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Specifying a white emulsion means balancing a few things at once: opacity (how well it hides darker colours), durability (how it stands up to scuffs, marks and cleaning), resistance to flashing in strong light, ease of application, value for money and even how the roller feels on ceilings and walls. With so many tins claiming … Read more
I earn my living on the brush, so the satinwood I choose has to look right, stand up to knocks, and let me move quickly without babysitting runs or brush marks. Over the last few years I’ve settled on a small shortlist and, before writing this, I canvassed a few fellow decorators for their experiences … Read more
The cold, hard fact is that if you use the wrong type of paint on your front door, it could turn into a decorating disaster rather than a decorating delight. For example, using the wrong paint on metal front doors could result in an ugly oxidisation effect (more on that later) or slapping brittle paint … Read more
During my years as a professional decorator, I’ve found that nothing is quite as satisfying as achieving a beautiful glossy finish. Many people have asked me how they can achieve the same sort of finishes I do, and the truth is, if you pick the right product you’ve already won half the battle. Am I … Read more
As someone who has been in the decorating industry for years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of paints. Johnstone’s Covaplus Vinyl Matt is a paint I’ve used on a number of occasions and have been impressed recently with its new formulation. Covaplus has definitely received some stick from decorators in the … Read more
If you’re looking for the best eggshell paint that will leave your woodwork or walls looking fantastic and protected for years, you’ve come to the right place. Through years of testing, I’ve been lucky enough to use some fantastic eggshell products, both water-based and oil-based, that have great opacity, fantastic coverage and is easy to … Read more
If you’re thinking about having your UPVC windows painted, it might be advantageous for you to see some before and after examples. UPVC is notoriously difficult to achieve a great paint finish on but with the right paint selection (and perhaps hiring a professional to spray the UPVC), you can transform the look of your … Read more
As a professional decorator, I’ve been using Zinsser Perma White to solve mould issues for years and have used many iterations of the product including its most recent formula update. With that in mind, I’ve decided to write an honest Zinsser Perma White review based on my own experience of using the product and have … Read more
Whilst I often get asked for my recommendations for the best white emulsion paints, I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to colours and styles, my knowledge is pretty average. I’ve had a lot of people asking me recently what the best grey emulsion paint is, and with the above statement in … Read more
One coat paint is often scoffed at in the decorating profession – we’ve always been taught that multiple coats achieve maximum opacity and durability. But are there any one coat paints on the market that actually proves their value and is not just a DIYer-targeted gimmick? To find out, I put a variety of paints … Read more