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First interior of the winter! What was meant to be a quick turn around was soon changed due to the ceiling repair however still just got it done in time for the carpet! Walls- @teknosgbi Teknos pro 5 oyster pearl Woodwork- @tikkurila_uk Helmi 80 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4O2VofBiIz/?igshid=qarz1p1uwt56

Finally got it over the line, it took a week longer than anticipated due to the terrible weather we've had and a few extras like the window sills! The masonry was sound but had cracked badly, filler unused was @toupretuk touprelieth f then finished all with @bedecproducts extra flex to prevent it from happening again! Only one exterior left 😬! . . . . #decorator #exterior #homedecor #suffolkdecorator #suffolk #decoration #paintinganddecorating #autumn #whitehouse #home #decor #door #repair #paintersofinstagram #paintinganddecorating #paintlife #paintstripping #artisan #designanddecoration #masonry #paint #prep #prepwork #decorating #painter #decorating #toupret #homedecoration #walldecor #bhfyp https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WMpXsBNr0/?igshid=1q8o86s9nvqz9

A tricky repair as the edge was so thin to feather in the brilliant @toupret_uk Touprelith but think I've pulled it off...just I'm always quite critical and fussy about this so admittedly after the first cost of @bedecproducts extraflex i did go over some parts again as I wasn't 100% happy with it now I'm 70-80% happy 😂 . . . . #exteriorpainting #exterior #paintersofinstagram #paintinganddecorating #paintlife #paint #masonry #masonrywork #repair #fussy #perfectionist #yellow #summer #autumn #suffolkdecorator #suffolk #essex #colour #finish #work #decorator #decorating (at Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2DzwOMhq1x/?igshid=9riah1f0x4n6

Cleaning!!!! Cleaning down is usually the first thing I do on an exterior, it's terrible to see a nice freshly painted house being ruined by dirty fascias, soffits and windows, in my opinion it's part of your job as a decorator plus why wouldn't you? It makes the job look even better at the finish! Do you clean down upvc? Or are you a dirty pig person? Let me know 😂 . . . #cleaning #upvc #decorator #decorating #suffolkdecorator #suffolk #finish #job #paintinganddecorating #windows #fascia #soffits #decoratorsofinstagram #paintlife #paintersofinstagram #work #exteriorpaint #exterior #exteriorpainting #summer (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1vhh1RBTSk/?igshid=1wewti9eyawy7

Last room finished! These were the best walls in the house but yet again all the walls had to be sanded to get rid of the thick orange peel just not as much, finished with @woosterbrushuk microfibre roller to get that smooth finish we love! Jobs all gone to plan and I have a very happy customer! (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1p-OyrBchn/?igshid=6c5o39gfcvt7

Hall stairs and landing completed a couple of weeks ago! Walls all sanded back with @mirkauk Deros to get rid of the thick orange peel from the last decorators now finished with @woosterbrushuk microfibre roller for a much smoother finish! . ceiling: @tikkurila_uk Anti reflex white . Wall colours: @littlegreenepaintcompany Portland stone @teknosgbi Livingstone (blue) . Staircase and trim: @teknos.fi Futura aqua 40 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gMZlYhRXp/?igshid=dqqz8iwyyslf

Finished the main house (photos to come late) then set to work on the garage! The doors were in a bad state so stripped back using a water based paint stripper then sanded using @mirkauk Deos with 120 and 180 Abranet sanding sheets then finished with @tikkurila_uk Unica super 20, the shiplapping I decided to spray finish with @bedecproducts Barn paint which went on a treat and was so much quicker then doing it the conventional method by brush or roller! Just over an 1 hour to mask up and set up time and 45 minutes per coat...spraying does make scence! (at Felixstowe Pier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1WtDqABy1X/?igshid=u8ctyx7ozzls

There are not many things I'd give the name 'game-changer' but this has definitely changed the way I look at wood repairs! I remember seeing and talking to the reps from @repair_care_international_uk at a trade event a few years back and thought it was ok but was stuck in the way of 2 part wood fillers and wood hardener to give it a real chance! I still use wood fillers of course but #repaircare has taken the top spot in wood repairs 💯 (at Port of Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JsrxDBOp9/?igshid=unzdvngemjim

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Kitchen before and after shots!! Only the 6 coats to cover the blue with white 😟 but now a lot lighter and looking great! (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bze549yhaLR/?igshid=f2dg8gskeywi

Finally got the finishing touches to the ground floor! What hadn't been touched in 30-40 years has now been replaced/repaired and decorated in a total of 9 weeks...hopefully, it won't be left that long again! This is the first big renovation I've managed and it will not be the last as I've learnt a hell of a lot in the process to help with the next one. There are a few other trades I could tag in that worked on it like joiners and roofers etc but none of them are on social media so forget them I done this all myself 😁. (at Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJN76YBmry/?igshid=1doshofgl37jq

Before and after shots of @sunnyside_cottage_suffolk which is now live on Air BnB! I Would definitely recommend you look it up if your looking for a place to stay in Suffolk Sprayed finish using @tikkurila_uk valtti opaque (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/By46e7VBbGM/?igshid=1ep193cb8cblc

PREP PREP PREP!!! Spending more time on prep can make a huge difference on the finish. Here the walls have been painted badly and with the wrong tools causing the textured look! but after a bit of sanding with a @mirkauk 180 abranet discs and finished using a @woosterbrushuk Microfibre roller and cage, they look as good as new! (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/By0p3RGhSA1/?igshid=1a1t0axskpnmm

In between rain and very high winds managed to get this over the line! Being so close to the sea front (literally a stones throw) its exposed to a lot of weather after a quick clean down and wire brush in places it got finished with 2 coats of @tikkurila_uk Finngard waterborne masonry paint. Being so durable and the budget available I figured it was the best option I had for a lasting finish! Time will tell.... (at Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bypyy0lBj8_/?igshid=1qwqmn5s9pnf2

The first couple of rooms on this complete refurb complete! Wallpapers both came from @ilovewallpaper.co.uk which is a great website I recommend to my customers to shop for paper! Wall colour is from @teknosgbi in a Teknos pro 7 woodwork in Futura aqua 40 now for the rest of the house!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Byjzf8SBAHy/?igshid=1upotjsa4smr0

Protecting windows is always a must when painting masonry! I've tried many products but so far this from @packexe.ltd is the best yet! Easy to put on, it stays on even on windy days and no residue left behind! (at Suffolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZfVq0BTE7/?igshid=jne0stpr8npn

Amazing how things have changed in the last few years! This kitchen was built 4-5 years ago and needed freshening up. Going back to it showed me how far I've come in that time in a sense of product knowledge and quality. The doors were actually sprayed last time and I remember it was one of my first times spraying for a customer! Now though I sprayed the entire room after spending the best part of 2 days wrapping it all up and masking off using @trimaco_inc cling cover over the kitchen and @ram_board to protect the tiled floor and work tops from damage. Ceiling is @tikkurila_uk anti-reflex white and the woodwork is @teknosgbi future aqua 40 of course. Always moving forward. (at Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHd_6PA7Gn/?igshid=1msaz1bhggtmf

Living room completed over the weekend! Had a lot of hidden problems with this one but given the age of the building its not a surprise! But the plasters been repaired, walls sealed and woodwork been taken back to its former glory and now it looks great! Really enjoyed this one Walls- overtly olive but matched into @johnstonespaint, ceilings- @tikkurila_uk anti-reflex white 2 woodwork- @teknosgbi future aqua 40 (at Felixstowe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwljdfsBiwY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yog6nvujzwq2

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