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Decorating: Page 3

Decorating can really make a project come to life and make it finally feel finished.
Take a look at some of our recent posts and get inspired.

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Man sanding a wall

As we always say, preparation is key! Behind every good paint job is good preparation. Today we are going to share our top 5 tips on how we recommend you prep your walls for painting. 1) Removing wallpaper If you are planning to remove wallpaper and instead paint your walls, there are a couple of […]

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Best paint for kitchen cabinets

Last Revised in Decorating

Whilst replacing your kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to revive the look of your kitchen and give it a makeover, it is not very cost-effective. However, there is another easy (and much cheaper) option to give your kitchen cabinets a new lease of life; by painting them! Although it may seem like a daunting […]

Essential Painting and Decorating tools

Essential painting and decorating tools

Last Revised in Decorating

When most people think of essential decorating tools, they will think, “paintbrush, paint roller, paint tray and masking tape”. While this is a good start, there are many other essential items you should have in your kit. Whether you’re a D.I.Y-er or professional, take a look and see what tools we recommend to make your […]

interview with a professional painter

We recently had an interview with a professional painter decorator, Richard, who explains what really goes on in the decorating world. Introduce yourself and your company Hi, my name is Richard Drew owner of Drew Décor. We specialise in decorating domestic properties, both interior and exterior. From modern homes to Victorian homes we have worked on […]

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How to remove & prevent mould

Last Revised in Decorating

Have you found mould patches along your walls or ceilings? Are you unsure of how to get rid of it for good? Many people struggle with mould problems in their homes and sadly, if left untreated, it can cause all sorts of problems. What is mould & why do I have it? Mould is a […]

5 uses for Polytrol

What is Polytrol? Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals and more! It penetrates deep into the surface and re-wets the pigments to restore their lustre and *colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. When used on tarnished […]

Wardrobe finished with Owatrol Deco

One of our favourite things to receive in our email box is before and after pictures of our customers’ projects. It really makes our day to see the varied uses our products are used for and the fantastic finishes they achieve. When one customer contacted us with pictures of how they had transformed their built-in […]