We recently completed a large school redecorating project for the Florida State University London annexe on Great Russell Street.
The work included 24 student flats, all completed in a very tight time-frame over the student break.
If you’re not so much of a big kid as I am, then I apologise in advance for what follows. But the fact is I love London. I’ve been painting and decorating all over the city from our Putney offices since 1997, and I continually find out wonderful facts about the place. What, for instance, would you…
All this rain is causing damp problems to homes all over London, even in areas which have avoided flooding. I hope you’ve not had any serious damage, but I thought you might want to know the main things to watch out for. Water can get into walls through various ways, including: Cracked or missing roof tiles Gaps around door and window frames Breaks in…
They say it’s easy to mock. And, in the words of comedian Steve Wright, maybe that’s why we enjoy it. I came across these home decorating examples that add new meaning to the word ‘unique’. They should have an award. I’m sorry, but the temptation to share them was overwhelming. How about this brilliant idea to capitalise on unused…
When I was just a lad, I convinced my Dad to let me decorate my own room. Today, as my bank account waves farewell to yet another mortgage payment, I spare my Dad a thought as I think what the orange wallpaper and purple paint did to the value of the family home. Regular readers…
It seems a lot of London get the summer bug. Now you may be asking yourself, what is the summer bug? The summer bug is where it seems that everyone decides to get painting and decorating works done in the summer. Now you can ask any painter or decorator this and they will confirm it….
I decided to donate my front-row seat for the Coronation to someone more in need. Perhaps you did the same. Imagine trying to find parking in Central London on May 6th. But we will be gathered around the wireless, eating the new quiche from Charles and Camilla-styled plates and cheering them on. My old Grandma would…
