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. 18h ago

    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?

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Aug 17

    Nightmare Customers, Stolen Tools & The Dark Side of Decorating

    This week on The Decorators Den, Baz & Sean get stuck into some of the biggest frustrations facing painters and decorators today. We’re talking nightmare customers, customers crossing the line, van and tool theft, and the situations that can turn an ordinary decorating job into a complete nightmare. From unrealistic expectations and difficult customers to the growing problem of decorators losing expensive tools and equipment, we share stories, opinions and plenty of trade banter along the way. It’s an honest conversation about the good, the bad and the downright frustrating side of life as a painter and decorator. 🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den: • Nightmare customers • When customers cross the line • Van & tool theft • Dealing with difficult situations on site • Real stories from the decorating trade • Plenty of opinions, laughs and trade banter If you’re a painter, decorator, tradesperson or simply interested in what really goes on behind the scenes of the trade, this one’s for you. Listen, watch and let us know — what’s the worst thing a customer has ever done to you?

    Nightmare Customers, Stolen Tools & The Dark Side of Decorating

  6. Aug 10

    Stabilising Solution Should You Always Follow the Data Sheet?, Or Can You Mix With Paint?

    🎙️ This week on The Decorators' Den Podcast! Baz & Sean are back with another proper chat about life as painters and decorators — and this week the conversation goes from masking tape and floor protection to a much bigger question... Do decorators actually follow the rules? The lads get stuck into a debate around stabilising solution, including a method Baz uses to make it easier to see exactly where he's applied it. But is it a clever real-world decorating trick, or should you always stick rigidly to the manufacturer's instructions? That leads to a bigger discussion about data sheets, manufacturer recommendations and years of experience on the job — and whether what works in the real world always matches what's written on the tin. There's also plenty of talk about masking tape, including Toad Tapes, Q1 and other decorating tapes, putting tapes to the test in difficult weather, and why the right tape can make such a difference on site. The lads also debate floor protection vs traditional dust sheets, whether expensive protection is really needed on every job, and whether some decorators are using fancy products because they're genuinely useful... or because they look good on social media. Plus plenty of the usual decorating stories, trade opinions, site chat and Baz & Sean banter along the way. 👇 We want to know what you think: Do you always follow the manufacturer's instructions and data sheets? Or do you trust your own experience and what you've learned on site? And would you try Seans's stabilising solution method? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 🎧 The Decorators' Den Podcast Your regular dose of painting, decorating, trade talk, opinions and plenty of banter from the world of professional decorating.

    Stabilising Solution Should You Always Follow the Data Sheet?, Or Can You Mix With Paint?

  7. Aug 3

    The Truth About Working With Your Wife as a Painter & Decorator | Luke Rose

    🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den Podcast! This week, Baz & Sean are joined by Luke from LR Decor for an episode packed with laughs, decorating chat, and a few absolutely rotten egg puns. 🥚 Baz finally gets to unleash the soundboard... we've been waiting ages to play this one! We also chat about: • The challenges of starting out in the decorating trade while working with family. • What it's really like working alongside your wife every day. • The honest truth about the Rutlands extractor – the good, the bad, and everything in between. As always, there's plenty of banter, plenty of decorating talk, and probably more nonsense than there should be. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. 🔗 Don't forget to check out our show sponsors, Toad Tapes, using the link below. https://www.toadtapes.co.uk

    The Truth About Working With Your Wife as a Painter & Decorator | Luke Rose

  8. Jul 14

    We Didnt Know Reid Decorting Was ReDecorating

    This week on The Decorators Den Podcast, we’re joined by Liam Reid from Reid Decorating! We’ve known Liam for over a year… and somehow it’s taken us this long to realise the obvious — Reid Decorating… redecorating 🤦‍♂️😂 Better late than never! We chat to Liam about his journey in the trade, his ambitions for the future, and what’s next for Reid Decorating. Plus, we’ve got one of the most elusive “Would I Lie To You?” rounds we’ve ever had on the podcast. Will the boys finally crack the code, or will Liam leave them scratching their heads? Another great episode packed with decorating chat, stories, and plenty of laughs. Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Podcasts. Alexa… play The Decorators Den Podcast 🎙️

    We Didnt Know Reid Decorting Was ReDecorating
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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
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Barry Prescott-Dyas
  • Show Website
    The Decorators Den Podcast