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The Painting & Decorating Show — 308 episodes
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Are Decorators Charging Enough? Painting & Decorating Prices Rise 4.1%
The Jobs You Never Want To Do Again
The Paperwork Problem: How Decorators Can Get On Top of Business Admin
What Would You Do? Real-Life Scenarios Every Decorator & Tradesperson Faces
Growing A Decorating Business: Specialist Work, Building A Team & Winning Reviews | Jason Savage
Did You Know... About These Products, Materials & Tools!
Getting Second Thoughts About A Job
Help Todd With His Job
Fellow Decorators On People Pleasing & 'While You're Here' Requests
Approach To Using Ladders On Interior & Exterior Jobs
Job Overrun & "While You're There..." Requests
Approach To Getting Materials & Products
The Worst Places We've Ever Worked
Hazards Faced By Painters & Decorators
Painting & Decorating In The USA!
Community Projects and Making a Difference
Painting the Future: VR, Murals & Working Around the World
Tools, products & materials - is there a lack of innovation?
Three Game Changing Moves
Bespoke-Hand Painted Work With The Ugly Duckling Kitchens
How Selective Can We Afford To Be At The Moment?
Murals & Street Art Taking Over Town Centres & Amazing Innovation In Design/Concept
How To Get Customers To Trust Your Knowledge
Dealing With Red Flags In The Trade
The Story Behind A Nightmare Scenario For A Decorator
Stuart McLean & Sash Man Jim Talk About Their Techniques, Approach & Skills
Does It Really Matter??
Working In The Trade As A Professional Athlete
Decorating Our Own Home
How Paint is Made
P&D Tips, Tricks & Advice
Answering YOUR Questions!
Positive Stories From The Decorating World
How To Make Simple Improvements To Your Business
Zen Driving Vs. Road Rage
Should We Put Our Prices Up For 2026?
What 2025 Has Been Like For Decorators Overall
Are Too Many Trade Secrets Being Given Away Online??
Other Trades Offering Decorating Services...
Are We Really The Most Unfit Trade!?
Are You Thinking Of Leaving The Trade?
Solving Scenarios Faced By Decorators
Joel & TVJ Chat To Sian Francis About Her Success In The Trade!
How To Predict & Plan Your Timeline
The Worst Mistakes Made On Jobs
Working Habits & Practices
Bizarre Moments, Interactions & Situations
Is It Easier Or Harder To Join The Trade Nowadays?
A Look Into Vehicle Options For Decorators
I Would NEVER...
Fix Fest Recap & Tape Slayer Talks About Silicosis
Heather Isherwood Discusses Her Breast Cancer Battle While Running A Business
Best & Worst Paint Colours & Colour Names!
Strength & Weakness
Taking it back to the beginning, how life on the tools started.
From Decorating In The Highlands... To Faking It As A London Make Up Artist!
An Incredible Four Storey Hand Painted Mural!
Taking Back Your Work!
What The Public Think We're Worth...
Working Through Summer 2025
A Story of Addiction, Prison, Recovery & Success In The Trade
Celebrating Little Wins & Cutting Your Losses
Andy & Lily's Apprenticeship Journey
Ryan Painter From Rocket Decorating
Decorating Hacks & 'MacGyvers'
How Much!?
Amazing Murals By Incredible Artists
How 2025 Has Been So Far...
Wesley Knight On Exteriors & Restoration Projects
Using AI When Quoting & Going VAT Registered
How One Commercial Job Changed This Decorator’s Life!
How Other Trades Do This...
Decorating Myths & Misconceptions
Pricing, Creating Job Specs & Quotes
Three Rules To Follow When Working For Friends & Family
An Incredible Life Story From The Trade!
P&D Troubleshooting
Approach To Hanging Wallpaper
Spotting Red Flags
The Latest With Regards To Products, Developments & Trends
Colin Bidwell & His Thoughts On The Trade...
Practical Advice For Managing Something Many Struggle With
Many Ways To Skin A Cat
A Look At Spraying In 2025
New Year, New You?
The Good, Bad & Ugly Side of Marketing
The Good, Bad & Ugly Side of Decorators & Clients
Wallpaper Murals & Joel's Recent Project...
"I Bet Nothing Ever Goes Wrong In Their Lives"
Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
Controversial Takes & Opinions About Decorating
Decorating On A Budget
What Are We Doing With Our Prices?
The Latest On Material Costs, Quality & Developments
Being A Busy Fool...
Bad Experiences Faced By Decorators
The End of Exterior Season
The Professional Pressures Felt By Decorators
Tackling Damp Issues As A Decorator
How Do Decorators Manage To Take Holiday!?
Decorators Share Strange Customer Interactions
Todd & Joel Tell Some Stories From The Trade...
An Update From Murwalls & Nathan Carter (Van Theft)
Nettie Taylor & Her All Female Team of Apprentices
Approach To Prepping Surfaces
Personal Life Challenges & How They Affect Your Work
Joel, Todd & Chris Talk Rules of The Trade With Fellow Decs!
Joel & Todd Are Joined By Chris Ordinaire To Discuss His Experiences On The Brushes
Keeping Things Positive & Why We Love The Trade!
Joel Bardall & TVJ assess how the year has gone so far
Two Decorators & One Carpenter...
Joel & Todd Von Joel Talk About Being Men & Masculinity with James Ray
What Is Going On With Paint Prices In 2024!?
Tradespeople Come Together For Tougher Action On Tool Theft!
Troubleshooting As A Decorator
Will Joel Bardall Continue Exterior Work?
Decorators Across The UK Are Starting Exterior Projects...
The craft of wood restoration & timber resin repairs
Reducing Harmful Dust & Using PPE
The Last Telephone Box Painter in London In-Studio
An Update From Alex Woodward & James Housman
On-Site Pet Peeves
Domestic Decorating Pet Peeves
This Episode Might Save Your Life!
This Is How The Paint Industry Are Striving For Sustainability...
Craig Phillips On Decorating, His Experiences On The Tools & More!
How Do You Clean Your Brushes and Rollers?
How To Bring Elements Of Interior Design Into Your Work
How To Work With Customers & Colour
This Decorator Achieved A Spray Finish You Won't Believe...
Decorator Side Hustles
How Decorating Will Test You...
How To Save Money As A Decorator
Ten Steps To Setting Up A Decorating Business - Part 2
Ten Steps To Setting Up A Decorating Business - Part 1
Fail To Prepare? Prepare To Fail!
It's All In The Prep!
What's The Worst...
More Highlights From The National Painting & Decorating Show
Broadcasting From The National Painting & Decorating Show
Quotes vs. estimates: which one do you go with?
More About Money & A Major Announcement...
The Horror Of Managing Your Finances
Are You Allowing Complacency To Creep In?
Tool & Van Theft
Joel & Todd take a look at mural painting & design with Eloisa Henderson-Figueroa
Joel & Todd talk to Murwalls about their incredible artwork
Joel & Todd ask if it's okay to...
Joel & Todd exercise
Joel & Todd talk again to Alex from Black Honey about paints, touring & decorating
Joel & Todd talk to Alex Woodward from Black Honey about how he got into decorating
Joel & Todd look into the increase in paint prices and drop in quality
Joel & Todd talk about their journey through the trade into adulthood
Joel & Todd talk to John Bugden about social media growth
Joel & Todd talk to a decorator about creating a product
Is Decorating Boring?
Joel & Todd are joined by a decorator that had a 5 minute job turn into emergency surgery
Joel & Todd read out weird customer texts
Joel & Todd talk standout jobs
Joel & Todd on taking time off & the 4 day week
Joel & Todd on diet
Joel & Todd on working in the summer
Joel & Todd on technology & AI
Joel & Todd on the rules of decorating
Joel & Todd cover some common decorator questions - Part 2
Joel & Todd cover some common decorator questions
Joel & Todd talk about the pressures of being a Decorator
Joel & Todd on explaining value to customers
Joel & Todd on the principles of being a good decorator
Joel & Todd talk about being selective
Joel & Todd talk about working for friends and family
Joel and Todd talk to James Reeve about Royal Spa Decoration Ltd.
Joel and Todd talk to James Reeve about mental health & getting started in the trade
Joel and Todd are joined again by Gareth Roberts to discuss mental health
Joel and Todd talk to Gareth Roberts about his career in the trade so far
Joel and Todd get personal
Joel and Todd talk about cringe customer interactions and moments
Joel and Todd are joined again by The Paint Warrior to discuss his incredible life story
Joel and Todd are joined by The Paint Warrior - Kevin Tingley
Joel and Todd discuss keeping it traditional and domestic vs. training and modern techniques
Joel and Todd talk about bringing young people into the trade
Joel and Todd talk about Health & Safety
Joel and Todd take a look at spraying
Joel and Todd talk about snagging and call-backs
Joel and Todd discuss good business practice for the year ahead
Joel, Todd & Jen look back at 2022
Joel and Todd are joined by Jennifer Gardner in-studio
Joel and Todd share '5 things you should know about decorating'
Joel and Todd on other tradespeople
Joel and Todd on the environmental impact of decorating
Joel and Todd share horror stories
Joel and Todd on anti tool theft week
Joel and Todd ask whether domestic decorating is just a luxury
Joel and Todd on the challenges of being a sole trader
Joel and Todd talk about paint
Joel and Todd talk to Peter Clark about commercial work
Joel and Todd discuss being overworked
Joel and Todd talk about the cost of living crisis
Joel and Todd talk about standing out
Joel and Todd on the perfect job
Joel and Todd talk about nightmare moments
Decorators vs. Scaffolders
Joel and Todd are joined again by Jon Mears
Joel and Todd are joined by Jon Mears in-studio
Joel and Todd discuss logistics
Joel and Todd discuss working with friends & family
Joel and Todd talk about image and perception
Joel and Todd talk about tools and innovation
Joel and Todd talk about the importance of continued training as a decorator
Joel and Todd on the rules for working around customers in domestic settings
Joel and Todd flip everything on its head and focus on the positives
Joel and Todd discuss the positives and negatives of working outside
Joel and Todd have an honest chat about mental health
94. Joel & Todd - Liam Gent (Decorator Of The Year)
93. Joel & Todd - Early Days In The Trade
92. Joel & Todd - Business Development
91. Joel & Todd - Image & Presentation
90. Joel & Todd - Tool Theft
89. Joel & Todd - Modern vs. Traditional
88. Joel & Todd - Physical Health
87. Joel & Todd - Quotes
86. Joel & Todd - How COVID Changed Decorating
85. Kris Jamroz - Brush Strokes Decorating
84. Jon Mears - Is The Decorating Industry Doomed?
83. The Geordie Painter - Paul Donnelly
82. Joel Bardall - Tools, Storage, Dustless Sanding Set Ups & Workmanship
81. Peter Clark With Apprentices Philana & Lily
80. Nick Sammut - Fix Radio Decorator Of The Year 2019
79. Liam Cleary - On How He Handles Difficult Clients
78. Jef Newsam - Dealing With Non Paying Clients
77. Decorator/Plasterer - Peter Whiter
76. Joel Bardall's Painting & Decorating Year In Review
75. Michael Stojsavljević - MES Painting & Decorating
74. John Kerry - Back On The Tools After A Health Scare
73. Callum Bonner - World Skills Winner
72. Dan Rolfe - Rolfe Decor
71. Adrian Humphries - A. Humphries Painters & Decorators
70. Jonathan Graham - JG Decorator - Returns
69. Jonathan Graham - JG Decorator - Talks To Joel Bardall
68. Joel Bardall Discusses Work Van Cloning, Battle Of The Ceiling Paints & Pressures Of Social Media
67. Joanna - Decor By Jo - Part 2
66. Joanna - Decor By Jo
65. Ian Howie - Robert Howie & Son - Part 2
64. Ian Howie - Robert Howie & Son
63. Liam Cleary - L&S Painting & Decorating - Part 2
62. Liam Cleary - L&S Painting & Decorating
61. Self Priming Paints, Callbacks On Jobs & On-Site Pranks
60. Nick Sammut - Rushmoor Painting & Decorating - Part 2
59. Nick Sammut - Rushmoor Painting & Decorating
58. Liam Gent Painting & Decorating - Part 2
57. Liam Gent Painting & Decorating
56. Titanium Dioxide & Sustainable Innovations In The Paint Industry
55. Kevin Tingley AKA The Paint Warrior - Part 2
54. Kevin Tingley AKA The Paint Warrior
53. Hilarious Decorating Fails, Festool & More!
52. Jon Mears - Author, Podcaster & Sales/Marketing Expert - Part 2
51. Jon Mears - Author, Podcaster & Sales/Marketing Expert
50. Michael iDecorate - Part 2
49. Michael - iDecorate
48. Peter Mann - PRM Decorating - Part 2
47. Working On Exteriors, Quotes, Wildlife & More
46. Peter Mann - PRM Decorating
45. Steve & Andy From Clark Co Sprayers Return
44. Todd Von Joel - Part 2
43. Todd Von Joel - Actor & Decorator
42. Want To Start Spraying? Check This Out..
41. Chris Ordinaire - Part 2
40. Chris Ordinaire - Masking Tape Debate
39. Jen The Decorator - Part 2
38. Van/Tool Theft Special With Seán Kelly
37. Some Classic Stories From Joel
36. Jen The Decorator - Jennifer Gardner Interiors
35. Mike Morley - The Paint Caddy - Part 2
34. Mike Morley - The Paint Caddy
33. Jason Savage - Novitas Decorators - Part 2
32. Jason Savage - Novitas Decorators
31. Thieves, Paint News, A 'Crap' Story & Happy New Van!
30. Sean Kelly - Dulux Select Decorator
29. Sean Kelly - Hi Vis Hero
28. John Kerry - Olde Dude Decorating - Part 2
27. John Kerry - Olde Dude Decorating
26. Best of The Trade Decorator Fix Radio Takeover
25. Lowdown on Lockdown 2
24. Bryan Dennett - The Old Primer - Part 2
23. Mark Smith - Painter & Decorator
22. Bryan Dennett - The Old Primer
21. Who The F**k is Joel Bardall?
20. Jon Mears - Andura Coatings - Part 2
19. Nick The Decorator - Part 2
18. Dan Ralph - Pro Paint UK
17. Jon Mears - Andura Coatings
16. Simon The Painter - Property Ready - Part 2
15. Nick The Decorator
14. Simon The Painter - Property Ready
13. An Introduction To Joel Bardall
12. The Mural Company - Part 2
11. The Mural Company
10. Mark Nash - Part 2
9. Mark Nash
8. Joel Bardall - Bardall Decor - Part 2
7. Joel Bardall - Bardall Decor
6. The Geordie Painter - Paul Donnolly - Part 2
5. Jonathan Graham - Part 2 - JG Interiors
4. The Geordie Painter - Paul Donnolly
3. Jonathan Graham - JG Interiors
2. Peter Clark - Part 2 - Dulux Select Decorator
1. Peter Clark - Dulux Select Decorator