Decor Solutions

Painting and Decorating

Let me start by asking a simple question: Why do we paint? There are three main reasons that have been taught to generations of apprentice painters. Preservation and protection of the building fabric. That outer coating is the first line of defence against the elements or internal environment. You have a clean and cleanable surface…

The UK construction workforce is an aging one, with over 20% of our tradespeople being over fifty and 15% being in their sixties. The trouble is, as these plasterers, painters and plumbers retire, the same percentage of young people are not entering these professions. Although there are endless opportunities in various trades, many young people…

I find a lot of customers looking at having there furniture of kitchen units painted seem to believe that water based paints are better to apply, than oil based paints. My experience as a professional specialist furniture painter, is that water based paints are not ideal for furniture or kitchen units Let me explain firstly…

Identification Lengthy cracks need investigating. Distorted internal door frames that cause doors to jam, evident gaps to skirting boards, and floors that slope where walls have settled, are also potential signs of structural movement. Hairline cracking is sometimes evident where internal walls abut main walls. Implications Where cracks are tapered and more than about 3mm…

RM Décor Solutions declare their policy is to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, you the customer, and all others who may be affected by the Company’s operations. The promotion and preservation of health and safety, the control of pollution and the protection of the environment are of fundamental…

Dear Homeowner, Choosing who decorates or improves your home is an important decision. I hope this letter will give you assurance, and assist you to choose the right painter and decorator. Unlike most people in my trade, I have achieved the status of Master Builder. This goes beyond checked or rated and demonstrates my company…

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 used fuel to get to your house to give you that free quotation. They have trained for a…

Here’s a quote from TV’s Home and Renovation expert Sarah Beeny. “One of the most undervalued trades, simply because everyone thinks they can do it for themselves. In fact, the paint finish – the bit that is seen – is the one thing that makes all the difference between a good job and a bad…

Over the last few years we’ve noticed a lot of so called plasterers making a Sour’s ear of works that we have then been asked to paint. Customers who pay good money for a decent job, later find out that once we have applied a first/mist coat, their ceiling or walls are as wavy as…

Here’s a great tip if you need to repair and restore tarmac driveways – use Tarmaseal! Smartseal Tarmac sealer is a superb easy to apply Tarmac restorer designed to rejuvenate and transform tired tarmac. Tarmaseal is far superior to a tarmac paint and offers a cost effective alternative to a full replacement of a driveway.…