A recent Painting & Decorating student has left some fantastic feedback on her personal experience with us at Able Skills: “I have recently completed my City & Guilds Painting and Decorating Course with Able Skills and I am now working towards my NVQ Level 2. I am writing this review, as my experience with Able […]
Painting & Decorating is the next trade to suffer due to the skills shortage in the UK. With plans for a million new homes to be built by 2020 being put into doubt due to this, the UK are calling out for new painters and decorators. If you feel that the time is right to […]
It is now that time again to get your house ready for the big Christmas get together. Are you looking to get your house looking like a home for Christmas and you need the right skills to get you going? Look no further than Able Skills Painting & Decorating short courses, we have the perfect […]
Gloss, satin, flat, eggshell; with so many different types of paints to choose from, choosing the right finish for you upcoming paint project can be difficult. Planning ahead and proper prep can go a long way, but once the prep work is done and the room’s colour palette is selected, it’s time to determine which […]
Painting. Sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? You whip out the ladder, the roller, the tray, the paint and get to work. Start in the corners and work your way in, right? Wrong. There are plenty of painting techniques and tips out there, and knowledge of them is actually pretty essential. If you’d like to paint […]
The world of home painting techniques is large and intricate, filled with both incredibly complex and stunningly simple ways of adding life and texture to your living space. The options are nearly limitless – and if you’ve only ever handled a brush or roller in order to lay down a new coat of beige on […]
Mykal has announced the launch of a new paint stripping product and clean-up wipes aimed at helping busy tilers, plasterers and other tradesmen and apprentices across the UK.
Brits are keener than ever on improving their homes, new research has found, and this could bring many opportunities for apprentice decorators located across the UK.
The National Painting and Decorating Show will run this year from 19 to 20 November at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, and is a must for tradesmen and apprentices across the country.
Three product lines by trade paint and coatings manufacturer, Johnstone’s, have achieved acclaimed industry recognitions.
Homeowners urged to nominate talented decorators for award.
Trade paint manufacturer, Leyland, has launched a new product reference guide for its trade customers.
