od using the products at work.

Extra protection from Sandtex’s X-TREME X-POSURE®

You can get a lot of extra protection from Sandtex's X-TREME X-POSURE when you compare it to other masonry paint products.

Coo-Var prime all - a shellac based adhesion primer

Coo-Var Shellac Prime All Review – Adhesion Primer

In this article, a Professional Decorator gives an honest review on the new Shellac prime all from Coo-var paints, and explains its uses.

Zinsser Perma-White 2.5L - mould resistant bathroom and kitchen paint

Zinsser Perma-White Review – Mould Resistant Paint

Professional decorator Mike Cupit gives a full and honest review of Zinsser Perma-White. An emulsion designed to hold back mould

Floor Protection When Decorating

Professional decorator James Wildish talks you through everything you need to know about floor protection when decorating.

Osmo UV-Protection Oil on exterior timber

Osmo UV-Protection Oil Review

Professional decorator Rob Greenwood gives his honest Osmo UV-Protection Oil review. An oil used to coat timber and show off its natural beauty.

Arroworthy painting tools were used to paint this room

Arroworthy Painting Tools Review – by James Wildish

Professional decorator James Wildish gives a full and honest Arroworthy painting tools review. Will the brand live up to his expectations?

Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat and gloss

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!

Paintbrush review: Picasso vs Purdy – which are better?

Reza from Sultan Decorators has been in the trade for 12 years, and for over 6 of them, he has been refusing to try any other paintbrush brand than Purdy. Having the right bristles can make all the difference for us in the decorating business. A true decorator...

Guide to Paint Spraying

Professional Decorator Mike Cupit writes a quick guide to paint spraying based on his own experiance. We hope this helps.

Painted surfaces exposed to high humidity

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.

Festool ETSC 125 Cordless Sander Review

I have had the pleasure of using the Festool ETSC 125 cordless sander this week. I must say I am extremely impressed. It is supplied in a Systainer 2 sort with a drawer. It comes with a charger, two batteries, a dust bag, mains adaptor and Plug-it cable. I thought...

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...

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