The Decorators Den Podcast

This Week on The Decorators' Den! The boys are back after The Big Birmingham Show, and Sean has clearly had too much time to think... because he's giving EVERYONE both barrels – including a bloke he ended up arguing with on Facebook! Most of the episode is Sean and Baz bickering like an old married couple, with plenty of laughs, trade chat, and the usual nonsense along the way. Plus... don't miss...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators' Den... The lads are joined by Lucy from Nineteen Group, the new owners of the National Painting & Decorating Show! We chat about why Nineteen Group invested in the decorating industry, what the future holds for the UK's biggest decorating show, why it's joining forces with InstallerSHOW, and what decorators can expect over the coming years. Plus, Sean somehow ma...

🎙️ Next Up on The Decorators’ Den Podcast! 🎙️ We’re heading back to South Wales as Baz and Sean are joined by one of the very best female decorators in the trade, Gem Davidson – The Diamond Decorator! 💎 In this episode, the boys chat with Gem about the impressive Rutlands set-up and get a real insight into the world of Abode Sprayers. There’s plenty of trade talk, plenty of laughs, and a few stor...

🎙️ The Decorators’ Den – Father’s Day Special! 🎙️ For this special Father’s Day episode, Baz and Sean are joined by a very special guest – Sean’s dad, Derek! 👨‍👦🎨 The lads had a wee surprise lined up for Derek, but thanks to Sean and his big mouth, Baz’s carefully planned trick was rumbled before it even got off the ground! 😂 Hear how the decorating trade has changed since Derek first picked u...

🎙️ New Episode of The Decorators’ Den! 🎙️ This week Baz and Sean are joined by the massive, the one and only, the first Welshman to grace the podcast… The Dulux Final Boss! 💪🎨 Find out how he turned his life around through painting and decorating, hear his refreshingly simple approach to spray painting that actually makes sense, and witness him finally throwing down the gauntlet to the Speed Kin...

🎙️ This Week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast! 🎙️ This week Baz and Sean are joined by Mr Painter himself, Ray from Buckle Co… well, that’s if his internet connection holds up! 😂 The lads chat with Ray about his journey from a career in accountancy to becoming a successful self-taught decorator. Ray also shares a mantra his dad drilled into him growing up, which leaves Baz and Sean with a few chill...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean have a general catch-up episode and show off their new website. Sean talks in depth about his recent Dulux Academy spray course, discussing what he learned, the overall setup, and how impressed he was with both the quality of the course and the conduct of the students on campus. Baz is also having an ongoing nightmare with silk paint. Listeners can...

This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean are joined by Thomas from TM Decor. Find out how losing his licence nearly gave Tam the fear and hear the story behind one of the most stressful moments of his career. The “Would I Lie To You?” feature also returns, and Thomas’ three stories might be the best ones yet, leaving the lads trying to work out what’s true and what’s complete nonsense. The b...

This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean sit down with Kyall from West End Decs LTD. From starting out painting in Dundee to landing high-end projects in London, Kyall talks about the focus, graft, and sheer bottle it’s taken to build his business. We also hear the incredible story of how a conversation with his partner’s uncle in war-stricken Palestine sparked the idea to start importing so...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den, Baz and Sean sit down with Jordan Evans from Smarter Decor & Maintenance for a brilliant and honest conversation about his journey through the trade. Jordan opens up about going from being homeless to building a successful decorating business, the mindset it took to turn things around, and the graft behind growing a respected name in the industry. There’s p...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den… we’re joined by Kirsty from KNV Finishes! 🎨✨ A brilliant, honest chat with one of the nicest people in the trade, proper down to earth, easy going, and full of great insight. Sean and Baz catch up with Kirsty to talk about her journey in decorating, the setup she’s running with Rutlands, and how it stacks up against some of the bigger names in the game. We al...

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🎙️ New Episode of The Decorators’ Den! This week, Baz and Sean are joined by Ben from Rawlins Paints — the main UK supplier of JUNO — to dive into a brand that’s been quietly building a serious reputation across Europe. From the sheer scale of JUNO’s product range to their unique approach of keeping tried-and-tested formulations unchanged, this episode is full of insights that genuinely caught the...

This week we are joined by foxy the decorator

🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den Podcast It’s a slightly shorter, baz and sean talk the scottish decorating show They talk wallpaper symbols and what they mean. 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & Amazon 🗣️ Or just say: “Alexa, play The Decorators Den

This week, Baz and Sean catch up ahead of the Scottish Decorating Show 🎨 and finally reveal the winner of the 300 subscriber giveaway box—joined by James from Nap n Bristle 👌 The lads are also joined by Toad Tapes 🐸, who are back in a big way—giving away not one, not two, but THREE “Test the Toad” boxes 🎁🔥 Make sure you tune in to find out if you’re one of the lucky winners! 👀 🎧 Watch on Yo...

🎙This week on The Decorators’ Den, Sean and Baz are joined by Joanne Hay,❤️ a painter and decorator from Newcastle who has built a strong reputation both on the tools and across social media. Joanne shares her journey into the trade, what those early years were really like starting out, and some of the challenges she faced working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. With it being Women in...

This week on The Decorators Den Podcast, Baz and Sean finally grab five minutes to actually talk to each other after four solid weeks of back-to-back guests. It’s just the two of them, a bit of breathing space… and a big sponsor announcement 👀 They chat about the continued support from The Talking Tradesman, the brains (and frighteningly detailed knowledge) of Mike Cupit over at Decorators Forum...

This week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast, Baz and Sean are joined by Gary — aka GM Decor, aka “Speedking,” aka the trade’s most loveable twerp. Known online for being a bit of a chancer (his words… probably), Gary has built a reputation for strong opinions, fast working, and a firm belief that a 4½-hour day is more than enough for any professional. He’s not shy about ruffling feathers either — esp...

This week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast, Baz and Sean are joined by Mike Cupit, founder of The Decorators Forum UK. Mike talks about his journey into the painting and decorating trade, including the decision to leave his job in a crisp factory and take his first steps into the industry. He shares how he learned the skills that shaped his career, the lessons he’s taken from running his own decorat...

This week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast, it’s an extra-long episode and a big one. Baz and Sean are joined by a massive guest — Russ Payne, aka The Talking Tradesman. Due to a technical glitch, this episode has been re-edited , we apologise and hope its still enjoyable for you. We dive into what led Russ into the trade at just eight years old, how he built his business and sharpened his skills, i...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators Den Podcast It’s a slightly shorter catch-up episode as Baz and Sean jump on for a proper natter about life on the tools and online. Baz reveals how he trolled the internet with his latest van signage, the lads chat about the fine art of helping customers pick colours without losing the will to live, and Sean drops his Fun Fact of the Week for a bit of chaos and ques...

🎙️ This week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast… A Scotsman, an Englishman, and an Irishman sit down for a craic – and it actually turns out class. Baz and Sean are joined by one of Ireland’s biggest decorators, Sean from Nolan Decorating, for a proper deep dive into his journey in the trade. From how he got started, to the “superpower” that fuels his creative side, Sean shares what’s shaped him into...

Baz and Sean are back after the Christmas break, catching up on what they’ve been up to on and off site. Sean makes a startling lookalike comparison for Baz, the boys dive into their Versus segment focused on workwear, and round things off by crowning their very first Featured Finisher of the Week celebrating top graft from the decorating community.