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Practical, no-nonsense advice from a family-run decorating team with 30+ years in the trade, on what things cost, how to prepare, and how to get a finish that lasts.
1 June 2026 · 8 min read
Exterior paint only performs if it goes on in the right conditions. Here's when to book outdoor painting in the UK, the weather that actually matters, and how to plan it so the finish lasts for years.
Read the guide1 June 2026 · 8 min read
"How long will it take?" is usually the second question after cost, and the honest answer depends on the same things. Here's a realistic guide to decorating timescales, and what speeds a job up or slows it down.
Read the guide31 May 2026 · 7 min read
A bit of preparation before we arrive helps the job run smoothly, finish faster and often cost a little less. Here's a simple checklist of what's worth doing, and what you can safely leave to us.
Read the guide30 May 2026 · 9 min read
Choosing colours is the part people find hardest, and the part they most often get wrong. Here's how to test samples properly, read the light in your rooms, and pick a scheme that flows, from a decorator who hangs the results.
Read the guide28 May 2026 · 8 min read
Wallpaper or paint? Both have their place, and the right answer depends on the room, the look you want and how long you want it to last. Here's an honest comparison from a decorator who hangs and paints both.
Read the guide26 May 2026 · 11 min read
Two jobs that sound identical on the phone can be hundreds of pounds apart once we've seen them. Here's an honest breakdown of what you're actually paying for, what moves the price up or down, and how to get a figure you can rely on.
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