The Decorators Den Podcast

🎙️ 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.

Christmas Special Episode This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Josh, better known as The Dyslexic Painter, for our Christmas Special episode. Josh talks openly about his journey in the trade, living and working with dyslexia, and how he’s built his career through site work, spraying, and learning the ropes the hard way. He also shares the impact of his “Master Yoda” — the mentor who helped sh...

This week on The Decorators’ Den We’re joined by James Young of Dragonfly Decorating for a proper deep dive into his journey — from early life and taking a longer road into the trade, to the fallout that nearly derailed everything and the eventual reconciliation that helped shape who he is today. James opens up about the story behind Dragonfly Decorating, what the name really means, and takes us t...

This Week on The Decorators’ Den Baz and Sean break down their week, including another round of chaotic Fridays that didn’t exactly go smoothly. We’re also answering a selection of viewers’ questions with honest, on-the-job insight. This week’s Versus features Aquaguard, Scuff-X, and a brand-new product we’re putting through its paces — tune in Monday at 7pm to see how it performs. Our scheduled g...

This week on The Decorators Den Baz and Sean are back catching up on the week and diving into some proper trade debate. They get into Olfa vs Maveric knives, whether contract matt should be used as a mist coat (yes or no?), and a solid chat around paste-the-wall wallpaper and best practice. Honest decorator talk, strong opinions, and the usual Den discussion that decorators can actually relate to....

In this week’s episode of The Decorators Den, Sean and Baz mark Men’s Mental Health Day on the 19th of November with an honest discussion about the importance of awareness in the trade, including candid conversations about their own personal mental health struggles and the challenges many men face but rarely speak about. The episode also features a full debrief from their visit to the Coventry Pai...

DAVID STANAGE / BLANK CANVAS DECORATING This week on The Decorators Den, we’re joined by Glasgow decorator David Stanage, the face behind Blank Canvas Decorating. David chats about growing up in Glasgow, how he found his way into the trade, and what led him to launching Blank Canvas. We cover the early years, the challenges, the wins, and everything that’s helped shape his business. He also breaks...

This week baz and sean talk about - the partnership with trade decorator, upcoming events and next weeks guest. we are proudly sponsored by nap n bristle decorating supplies visit their website www.napnbristle.co.uk The decorators den podcast is powered by Trade decorator

This week on The Decorators Den, we’re joined by the incredible Paula McIntosh from Trade Decorator. After beginning her career working for a magazine company, Paula pivoted into the world of trade decorating and, over the past eight years, has grown Trade Decorator into a go-to multimedia hub for professional painters and decorators. She also spearheads the much-anticipated trade shows at Bolton...

This Week on The Decorators Den Podcast! Baz and Sean are joined by Georgie Roberts, founder of Cosy Room Interiors — a North-West based decorating and interiors business known for high-end finishes, bespoke spray applications and stunning kitchen transformations. Georgie is also the driving force behind FITT (Females In The Trade) — an inspiring community created to empower, connect and support w...

join us on this weeks halloween special. This week we have some guests on to tell their ghost stories. we have some stories to read out and a little suprise. we are proudly sponsored by nap n bristle decorating supplies, visit - www.napnbristle.co.uk follow us on all socials

In this episode, we sit down with Sean, who opens up about his journey into the decorating world , from working alongside his dad to taking the leap and setting up his own business. He shares the highs, the lessons, and even the drama of being accused of going to a newspaper about a company he once worked for. It’s an honest and insightful chat about growth, resilience, and carving your own path i...

In this episode Baz and Sean have their sponsor Nap N Bristle on as a guest. James tells us how he balances being a painter and decorator while also having his own decorating supply shop. he shares insights about running a business, tips on starting up your own store and his decorating stories. For all your decorating supplies visit www.napnbristle.co.uk Follow us on all socials. Jjust search for...

We are proudly sponsored by Nap N Bristle decorating supplies go and visit www.napnbristle.co.uk In this episode, host Baz finally spills the paint on how it all began, from his first disaster to becoming a full-blown painter and decorator. Expect laughs, a few life lessons, and maybe a couple of brushstrokes of wisdom. Whether you love the smell of fresh paint or just like hearing a good story, t...

We are proudly sponsored by nap n bristle decorating supplies. visit www.napnbristle.co.uk In this episode of the decorators den podcast Baz and Sean speak to Stuart about how he became a decorator, how he deals day to day life and his social media. Stuart has a large following across all socials. as with every large following he deals with trolls. Lets see how he deals with them in this weeks epi...