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When you decide to get works done on your property and require a free quotation take this into account. Next time you call a self-employed tradesman for a quote, and he or she gives you one and you think WOW that’s expensive! Remember this. They have given up a couple of hours of time and … Read more

Over the years as a specialist furniture painter I have used various manufacturers brushes, from Hamiltons’s to Purdy. All of these are good, but the application of paint, always felt a bit scratchy when applying paints as the bristles seem a bit hard. I have recently come across a company called Arroworthy Brushes and tried a … Read more

I was recently asked by a client to paint her kitchen units. She chose a colour called Pompeian Ash grey which is a dark grey/green with an oil-based finish. As a painter and decorator for over 40 years, I would say this product is the worst paint I have ever used. Let me explain my … Read more

In warm sunny climates or cooler climates with little rain, exposed wood can weather to a soft, silver-grey colour. This colour change is due to the degraded lignin being washed out of the wood by moisture. The fibres that remain on the wood surface are high in cellulose content, are whitish to grey in colour, … Read more

Freshly painted walls can bubble or ‘blister’  within an hour or it could take much longer, but there’s always a good reason why. A stable coat of paint is one that has good adhesion to the surface below, be that newly painted plaster or a wall that has had several coats of paint applied previously … Read more

It can be so disappointing if you’ve spent hours redecorating only to find the paint later starts crackling. Cracking paint is caused when a dry layer of paint splits away from one or more coats of paint below. As paint ‘tightens’ as it drys, it’s important that all the previous layers of paint have had … Read more

When you are thinking of decorating any room or a staircase in your home, please be aware that if your decorator gives you advice on walls or ceiling that have previously been lined, you may incur a problem on the surface beneath. Clients should note the following Unless specifically mentioned, no provision would be made … Read more

Know your VALUE and YOUR SKILL and you will quickly learn WHO YOUR CLIENTS ARE. Price is based on experience and skill. Both go hand in hand. If you have no experience then skill is low, price is low. Lots of skill and experience means price should be high. Hence why pricing posts are pointless … Read more

Damp and condensation are common problems in a wide range of properties; Housing Associations, Leisure Centres, Schools, Industrial Premises and Domestic Properties all suffer to some extent. There are several methods to control the problems, but ideally one needs to discover the source of the problem. Then it can be treated using the correct control … Read more

Wrap your paintbrush or roller in aluminium foil to prevent drying out overnight or cover it in plastic wrap for a shorter period of time. Whether you’re a DIY or professional painter, it’s smart to maximize the use of your roller or brush. Part of saving money (and the environment) means know how to keep … Read more

THE CHEAPEST IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST When it comes to painting and decorating of any project for any sector, I would always look to provide impartial, honest and practical advice. It appears that we have become consumed with a disposable society of cutting corners and sometimes looking for the cheapest. I remember growing up … Read more

Statement Quotations/ Health and safety We would like to inform our prospective customers that all our quotations will now include a risk assessment and method statement. This is to ensure our customers are informed and assured that we will take the utmost care whilst working with you, inside and outside of your property. We will … Read more