The Decorators Den Podcast

Barry Prescott-Dyas- Sean little
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The UK's podcast for professional decorators. Real trade stories, product reviews, business advice and conversations with the biggest names in decorating."

  1. 8h ago

    The Psyco Painter with Jake Burton

    This week, Jake and the crew dive into another packed episode of painting, decorating and everything that comes with the trade. We take a trip back to the beginning as Jake reveals the story behind his very first business name: The Glossers. We then get into the bizarre tale of the psycho painter who left a customer so intimidated that the police had to be called. 😳 We also put Monarch brushes and the Tritec sprayer under the spotlight, talking tools, techniques and whether they really live up to the hype. And finally, it gets a little more personal as Jake opens up about his footballer son, his progress so far and what the future could hold for him. Another episode packed with trade stories, tools, laughs and a few moments you probably couldn't make up if you tried. 🎨⚽

    The Psyco Painter with Jake Burton

  2. Oct 19

    5 Coats to Cover?! Has McPherson Opacity Gone Downhill?

    This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean catch up on the jobs they've been working on, get stuck into some honest product opinions, and discuss the everyday realities of life as a painter and decorator! 🎨 From paint that seemingly needs endless coats to products that promise the world, we're asking the questions every decorator wants answers to! 🔥 WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THIS WEEK: 🎨 McPherson Opacity – Has It Gone Downhill? Five coats to get the coverage?! We discuss our experience and ask whether the opacity is as good as it used to be. 👕 Overalls vs Whites What's your preference on the job? We get into workwear and what decorators should be wearing on site. 💨 Extra-Long Airless Sprayer Hoses – Are They Worth It? Thinking about using longer hoses for external spraying work? We discuss whether the extra reach is worth having and what it means when you're out on the job. 🏘️ The New-Build Estate Effect Ever worked on a new-build estate where, once you've done one house, suddenly everyone wants you? We discuss how competition between homeowners can lead to more work for decorators. 🧱 Caparol Tiefgrund Review We share our thoughts on this product and discuss where it fits into a decorator's arsenal. 🪣 HB42 Water-Based Primer Review & Scratch Test It's time to put it to the test! We discuss HB42 and see how it holds up when we scratch the surface. 🚐 Baz's New Van Signage Disaster! The new van has had its signage done, but there's just one problem… they've got the colour wrong! 😂 🛒 Gimmicky Decorating Products – Genius or Gimmick? The decorating industry is full of products claiming to make our lives easier. But which ones are genuinely useful, and which ones are just a waste of money? As always, it's honest opinions, real-world experiences, a bit of banter and plenty of decorating trade talk! 👇 GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMENTS! Have you noticed a difference in McPherson Opacity?Have you tried Caparol Tiefgrund or HB42 primer?Do you prefer overalls or whites?What's the biggest gimmick you've ever bought for your decorating business?Let us know below! We want to hear from decorators out there doing the job every day. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy honest decorating trade chat. 💬 COMMENT with your experiences and opinions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Decorators’ Den for more decorating conversations, product reviews and trade banter every week! #TheDecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #ProfessionalDecorator #DecoratorLife #PaintReviews

    5 Coats to Cover?! Has McPherson Opacity Gone Downhill?

  3. Oct 5

    We Need to Talk About Superdec!/ What's The Best Paint Brush?

    This week on The Decorators’ Den, we’re back with another proper mix of painting and decorating chat, opinions, laughs and a few controversial theories! 😂 We’re talking about our upcoming road trip and where we should head, before getting stuck into STAALMESTER brushes and putting brushes head-to-head in a little brush versus showdown. 🖌️ We also get into Superdec paint — including whether it really is as good as people say… and what happens when it potentially fails! 👀 Then Baz gets put to the test with a decorating history knowledge quiz. How much does he actually know about the trade? 🤔😂 And finally, Baz has come up with his own theory about MSP… and we're not sure whether he's onto something or completely lost the plot! Another episode packed with proper decorator chat, products, opinions, trade stories and plenty of laughs. If you're a painter and decorator, apprentice, DIYer or just interested in the decorating trade, you're in the right place. 👇 GET INVOLVED What should we cover on the next episode? Where should we take the road trip? And what do YOU think about STAALMESTALER brushes and Superdec? 👍 Like the video 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe to The Decorators’ Den for more painting & decorating chat #DecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #PaintersAndDecorators

    We Need to Talk About Superdec!/ What's The Best Paint Brush?

  4. Sep 28

    I Tried To End It All - NR Decorator

    In this episode of The Decorators’ Den, we’re joined by Nathan from NR Decorators. Nathan takes us through his journey in the decorating trade, from where it all started to where he is today, sharing the experiences, lessons and challenges along the way. We also dive into the history of decorating, looking at how the trade has changed over the years, the materials and techniques that have shaped it, and whether some of the old-school ways still have a place in modern decorating. We also have an honest conversation about mental health in the decorating and wider trades, the pressures that come with working for yourself, and the importance of being able to talk about things when they aren't going right. As always, expect plenty of trade chat, stories, laughs and a few opinions along the way. 🎙️ The Decorators’ Den 🎨 Decorating • Trade Life • Mental Health • History • Business

    I Tried To End It All - NR Decorator

  5. Sep 21

    What's It Like Being A Painting Apprentice In 2026?

    In this episode of The Decorators’ Den, we’re joined by Rob and his daughter, who is learning the trade as an apprentice, for a chat about what it’s really like starting out as a painter and decorator in 2026. We talk about the reality of being a young apprentice, learning the trade, the challenges of working alongside your dad, and whether having a family member as your boss makes things easier or harder! 🎨 But it’s not all about decorating. We also get into her potential future singing career, the pressure and opportunities that come with finding your own path, and the ever-growing impact of AI on work, creativity and everyday life. Expect plenty of trade chat, family stories, laughs, honest opinions and a few unexpected conversations along the way. 🎨 In this episode: • What it’s like being an apprentice in 2026 • Learning the painting and decorating trade • Working with your dad • The highs and lows of being a young decorator • Balancing work with future ambitions • A possible singing career 🎤 • How AI is changing the world of work • The future of painting and decorating • Plenty of laughs and honest conversations This is The Decorators’ Den, where we talk decorating, tools, business, life, technology and everything in between. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Decorators’ Den and join us every week for another episode. #TheDecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #Apprentice #Decorator #AI

    What's It Like Being A Painting Apprentice In 2026?

  6. Sep 14

    One Year Of The Best Painters Podcast | Best Moments, AI, Toad Tape

    🎉 THE DECORATORS’ DEN IS 1 YEAR OLD! 🎉 12 months. 48 episodes. Hundreds of conversations, plenty of laughs, some questionable decisions… and somehow we’re still here! 😂 In this special 1 Year Anniversary episode of The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean look back at some of the best, funniest and most memorable moments from the last 12 months of the podcast. We’re watching clips from previous episodes, talking about how the podcast has changed, what we’ve learned along the way and some of the moments we completely forgot about! We also get stuck into some of the biggest topics around the trade right now, including: 🤖 AI and how it could change decorating and the trades 📼 Toad Tapes and what they’ve been up to 🎬 Our favourite clips from the last year 😂 The funniest moments from the podcast 🎨 Decorating, tools, products and trade life 📈 What’s happened with The Decorators’ Den over the last 12 months 🔮 What’s next for the podcast From the very first episode to where we are now, this is a proper look back at 12 months of The Decorators’ Den. If you’ve watched, listened, commented, shared an episode or supported us at any point over the last year, thank you. ❤️ And if you’re new here, this is probably the perfect episode to see what The Decorators’ Den is all about. 🎙️ The Decorators’ Den The podcast for decorators, tradespeople and anyone interested in the real world of working in the trade. 📅 New episodes every Monday ⏰ 7PM 👉 Subscribe and join us for the next 12 months! #DecoratorsDen #DecoratingPodcast #PaintingAndDecorating #Decorator #TradesPodcast

    One Year Of The Best Painters Podcast | Best Moments, AI, Toad Tape

  7. Aug 31

    PAINT IT FORWARD IRELAND? | Spraying, Pricing & The Ultimate Decorators Road Trip

    Could The Decorators’ Den be heading across the Irish Sea? 🇮🇪🚐 This week Baz and Sean are joined by Gerry from Paintworks NI for a proper decorators’ chat covering everything from the possibility of a Paint It Forward road trip to Ireland, to the realities of pricing decorating work, professional spraying and, naturally, beers 🍻. We get into how Gerry approaches spraying, pricing jobs in Northern Ireland, the differences between the UK and Irish decorating scene, and whether Baz and Sean really have the bottle to take The Den on the road. Plus, plenty of laughs, trade talk and the usual unfiltered Decorators’ Den banter. 🎨 In this episode: 🇮🇪 Could Paint It Forward be coming to Ireland? 🚐 Planning a Decorators’ Den road trip 💷 Pricing decorating work 🎨 Spraying and spray equipment 🇬🇧🇮🇪 Differences in the decorating trade 🍻 Beers with Gerry 😂 Plenty of trade banter Guest: Gerry | Paintworks NI Sponsored by: Toad Tapes #TheDecoratorsDen #PaintingAndDecorating #PaintItForward #PaintworksNI #Decorators #PaintingPodcast #Spraying #PaintingBusiness #DecoratorLife #Ireland

    PAINT IT FORWARD IRELAND? | Spraying, Pricing & The Ultimate Decorators Road Trip

  8. Aug 24

    Crown Paints & Clean Extreme Explained | CDC Swords

    🎙️ THE DECORATORS DEN | JOHNNY FROM CROWN DECORATING CENTRE, SWORDS 🇮🇪 This week in The Decorators Den, we’re joined by Johnny from Crown Decorating Centre in Swords, Ireland 🇮🇪 We get stuck into a proper mix of decorating, products, trade chat and a few beers along the way 🍻 We talk about: 🎨 Crown Clean Extreme and the wider Clean Extreme family ⚡ Fast Flow paint systems 🔬 What actually happens when a Crown product causes a problem, including how products can be taken back to the lab to investigate and improve them 📅 The history of Crown Paints, dating all the way back to 1777 📱 The Irish Paint Fam WhatsApp group, where decorators help each other out, share advice and solve problems 💷 Late invoice payments and the headaches they cause decorators 🍺 And, naturally, a bit of beer chat! A proper decorators’ conversation with plenty of product talk, trade stories and a look at how decorators on both sides of the Irish Sea are helping each other out. The Decorators Den 🎙️ | Real decorators. Real stories. No bull.

    Crown Paints & Clean Extreme Explained | CDC Swords
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The UK's podcast for professional decorators. Real trade stories, product reviews, business advice and conversations with the biggest names in decorating."

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  • Creator
    Barry Prescott-Dyas- Sean little
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Barry Prescott-Dyas
  • Show Website
    The Decorators Den Podcast

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