A lot of decorators are great all-rounders. It makes sense, it means you can turn your hand to most jobs. From exteriors, to interiors, delicate papering to new builds, for most decorating enquiries you can say that you can do the work. But what if you go the other way, and specialise in something? Surely that’llContinue reading “FAQ – Why you should get niche”
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Spring / Summer Trend Report
It’s no secret that colour engages with people’s emotions and trends often represent society’s collective emotional state. Last year saw trends for fashion and the home centred around ‘sanctuary’ palettes, colours known to be calm and relaxing, neutral hues and colours with little pigment were the favourites – warm shades of grey, white stone andContinue reading “Spring / Summer Trend Report”
A time for tape
Whether painting indoors or outdoors, using a roller and paint brush or spraying, paint with confidence knowing there’s no need for additional re-work or cutting in when using tesa’s assortment of tapes and easy-covers. Painters can produce a precise, razor-sharp edge and no paint bleed with tesa Professional 4334 Precision Mask® which has six-months residue-freeContinue reading “A time for tape”
Prime it all
Owatrol Primall is a fast drying interior primer for the blocking of unknown stains and the priming of difficult surfaces. When used on porous surfaces, Primall will help to stabilise the surface and prevent shadowing on the finish coat. When used on smooth surfaces, Primall is ready to use without the need to sand, andContinue reading “Prime it all”
Mobile knife safety
One of the most common causes of less than perfect work is a blunt blade. Instead of cutting cleanly, it drags. So it’s essential to always work with a sharp edge, and whilst OLFA Excel Black snap-off blades are the sharpest on the market, they will still become blunt and need frequent snapping. The OLFAContinue reading “Mobile knife safety”
Stick with sensitivity
Looking for a masking tape for extra-sensitive surfaces? Then you’ll love the pink one! 3M™ Professional Masking Tape 2072 Extra Sensitive provides precise paint lines on extra sensitive surfaces, meaning no bleeding and no reworking. With very low adhesion for damage-free removal, it can be used on surfaces such as wallpaper, varnish, cabinets and paintedContinue reading “Stick with sensitivity”
Hot off the shelf
Becoming more environmentally aware is a priority across all sectors, with the painting and decorating industry looking into new ways in which sustainable working practices can be achieved. With advances in technology, new and exciting products are being introduced into the market with ecological awareness. As a part of their Caulks and Sealants range, Brewers areContinue reading “Hot off the shelf”
Curvy cutter
The Monarch Advance Oval Angle Sash Cutter is due for release in late Spring, exclusive to the UK, to complement the existing Monarch Advance range. Individually handcrafted with quality materials for a professional finish, the angled premium filament blend provides ‘razor like’ precision for cutting in and trim work whilst the oval head ensures optimumContinue reading “Curvy cutter”
A guide to going Greene outside
Little Greene’s exterior paints combine remarkable durability with the brand’s own inimitable, extensive palette of colours. A high quality, long lasting, hard-wearing exterior family of paints offers a combination of strength, beauty and protection. From traditional high gloss to chalky matt limewash; the exterior family offers a multitude of stylish options for woodwork, metalwork and masonryContinue reading “A guide to going Greene outside”
What makes the perfect stroke?
In an industry where brushes are sold on ‘the best pick-up’, ‘the best finish’ and ‘the best filaments’, how do we define what actually is the best? Hamilton explores… The importance of paint pick-up The amount of paint a brush picks up with each dip will, quite simply, determine how many trips to the bucketContinue reading “What makes the perfect stroke?”