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Professional painting advice, tools & product recommendations

Practical guidance from a professional decorator covering paint, tools, preparation and the products that actually work in real homes.

TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
PAINT & FINISHES

Based on real decorating work, not guesswork.

Professional Painting Advice. Tools That Actually Work.

Decorating advice you can rely on.

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PAINTING & FINISHES

Clear, practical advice on choosing the right paint for every surface — from interior walls and woodwork to kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior masonry. Covers finishes, durability, coverage, and the real differences between trade and retail paints.

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TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

Straightforward recommendations on brushes, rollers, preparation tools, and decorating accessories — based on what professional decorators rely on for clean results and consistent finishes on real jobs.

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HOW-TO GUIDES

Step-by-step painting and decorating guides that focus on technique, preparation, and problem-solving. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and get professional-level results without overcomplicating the process.

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Practical Decorating Advice, Not Guesswork

Every guide and recommendation on this site is written from the perspective of real decorating work, not product marketing.

We focus on how paints behave on different surfaces, which tools actually make a difference on the job and where people commonly go wrong when decorating their homes.

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PAINT & TOOLS THAT WORK

Choose the Right Paint and Tools the First Time

From interior walls and woodwork to kitchens and bathrooms, choosing the right paint and tools makes a bigger difference than most people realise.

Our recommendations focus on products that are readily available in the UK, perform consistently, and are suitable for both DIY use and professional results.

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PROFESSIONAL DECORATING GUIDES

PAINT & TOOLS THAT WORK

We break down what actually matters when decorating from finishes and coverage to brushes, rollers, and preparation so you can make confident choices.

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