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The Decorator's Blog
Expert decorating advice, quoting tips, paint problem solutions and business growth strategies — written by decorators, for decorators.
Wallpaper Removal: A Professional Decorator's Complete Guide
Wallpaper removal is one of the most common — and most underestimated — tasks in a decorator's workload. This complete guide covers tools, techniques, and pro tips to get the job done right first time.
Read moreMeet Topdec Trade Assist: The Business App Built for Decorators
Topdec Trade Assist is quoting, invoicing and job management software created specifically for UK painters and decorators.
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How to Quote a Decorating Job: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professional Painters
A practical, step-by-step guide to quoting decorating jobs — covering measuring, paint quantities, labour rates, and how to present quotes that win work.
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Paint Coverage Calculator: How Much Paint Do I Really Need?
Stop guessing paint quantities. Learn the coverage formula, understand what affects coverage, and calculate exactly how much paint you need for any room.
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Common Paint Problems and How to Fix Them: A Decorator's Troubleshooting Guide
Bubbling, cracking, peeling, or patchy paint? Our decorator's troubleshooting guide diagnoses the most common paint problems and explains exactly how to fix them.
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Colour Matching Made Easy: How to Record and Reproduce Paint Colours Perfectly
Stop forgetting paint colours. Learn how professional decorators record, organise, and reproduce colours perfectly with a digital colour vault.
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7 Business Tips for Decorators to Win More Work and Boost Profits
Practical business tips for decorators — from quoting and follow-ups to client management and branding. Win more work, boost profits, and run a professional decorating business.
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How to Prepare Walls for Painting: The Complete Decorator's Guide
Proper wall preparation is the secret to a flawless paint finish. Here's the step-by-step process professional decorators use to prep walls for painting.
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Exterior Painting Guide: How to Paint Outside Walls Like a Professional
Complete exterior painting guide for decorators. Learn surface preparation, weather considerations, product selection, and techniques for a finish that lasts 10 years.
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Best Paint for Bathrooms and Kitchens: A Decorator's Guide to Steam-Resistant Paint
Bathrooms and kitchens need special paint. Our guide explains the best steam-resistant, mould-resistant paints and how to apply them for a finish that lasts.
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