Trade Decorator

Trade Decorator The leading multimedia news and product review website for the Professional Painter & Decorator (www.trusted-decorator.co.uk)

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Providing breaking news articles on the painting & decorating industry. Reviewing the latest products and featuring the most relevant content on events and training for the sector. Working with manufacturers and stockists to bring you some amazing prizes in our exclusive competitions. Explore our supplier and manufacturers directories to find the information you need for your decorating business.

The ethos behind Trade decorator is about raising the standards in the UK Painting & Decorating industry and celebrating the skills in the industry. Trade Decorator is the UK's first interactive multimedia news & review based website for the Professional Painter & Decorator sector, with a review team featuring three award winning decorators. (www.trade-decorator.co.uk)

The Trade Decorator Forum is our trade community on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradedecoratorforum/)

Trade Decorator LIVE Exhibition bringing manufacturers, training & skills in to a live environment at the University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton on the 21st & 22nd June 2023. Trusted Decorator is a FREE market place website for professional Painters & Decorators to promote their businesses to homeowners.

Cover stain? BIN? Blockade? All of the above?
15/01/2025

Cover stain? BIN? Blockade? All of the above?

15/01/2025

Please give a massive welcome to Georgie Roberts from Cosy Room Interiors our new Female admin for the Trade Decorator Forum.

Tell us your story
14/01/2025

Tell us your story

Tickets for the Trade Decorator Live Show are available now!On the 18th & 19th June, the Trade Decorator Live Show will ...
13/01/2025

Tickets for the Trade Decorator Live Show are available now!

On the 18th & 19th June, the Trade Decorator Live Show will once again take over the Bolton Wanderers stadium to showcase the very best of the Painting & Decorating industry.

✅Live demos
✅Show discounts
✅Training sessions
..and much more

We can’t wait to get the whole decorating community back together again this summer.

📅 18th and 19th June 2025
📍 Bolton Wanderers Football Stadium
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets here https://tradedecoratorlive.co.uk/

Group D - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against e...
13/01/2025

Group D - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!

We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against each other to find the ultimate project!

COMMENT THE MONTH you'd like to win in Group D

October:
Stunning 19th-Century Manor House Renovation by Kevin Brown; The Prestige Painter https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-october-2024/

November:
Lucia-kreate: Elevating Interiors with Award-Winning Craftsmanship https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-november-2024/

December:
From Neglect to Grandeur: On-trend Decorators’ Stunning Lytham Transformation https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-december-2024/

COMMENT THE MONTH to pick your winner!

Group C - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against e...
12/01/2025

Group C - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!

We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against each other to find the ultimate project!

COMMENT THE MONTH you'd like to win in Group C

July:
Kevin Gilroy's Masterful Restoration of Winterton Lighthouse https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-july-2024/

August:
Solberge Hall: A Georgian Masterpiece Revived by Martin Reynolds and Renew PDS https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-august-2024/

September:
Peter Lee of PPM Services Breathes New Life into an Historic Greenhouse https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/potm-september-2024/

COMMENT THE MONTH to pick your winner!

Group B - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against e...
11/01/2025

Group B - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!

We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against each other to find the ultimate project!

COMMENT THE MONTH you'd like to win in Group B

April:
ATD Painting & Decorating Triumphs Over Adversity https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-april-2024/

May:
20th Century Manor House Renovation by KB Painting & Decorating https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-may-2024/

June:
Transforming a Former Farmhouse with A. Woodcock Decorators https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-june-2024/

COMMENT THE MONTH to pick your winner!

PRODUCT TRIAL: Who's tried any of the roll on plasters? We’re looking for people with jobs lined up who will be using on...
10/01/2025

PRODUCT TRIAL: Who's tried any of the roll on plasters?

We’re looking for people with jobs lined up who will be using one of these products who can trial the new Ciret Prep Aluflex.

This is exclusive to the Trade Decorator Forum, so join here to take part:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradedecoratorforum

Why choose PREP AluFlex!
The PREP AluFlex Skimming Blade is designed to deliver exceptional performance. Built for efficiency and precision, it offers unparalleled control, making it a must-have for achieving flawless finishes with ease. Below are the key features that set the AluFlex apart:

The handle

Ergonomic Design: Comfortable handle reduces hand fatigue, enabling effortless work over extended periods.
Durable Construction: Torsion-resistant aluminium body ensures long-lasting performance and reliability.
Lightweight Yet Robust: Designed for easy handling without compromising on strength or durability.
Precision Skimming: Ideal for achieving seamless finishes on walls and ceilings with minimal effort.

The Blade

Interchangeable Blades: Easily replace worn blades, maximizing efficiency and extending tool life. All blades come with a protective cover to protect the blade when not in use.
Stainless Steel Rounded Blades: Prevent surface "burning," ensuring a flawless and professional finish.
Ultra-Thin 0.3mm Blades: Perfect for precision work, achieving decorative techniques and smooth finishes up to Q4 standards.
Abrasion and Corrosion Resistant: Built to withstand tough conditions, maintaining performance over time.

Group A - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against e...
10/01/2025

Group A - Trade Decorator Project of the YEAR!

We're taking each of the POTM winners from 2024 and pitting them against each other to find the ultimate project!

COMMENT THE MONTH you'd like to win in Group A

January:
Ophenia Decorators Revitalize Welbeck Manor https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-january-2024/

February:
The Rutland Hotel by Pristine Decor https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-february-2024/

March:
The Circus Room by Michelle Lucas, Enhance your Interiors
https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/project-of-the-month-march-2024/

COMMENT THE MONTH to pick your winner!

Tell us the story....
09/01/2025

Tell us the story....

08/01/2025

Congratulations Richard Gwilliam ! You have won the December Big competition! Your Mirka UK Ltd UK Ltd DEROS II 750 is on the way!

Whatsapp? Email? Text? In person? Carrier pigeon?
08/01/2025

Whatsapp? Email? Text? In person? Carrier pigeon?

Do you mark up your materials? Do you pass on your discount? Let us know
07/01/2025

Do you mark up your materials? Do you pass on your discount? Let us know

Did you enter our Competition to win a MIRKA Deros II 750 Orbital Sander?One of you is going to be very happy tonight wh...
07/01/2025

Did you enter our Competition to win a MIRKA Deros II 750 Orbital Sander?

One of you is going to be very happy tonight when we do the live draw at 7pm in the Trade Decorator Forum

Will you be joining me?

Mirka UK Ltd

What do you think will be most effective in 2025?
02/01/2025

What do you think will be most effective in 2025?

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Congratulations @richard.gwilliam.33 ! You have won the December Big competition! Your @mirkaltd DEROS II 750 is on the way!

Congratulations Richard Gwilliam ! You have won the December Big competition! Your Mirka UK Ltd UK Ltd DEROS II 750 is on the way!

What products have you been using this week? Anything you can recommend to fellow decs?

Join the best group for decorators on the internet. And yeah, we have lots of competitions. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/TjBS76EeDV4MoAuS/?mibextid=K35XfP
Join the best group for decorators on the internet. And yeah, we have lots of competitions. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/TjBS76EeDV4MoAuS/?mibextid=K35XfP

What did you use this summer? Do you stick with the big names like Weathershield and Sandtex? Or did you try new masonry paints like Emperor and Wethertex? WethertexOfficial Dulux Trade Sandtex Paints

Join the best community of decorators on the internet here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradedecoratorforum/?locale=en_GB

Join the best community of decorators on the internet here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradedecoratorforum/?locale=en_GB

WINNER WINNER!!! Congratulations Dean Astley, you have won the Polyvine Ltd BIG competition! Thank you everyone who entered, don't forget to try your luck again in the Oxtober BIG competition where you can win a huge Purdy roller bundle. Enter here: https://www.trade-decorator.co.uk/win-purdy-rollers-oct24/

Join the best community of decorators on the internet here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradedecoratorforum/?locale=en_GB

What do you want to see next? Workshops and seminars were a big hit at the Trade Decorator show in June, but what do you want to see in 2026? Preparations are well underway, so if there is a training session or speaker you’d like to see, let us know now and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Quick! Can you spot yourself in this video? (Put a screenshot in the comments if you do!) Thank you to everyone who attended Trade Decorator Live in June. Preparations for the 2025 show are well underway already! Question is, what / who do you all want to see at next years show? Tag your favourite manufacturers and fellow decs!

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