Why Hiring a Painting Contractor Makes Good Sense
When deciding on whether or not to hire a painting contractor, there are several things to keep in mind. At the top of the list is the fact that a licensed house painting contractor has two things many homeowners do not; experience and expertise. Painting...
What’s The Difference Between Oil-based and Water-based Paint
In the last five years there has been a huge shift in the painting and decorating industry regarding oil-based and water-based wood paints. This is due, mainly to new EU regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)....
The Difference Between Trade and Retail Paint
Whilst working on a painting job in Glasgow yesterday a customer asked me why most painters and decorators prefer to use trade paint over normal retail paint from DIY stores such as Homebase. This question has came up several times over the...