The Female Touch

29/08/2026

This didn’t upload yesterday!!

Happy Saturday 💫

28/08/2026

Happy Friday you lovely lot,

Hope this clears a few things up..

I’m looking forward to a family weekend 💫

26/08/2026

Tool theft is rife!!

You might not be able to stop your tools being nicked but you can make the process of tracking and reporting any thefts so much easier!

Did you know Kynekt Smart Tool Protection UKmakes it easy to store your tools on an inventory that can easily be sent to the police in a report,
Insurance companies are much more likely to pay out when you report through Kynekt!

Add KTrak and see live location of your tools so the police can go and retrieve them..

Loads more perks available on the app..

Log your first 3 tools for free and as you can see from the video.. it takes under 3 minutes per tool..

24/08/2026

Backed by science!

Not all masonry paints live up to their marketing hype..

You should easily find the research and be secured by a guarantee..

That’s why we use Emperor paint for every exterior project!

24/08/2026

Happy Monday beautiful people!

This was lovely to wake up to today,

Have a great week💫

🏆 OFFICIAL GOLDEN FINISH AWARDS 2026 FINALIST

Ria Kirby
Ria Kirkby

From hundreds of outstanding entries, James has earned a place as an Official Finalist at the Golden Finish Awards 2026.

Reaching this stage is no small achievement. It reflects exceptional craftsmanship, unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to raising standards within our industry.

Every finalist has been selected because their work represents the very best our profession has to offer, and we’re incredibly proud to showcase their talent.

Congratulations, James ! We can’t wait to celebrate your achievement alongside the rest of this year’s outstanding finalists.

✨ Who do you think will be taking home a Golden Finish Award this October?

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23/08/2026

10 years of The Dulux Academy!💫

Come & celebrate on

Saturday 12th September
from 10am.

It’s a circus theme with some of the best known brands giving away loads of freebies,

Food, drinks and a good old catch up with faces old and new.

Tickets are Free and available from the link in the comments..

Once they are gone.. they are gone!!


Dulux Academy

21/08/2026

🤣🤣..

I said it yesterday..
She has put the graft in,
Even had the pleasure of a carpet gripper across the fingers too today 🤣🤣..

This sums up how this week has been😳

I have been super quiet as I have had my head fully submerged in learning and getting stuck in 👍

I will update you on my first month very soon😅

20/08/2026

This job!!!!
This effin wood work!!!

It’s been a few years since something has almost broken me..

They don’t make products like they used to..

The varnish fought us even with 80g pads..

Miles of sand paper used..

Then today we pulled out the varnish stripper today..

Final day of prep tomoz..
8 doors & frames 2 windows, a ‘normal painted’ front door,
1 radiator
All the skirts, stringers, loft hatch, picture rail.. and
3 million spindles, 5 newel posts and some beautiful handrails..

I’ve properly chucked Boardroom to Brush under the bus on this one.. and Colour My Home who helped us for 3 days!!

This to me is old school.. we did loads of it when I was a young en!!

It’s nice but the body is certainly feeling it!!

Mega hats off to Laura.. not a winge out of her.. keen to get it done and excited by the process..
sore hands & shoulders, no finger prints left..

All she keeps saying is.. when can we start painting 😂

19/08/2026

Cheat code unlocked!!

Such a handy accessory to the Mirka UK Ltd Deos,

Imagine all the areas you can’t usually reach!!

Easy to fit and remove

17/08/2026

Happy Monday all,

Back to the house with the dark blue room but this time in the H/S/L,

Tonnes of varnished wood so I’m just seeing how it all behaves on various surfaces.. it’s solid to be fair so I’ll only need a light pad, clean and a super grip primer!!

What’s your go to Primer in this situation?

I know what I’m using but always good to hear opinions 👍