Welcome to the Simmonds Decorating technical advice blog. For those of you who are looking to undertake painting and decorating themselves at home, here I provide answers to common questions. I also provide help to solve common problems and advice about the best types of product or paint to use different situations.


Note; The articles are my personal opinions based on my experience of working as a painter and decorator in Bath over the last 20 years. There are no third party links or paid for links of any sort.

Before undertaking any painting and decorating work yourself, take a look at the following links to familiarise yourself with the health and safety guidelines of The Construction Industry Training Board and The Heath and Safety Executive.

 

Which brand of Paint Yellows the Least/Most?

 

How to Paint New Plaster

 

How to paint over Varnish

 

Painting Bare Wood - The important First Step

 

How to choose paint colours and use colour charts

 

How to Prime MDF - The Best Primer to Use

 

How to paint a ceiling

 

How to Paint a Room - The Ultimate Guide

 

Cutting-in with paint-How to cut in neat lines | The Art of Cutting In

 

How to Paint a Garage Floor

 

How to Putty a Window

 

How to Paint a Radiator

 

Which Wipeable Matt Emulsion is Best?

 

How to Paint Kitchen cabinets?