Painting & Decorating Help & Advice

How much paint do you need? What sort? What prep is essential? Can you paint over stains? How do you avoid drips while it’s drying? There are a surprising amount of annoying little pitfalls when it comes to painting and decorating, particularly if you’re not a seasoned pro.

To help, we’ve put together a whole load of helpful tips and advice from our own professional painters and decorators here at Local Heroes. Plus, if you do decide you’d rather leave it to the experts, read on to find out what’s a reasonable charge for painters and decorates, or find a painter or decorator near you.

How to create a better home office

Posted on 25/08/2020

With the prospect of working for home for the long term, find out how to make a better home office.

How to set up the perfect nursery

Posted on 18/08/2020

If you're expecting a new baby, getting the perfect nursery set up ahead of time is a great idea.

How to measure a room

Posted on 08/08/2020

Measuring a room to a reasonable degree of accuracy can provide confidence when discussing projects - especially costs - with a tradesperson.

How to find a painter and decorator

Posted on 08/06/2020

If you need some decorating doing and aren't confident with DIY, or simply don't have the time, you need to find a local painter & decorator. Read all you need here.

Lockdown DIY - Home Painting Ideas

Posted on 09/04/2020

Stay busy by discovering our painting and decorating ideas during lockdown to freshen up your home. Start getting adopting good home maintenance now.