Friday 15 March 2013

00:39 - 1 comment

Gift voucher

Clare and I have now completed the assessment to be accredited by Dulux Select Decorators.

We have undergone a strict assessment in order to be issued this very worthy accreditation. In short it ensures you receive the highest standard of decorating practice.

As a Dulux Select Decorator we can guarantee you are getting the best service available on the market and it makes choosing the right decorator for your home much easier as you can always put your trust into a Dulux Select Decorator.

To celebrate we are offering a reward! For every one of your recommendations that turn into actual contracts we will give you a free £10 shopping voucher to spend at the metrocentre.
Kind regards

Clare and Paul
www.hodgson-anderson.com

00:36 - No comments

Wallpapering twist

There are many styles of wallpaper and it is usual practice to hang the wallpaper in a conventional vertical manner.

However, you are not obliged to paper the wall vertically. You can also paper the wall horizontally. This method of hanging wallpaper gives your room a much larger and open feel. Like in fashion, if you wear vertical stripes it makes you look thinner, well this applies when decorating your room too. If you hang your wallpaper vertically it gives the impression your room is smaller!

When you paper a room horizontally rather than hanging the wallpaper vertically you create the illusion that your room is bigger. It is also much easier to hide the joins when butting up because the light will not create shadows as it runs ALONG the joins rather that hitting them.

This method of hanging wallpaper is of course not for the faint hearted as it is very difficult to do. I would recommend you get a trusted professional to do the job. Getting it done professionally is definately worth it as the effect is amazing. It really does make your space look bigger!

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Saturday 23 February 2013

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Which painting and decorating brush?

IMG_0974 As master painters and decorators, it is very important to us to use the best equipment when painting and decorating. We need equipment that we can trust over and over again as it is no good if our tools compromise our finish. We have many tools and product that we cherish and at the top of the list are the brushes we use to paint and decorate.
Painting and decorating is indeed an art-form. A well trained decorator can work wonders, almost magic when they decorate your home/office compared to a DIYer and give that decorator a brush that outshines all the others, the results will be outstanding.
Allow me to introduce the Picasso. Since I have used this brush I will not be looking back. They are light and springy and responsive. You can cut in line after line and it holds it shape giving you precise control. I don’t agree that you could cut in a line 7 feet long in one dip but I do agree that this is an excellent brush!
Hodgson and Anderson Painting and Decorating
Painting and decorating with a Picasso
Washing out the Picasso is easy as the paint simply glides off the bristles and once it has dried it holds it’s original shape as if the bristles have a memory.
This brush is a must for anyone about to embark on a painting and decorating project for emulsion or gloss/eggshell, both solvent based and water based paints and I strong recommend to any professional wanting to up their game!

Saturday 16 February 2013

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2 Decorators are better than 1 !


Why you should choose Hodgson & Anderson Decorating Services?
We are a very efficient decorating partnership and our expertise is vast. We have the skill sets and every tool in the book to providing you with the best possible service available.
Because we are a team of two it means:
  • The time it takes to finish a job is quicker meaning you can get your room(s) back to normal faster and enjoy your new improved space sooner.
  • We have more eyes on the job, resulting in a better finish as we always check over each others work in case one of us has missed a bit. It is very easy to overlook things when you are under pressure to get a job done in a short time.
  • Because we are thorough, the benefit of cost is obvious. For example, if it takes one decorator 2 days to finish a room, it would only take us just over a day without compromise on quality of workmanship. The savings inevitably end up in your own pocket.
Are there any another important aspects to consider when employing Hodgson and Anderson Painting and Decorating? Yes! We do not cut corners to complete a job quickly. Every inch of your room/office is approached with utmost care and attention which is important to us. We do not have a proven track record and a loyal customer base because we drink tea all day.

It is not cheaper to employ a sole trader and the benefits of employing two master decorators will always outshine one.

Friday 15 February 2013

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Colour Now by Kevin Mccloud

Have you ever wondered what your room would look like in different colours but have never had the time, encouragement or money to experiment? If so then I have the perfect solution for you. It's a book called Colour Now by Kevin Mccloud. It is a book full of beautiful colour schemes enhanced with thought provoking images.
Each image gives an example of a room with furnishings and accessories. Every colour that has been used in the image is represented by a swatch colour so you can easily identify the name of and purchase if you so wish. As a professional painter and decorator www.hodgson-anderson.com we use Colour Now on a regualr basis with our customers so they can visualise their room better. It works and I cannot recommend it enough.

Monday 11 February 2013

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To posh paint or not to posh paint?


Fashion changes from year to year in home interiors and sometimes it's very expensive keeping up with the trends. Posh paints are now flavour of the month and in most cases rightly so because the range of colours are so beautiful. With regards to feature walls, it was only a short while ago that we were papering a feature wall every other day and now, only once in a while. So as feature walls are on the way out and coloured walls are on the way in, it is important to consider what paint to use. There are many posh paint companies who provide us with very sophisticated swatches suitable for turning a bland room into a room that will benefit ones sense of well being.
At hodgson & anderson decorating services we can provide you with any posh paint colour, with a match that is amazing but for the fraction of the cost. Please do not assume that you are obliged to purchase your colour from an expensive paint company because you chose from their swatch. Every colour comes with a unique code and it is this code that identifies the colour mix, therefore you can choose any colour you wish. So the next time you need some painting and decorating make sure you contact us first for some money saving advice and quality painting and decorating. Why pay between £40-£60 for a tin of paint when you can actually pay £20-£40 for the same colour!
Choosing us to apply your perfect colour combination guarantees you get the results you dream of. You don't want an inexperienced decorator ruining your desired look leaving you deflated and uninspired.

Sunday 3 February 2013

02:19 - No comments

Painted ceilings

It's easy to see why we paint our ceilings white. White lifts the room giving us a sense of space and light. I couldn't agree more as all of the ceiling in my house are white. However there seems to be a shift in trend because I have been asked a lot in the last few months to paint the ceiling in a colour and to paint the coving in white or even eggshell. I must say it does look very nice and intimate even in the smaller rooms. I am going to give it a try myself and if I'm not keen, simply paint it white again.

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