Neil Braidwood travels to Material Source, an innovative shop window of interior products designed to inspire. Everyone needs inspiration. Even if you are just slapping magnolia on a stairwell wall,…
The future of workwear
Decorating Matters Editor Neil Braidwood discovers that workwear is changing with the times. Why do painters and decorators wear white? The tradition dates back to the 19th century when painters…
Meet our Members – Donald McDonald
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time it’s Donald McDonald, from D McDonald Decorators Ltd. What’s your background? I did my…
Painting the Queen Mary ocean liner
A manuscript from the 1930s, recently unearthed by the author’s son, provides a fascinating insight into the detailed decoration of one of the world’s first ‘express’ transatlantic passenger ships.
Painting the Queen Mary – John Christie’s lecture
If you enjoyed our feature on the painting of the Queen Mary ocean liner, here is the full transcript of John Christie’s lecture from 1936. John oversaw the decoration of the entire ship between 1935 and 1936 while he was working for Glasgow decorating firm Guthrie & Wells.
How to spot signs of woodworm
Nicholas Donnithorne, UK Technical Manager at Rentokil Property Care shares his five pre-painting woodworm checks for a perfect finish.
Painting exteriors
It’s time to get outside. Tony Pearson-Young, AkzoNobel Skills Development Consultant at Dulux Academy explains how to get to grips with tackling exteriors.
Meet our Members – Artur Levickis
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, it’s Artur Levickis, from Nodram Aberdeen.
Linseed paint
Michiel Brouns has rejuvenated the interest in traditional painting techniques through his linseed oil based products.
Wood stain and how to apply it
Decorating Matters Editor Neil Braidwood helps you get the garden woodwork in shipshape condition.
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