The Decorators Den Podcast

🎉 THE DECORATORS’ DEN IS 1 YEAR OLD! 🎉 12 months. 48 episodes. Hundreds of conversations, plenty of laughs, some questionable decisions… and somehow we’re still here! 😂 In this special 1 Year Anniversary episode of The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean look back at some of the best, funniest and most memorable moments from the last 12 months of the podcast. We’re watching clips from previous episodes, talking about how the podcast has changed, what we’ve learned along the way and some of the moments we completely forgot about! We also get stuck into some of the biggest topics around the trade right now, including: 🤖 AI and how it could change decorating and the trades 📼 Toad Tapes and what they’ve been up to 🎬 Our favourite clips from the last year 😂 The funniest moments from the podcast 🎨 Decorating, tools, products and trade life 📈 What’s happened with The Decorators’ Den over the last 12 months 🔮 What’s next for the podcast From the very first episode to where we are now, this is a proper look back at 12 months of The Decorators’ Den. If you’ve watched, listened, commented, shared an episode or supported us at any point over the last year, thank you. ❤️ And if you’re new here, this is probably the perfect episode to see what The Decorators’ Den is all about. 🎙️ The Decorators’ Den The podcast for decorators, tradespeople and anyone interested in the real world of working in the trade. 📅 New episodes every Monday ⏰ 7PM 👉 Subscribe and join us for the next 12 months! #DecoratorsDen #DecoratingPodcast #PaintingAndDecorating #Decorator #TradesPodcast

Could The Decorators’ Den be heading across the Irish Sea? 🇮🇪🚐 This week Baz and Sean are joined by Gerry from Paintworks NI for a proper decorators’ chat covering everything from the possibility of a Paint It Forward road trip to Ireland, to the realities of pricing decorating work, professional spraying and, naturally, beers 🍻. We get into how Gerry approaches spraying, pricing jobs in Northern Ireland, the differences between the UK and Irish decorating scene, and whether Baz and Sean really have the bottle to take The Den on the road. Plus, plenty of laughs, trade talk and the usual unfiltered Decorators’ Den banter. 🎨 In this episode: 🇮🇪 Could Paint It Forward be coming to Ireland? 🚐 Planning a Decorators’ Den road trip 💷 Pricing decorating work 🎨 Spraying and spray equipment 🇬🇧🇮🇪 Differences in the decorating trade 🍻 Beers with Gerry 😂 Plenty of trade banter Guest: Gerry | Paintworks NI Sponsored by: Toad Tapes #TheDecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #PaintItForward #PaintworksNI #Decorators #PaintingPodcast #Spraying #PaintingBusiness #DecoratorLife #Ireland

🎙️ THE DECORATORS DEN | JOHNNY FROM CROWN DECORATING CENTRE, SWORDS 🇮🇪 This week in The Decorators Den, we’re joined by Johnny from Crown Decorating Centre in Swords, Ireland 🇮🇪 We get stuck into a proper mix of decorating, products, trade chat and a few beers along the way 🍻 We talk about: 🎨 Crown Clean Extreme and the wider Clean Extreme family ⚡ Fast Flow paint systems 🔬 What actually happens when a Crown product causes a problem, including how products can be taken back to the lab to investigate and improve them 📅 The history of Crown Paints, dating all the way back to 1777 📱 The Irish Paint Fam WhatsApp group , where decorators help each other out, share advice and solve problems 💷 Late invoice payments and the headaches they cause decorators 🍺 And, naturally, a bit of beer chat! A proper decorators’ conversation with plenty of product talk, trade stories and a look at how decorators on both sides of the Irish Sea are helping each other out. The Decorators Den 🎙️ | Real decorators. Real stories. No bull.

This week on The Decorators Den, Baz & Sean get stuck into some of the biggest frustrations facing painters and decorators today. We’re talking nightmare customers, customers crossing the line, van and tool theft , and the situations that can turn an ordinary decorating job into a complete nightmare. From unrealistic expectations and difficult customers to the growing problem of decorators losing expensive tools and equipment, we share stories, opinions and plenty of trade banter along the way. It’s an honest conversation about the good, the bad and the downright frustrating side of life as a painter and decorator . 🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den: • Nightmare customers • When customers cross the line • Van & tool theft • Dealing with difficult situations on site • Real stories from the decorating trade • Plenty of opinions, laughs and trade banter If you’re a painter, decorator, tradesperson or simply interested in what really goes on behind the scenes of the trade, this one’s for you. Listen, watch and let us know — what’s the worst thing a customer has ever done to you?

🎙️ This week on The Decorators' Den Podcast! Baz & Sean are back with another proper chat about life as painters and decorators — and this week the conversation goes from masking tape and floor protection to a much bigger question... Do decorators actually follow the rules? The lads get stuck into a debate around stabilising solution , including a method Baz uses to make it easier to see exactly where he's applied it. But is it a clever real-world decorating trick, or should you always stick rigidly to the manufacturer's instructions? That leads to a bigger discussion about data sheets, manufacturer recommendations and years of experience on the job — and whether what works in the real world always matches what's written on the tin. There's also plenty of talk about masking tape , including Toad Tapes, Q1 and other decorating tapes, putting tapes to the test in difficult weather, and why the right tape can make such a difference on site. The lads also debate floor protection vs traditional dust sheets , whether expensive protection is really needed on every job, and whether some decorators are using fancy products because they're genuinely useful... or because they look good on social media. Plus plenty of the usual decorating stories, trade opinions, site chat and Baz & Sean banter along the way. 👇 We want to know what you think: Do you always follow the manufacturer's instructions and data sheets? Or do you trust your own experience and what you've learned on site? And would you try Seans's stabilising solution method? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 🎧 The Decorators' Den Podcast Your regular dose of painting, decorating, trade talk, opinions and plenty of banter from the world of professional decorating.

🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den Podcast! This week, Baz & Sean are joined by Luke from LR Decor for an episode packed with laughs, decorating chat, and a few absolutely rotten egg puns. 🥚 Baz finally gets to unleash the soundboard... we've been waiting ages to play this one! We also chat about: • The challenges of starting out in the decorating trade while working with family. • What it's really like working alongside your wife every day. • The honest truth about the Rutlands extractor – the good, the bad, and everything in between. As always, there's plenty of banter, plenty of decorating talk, and probably more nonsense than there should be. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🔗 Don't forget to check out our show sponsors, Toad Tapes, using the link below. https://www.toadtapes.co.uk

This week on The Decorators Den Podcast, we’re joined by Liam Reid from Reid Decorating! We’ve known Liam for over a year… and somehow it’s taken us this long to realise the obvious — Reid Decorating… redecorating 🤦‍♂️😂 Better late than never! We chat to Liam about his journey in the trade, his ambitions for the future, and what’s next for Reid Decorating. Plus, we’ve got one of the most elusive “Would I Lie To You?” rounds we’ve ever had on the podcast. Will the boys finally crack the code, or will Liam leave them scratching their heads? Another great episode packed with decorating chat, stories, and plenty of laughs. Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Podcasts. Alexa… play The Decorators Den Podcast 🎙️

This Week on The Decorators' Den! The boys are back after The Big Birmingham Show, and Sean has clearly had too much time to think... because he's giving EVERYONE both barrels – including a bloke he ended up arguing with on Facebook! Most of the episode is Sean and Baz bickering like an old married couple, with plenty of laughs, trade chat, and the usual nonsense along the way. Plus... don't miss your chance to WIN a Rutlands Drywall Sander! The lads reveal exactly how you can get involved. Available now on all major podcast platforms, or watch the full episode on YouTube!

🎙️ This week on The Decorators' Den... The lads are joined by Lucy from Nineteen Group, the new owners of the National Painting & Decorating Show! We chat about why Nineteen Group invested in the decorating industry, what the future holds for the UK's biggest decorating show, why it's joining forces with InstallerSHOW, and what decorators can expect over the coming years. Plus, Sean somehow manages to get his dragons mixed up... and, as you'd expect, Baz doesn't let him forget it! 😂🐉 Could this be the start of the biggest and best Painting & Decorating Show yet? 👀 🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

🎙️ Next Up on The Decorators’ Den Podcast! 🎙️ We’re heading back to South Wales as Baz and Sean are joined by one of the very best female decorators in the trade, Gem Davidson – The Diamond Decorator! 💎 In this episode, the boys chat with Gem about the impressive Rutlands set-up and get a real insight into the world of Abode Sprayers. There’s plenty of trade talk, plenty of laughs, and a few stories that every decorator will relate to. 🎲 2 Lies, 1 Truth returns once again, with Gem putting the lads to the test, while also sharing some memorable tales of brilliant jobs, nightmare customers, and life in the decorating industry. If you're into decorating, spraying, or just enjoy hearing honest stories from people at the top of their game, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🎙️💎

🎙️ The Decorators’ Den – Father’s Day Special! 🎙️ For this special Father’s Day episode, Baz and Sean are joined by a very special guest – Sean’s dad, Derek! 👨‍👦🎨 The lads had a wee surprise lined up for Derek, but thanks to Sean and his big mouth, Baz’s carefully planned trick was rumbled before it even got off the ground! 😂 Hear how the decorating trade has changed since Derek first picked up a brush, the bizarre story of the World Cup Egg, and the tale of a very late-night phone call that left him wondering what on earth was going on! Plus, Derek reveals what Sean was really like as an apprentice, with plenty of stories from back in the day that prove some things never change! 🤣 Packed with laughs, memories, and old-school decorating wisdom, this Father’s Day special is one you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🎙️👨‍👦🍻

🎙️ New Episode of The Decorators’ Den! 🎙️ This week Baz and Sean are joined by the massive, the one and only, the first Welshman to grace the podcast… The Dulux Final Boss! 💪🎨 Find out how he turned his life around through painting and decorating, hear his refreshingly simple approach to spray painting that actually makes sense, and witness him finally throwing down the gauntlet to the Speed King! 👀 Packed with great stories, plenty of laughs, and some top trade knowledge, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Baz

🎙️ This Week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast! 🎙️ This week Baz and Sean are joined by Mr Painter himself, Ray from Buckle Co… well, that’s if his internet connection holds up! 😂 The lads chat with Ray about his journey from a career in accountancy to becoming a successful self-taught decorator. Ray also shares a mantra his dad drilled into him growing up, which leaves Baz and Sean with a few chills. There’s plenty of laughs along the way, and the boys also reveal details of next week’s huge guest, so you won’t want to miss it! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. #TheDecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #Podcast #MrPainter

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean have a general catch-up episode and show off their new website. Sean talks in depth about his recent Dulux Academy spray course, discussing what he learned, the overall setup, and how impressed he was with both the quality of the course and the conduct of the students on campus. Baz is also having an ongoing nightmare with silk paint. Listeners can also get 15% OFF at the new and improved Toad Tapes website using promo code DECDEN15. 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean are joined by Thomas from TM Decor. Find out how losing his licence nearly gave Tam the fear and hear the story behind one of the most stressful moments of his career. The “Would I Lie To You?” feature also returns, and Thomas’ three stories might be the best ones yet, leaving the lads trying to work out what’s true and what’s complete nonsense. The boys also announce their brand new sponsor and reveal an exclusive 15% discount code for podcast listeners. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean sit down with Kyall from West End Decs LTD. From starting out painting in Dundee to landing high-end projects in London, Kyall talks about the focus, graft, and sheer bottle it’s taken to build his business. We also hear the incredible story of how a conversation with his partner’s uncle in war-stricken Palestine sparked the idea to start importing some of the abrasives and tools he now uses today. It’s a proper eye-opening chat about risk, ambition, and spotting opportunities where most people would see nothing. There’s plenty of laughs, wild stories, and a massive set of balls behind everything he’s building. With serious entrepreneurial drive and a huge appetite for success, is Kyall a millionaire in the making? 🎧 Watch and listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean sit down with Jordan Evans from Smarter Decor & Maintenance for a brilliant and honest conversation about his journey through the trade. Jordan opens up about going from being homeless to building a successful decorating business, the mindset it took to turn things around, and the graft behind growing a respected name in the industry. There’s plenty trade chat, business talk, a few laughs along the way… and for some reason Sean takes great enjoyment in watching Jordan take a tumble down the stairs. Absolute professional behaviour as usual. A cracking episode with a genuinely inspiring story behind it. 🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den… we’re joined by Kirsty from KNV Finishes! 🎨✨ A brilliant, honest chat with one of the nicest people in the trade, proper down to earth, easy going, and full of great insight. Sean and Baz catch up with Kirsty to talk about her journey in decorating, the setup she’s running with Rutlands, and how it stacks up against some of the bigger names in the game. We also get into her exciting appearance on Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr , what it’s really like working on TV, behind the scenes, and how that opportunity came about. And in true Decorators’ Den fashion… somehow we end up on a nostalgic wee throwback to that Sunday night Heartbeat fear before school on Monday morning, a feeling plenty will remember 😅 A cracking episode full of laughs, honesty, and proper trade chat. 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major podcast platforms

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🎙️ New Episode of The Decorators’ Den! This week, Baz and Sean are joined by Ben from Rawlins Paints — the main UK supplier of JUNO — to dive into a brand that’s been quietly building a serious reputation across Europe. From the sheer scale of JUNO’s product range to their unique approach of keeping tried-and-tested formulations unchanged, this episode is full of insights that genuinely caught the lads off guard. It’s not often you come across a manufacturer balancing nearly 100 years of heritage with modern performance, but JUNO seem to have nailed it. If you’re into high-performance coatings, proper trade systems, and learning something new about a brand you might not have fully explored yet, this one’s well worth a listen. 🎧 Watch on YouTube 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms