The Painting & Decorating Show

Joel Bardall has come up with ten essential steps to setting up a decorating business which also feature some tips and insight for existing business owners. Joel and Todd talk over the first few steps and are joined by successful business owner, Callum Bonner from Pristine Decor Ltd. To find out how he approached setting up his business

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are back with part two of last week's topic all about prep work. Kevin Tingley AKA The Paint Warrior comes on the show to discuss his approach to different stages of prep and Joel and Todd give some advice on how to approach prep

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the importance of prep and their approach to prep work. Gary Burton from GRB Interiors also makes his debut on the show to discuss the work he does and the prep needed for some very impressive work he completes in historic properties

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask three decorators to join them and share what the worst... colour matching, customers, DIY attempts at decorating and experiences they've had on the tools

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel bring you more from their big day out at the National Painting & Decorating Show in Coventry thanks to Osmo. They meet some familiar faces like Liam Gent and Nick Sammut who are showcasing the Festool Exo Suit, They run into the Bald Builders, some friends of the show and also talk to exhibitors like Abode Academy about getting decorators into spraying as well as...

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are broadcasting from the floor of the National Painting & Decorating Show in Coventry in partnership with Osmo. They chat to attendees, meet the fans, tour around the exhibitors and meet some familiar faces too

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask three decorators to join them to discuss whether they go for quotes or estimates and their thought process behind it. Gareth Roberts from Anglesey is the first guest, followed by seasoned decorator Chris Ordinaire and last but not least award winning decorator, James Reeve also joins the discussion

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Financial Advisor, Martin Hibbert, so that they can talk everything from debts to savings. They also have a major announcement about something coming up later this month...

There's nothing scarier than dealing with your tax and managing your finances, so on this episode of the show Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Accountant, Mark Smallman and Ben Livings from HMRC, to give you some advice. As it's Hallowe'en, Joel and Todd also talk about some decorating horror stories!

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss complacency and how it can creep into many aspects of your professional life after decades of experience in the trade

Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel catch up with Benjamin Ruffett, a decorator that joined us to talk about his van break in and tool theft experience a year ago. Last year, Ben said that he would have to shut down his business and go and work for a firm as a result of what happened, so we've invited him back onto the show to find out how the following 12 months unfolded for him. Nathan Carter, a De...

Mural artist Eloisa Henderson-Figueroa joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel in the studio to discuss how bright colours and shapes can transform just about any space (even horrid toilets)

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Marc Silver & Dave Nash from Murwalls about the work they've done for football clubs and celebrities

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask if it's okay to do certain business practices as a painter & decorator. From working out of a car rather than a van to covering in one coat and much more.

Joel and Todd talk about keeping fit and ask decorators what kind of exercise they do away from the trade. Todd talks about how boxing has helped him physically and mentally, Dulux Select Decorator Sean Kelly talks about cycling, Decorator & Plasterer Peter Whiter talks about the gym and gives some tips around stretching and Jen Gardner also joins us to talk about the injuries that are causing...

Alex Woodward, the drummer from Indie band Black Honey returns to talk more about his experiences decorating, the famous people he's met and shows he's played with the band and some of the paints he's used so far. Alex also talks about his musical influences and ask Joel and Todd some questions about the trade

Alex Woodward is the drummer from UK based Indie Rock band Black Honey and got in touch with the show after getting into decorating. Joel and Todd ask Alex about his decorating experiences so far, the success he's had with Black Honey and what lockdown was like as a touring musician

Joel and Todd look into why paints and products have increased in price while the quality in certain paints has also dropped. Bryan Dennett joins us to share his experience as a decorator and Neil Ogilvie, Painting & Decorating Association CEO joins us to explain what exactly is causing these issues and whether we can do anything about it

With a new adademic year just around the corner and a whole new set of first year decorating students joining colleges across the UK, Joel and Todd reflect on their route into the trade and how their careers progressed into adulthood

Joel and Todd talk to John Bugden about his decorating content and journey on social media. John gives some advice for anyone stuck on followers that wants to get to that next level

Joel and Todd are joined by Adam Bell to talk about how to get an idea for a product off the ground and into reality. Adam noticed that his workwear wasn't suitable for working as a decorator so decided to create some suitable alternatives. Adam talks about how to create a product and get it manufactuered and how he's done this while also working as a decorator. Joel and Todd also talk about the w...

We've asked the public - Is Decorating boring? Would you like to be a decorator? What is more boring than watching paint dry? Joel and Todd go through the reponses we've received from the public and other trades

James Housman, A decorator from Cornwall was finishing a five minute job when something happened that would trigger emergency surgery and two weeks off of work. Joel and Todd ask him how this happened and James walks them through his experience and how you can avoid the same thing happening to you

Joel and Todd have picked out some of their favourite texts from customers that have been shared online by other decorators. They access each one and talk about where the customer is going wrong as well as what they would do in each situation

Joel and Todd are joined by Ian Howie, a heritage/restoration decorator from Scotland to talk about his most memorable job as someone that works in castles and listed buildings. Jason Savage from Novitas Decorating also shares his most memorable job and talks about the steps needed to complete it