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

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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.

Saturday, 2 February 2013

03:35 - 2 comments

The problem with painting and decorating.

We all know not to slap the paint on. You need to prepare each surface to be decorated first and the more time you spend on preparation the better the result. There are many products to help a trained decorator achieve this.
Unfortunately the painting and decorating trade is the easiest trade to copy which is why you usually see a spike in the amount of decorators available when there is higher unemployment, much to the dismay of the professional decorator. I have seen advertised 23 decorators in the same local area at the same time. It takes 10 seconds to talk like a decorator, 10 minutes to dress like one but 10 years to become a decorator.
I have been on jobs where people pretending to be decorators have charged just £80 for a large living room, stairway AND banister rails (65 in total). I don't really need to comment on the finish, but it was pathetic.
How do you tell if the decorator is worthy of employment? Well, if I were employing a decorator to enter my home, work hard and do a good job, I would expect them to turn up clean in appearance and with a friendly and professional approach. I would expect them to have a portfolio of work with photos of their own work and not images downloaded from the internet. There are many decorating websites that use american images to promote their UK interior painting and decorating services. I would also like to see testimonials and references of previous projects.
You do indeed get what you pay for, so if you require a decent job then it's probably best to pay a little extra and feel safe in the knowledge that you will receive a better service.