Decorating

Wallpaper offers a quick and cost-effective way to breathe new life into a room. Looking for inspiration? See some of the trends we expect to see a lot of in the next year.

Is painting and decorating a career path you’re interested in exploring? Find out what a typical day in the profession might look like.

We see hundreds of students come through the Able Skills Construction Training Centre every month, each with their own story and reason to learn new construction trade skills. For some, it’s motivation to learn DIY skills so they can work on home projects. For others, it’s about developing skills or even embarking on a whole […]

Discover the most popular home decor trends for 2023, and learn more about the skills you need to tackle them yourself.

Discover how Able Skills student Lucy is changing her career with a City & Guilds painting and decorating course.

Find out more about the benefits of completing a formal painting and decorating course with Able Skills.

Thinking about a career in painting and decorating? Find out more about the different training options on offer at Able Skills.

Find out more about the path to becoming a professional painter and decorator. Learn about required skills, qualifications and different training options.

Find out how you can turn your passion into a career in trade. Build on your existing skill set with an introductory course at Able Skills.

Wondering which kind of tile is right for you? Find out more about the different kinds of tiles and where they work best.

Job security and satisfaction, high earning potential and launching your own business—why you should consider trade as a long-term career change.

Over the last year, we have all spent a lot of time at home. Of course, this is down to the various lockdowns that the UK has had to endure due to the Pandemic and it has resulted in some people wanting to freshen up the interior of their homes. Of course, you can hire […]