AB Decor Musselburgh

AB Decor Musselburgh I have over 30 years experience in Painting and Decorating. I have the same passion and love for the job since the day I started.

I cover all aspects of decoration from interior to exterior.

01/06/2026

Pure bliss ❤️

Time to switch off for a wee while ❤️
27/05/2026

Time to switch off for a wee while ❤️

Delighted to be asked to carry out the decoration work for Musselburgh RFC.A fantastic club at the heart of our communit...
25/05/2026

Delighted to be asked to carry out the decoration work for Musselburgh RFC.
A fantastic club at the heart of our community.
Special thanks to Neil for helping out.

Kitchen/Utility room completed in Wallyford. The colour on the walls is from the Farrow and Ball Range made up in Johnst...
24/05/2026

Kitchen/Utility room completed in Wallyford. The colour on the walls is from the Farrow and Ball Range made up in Johnstone's Durable Matt Emulsion. The woodwork is finished in Aqua Guard Satin finish.

All protected, now the easy part, paint the ceiling 😃 Whatever you're doing, have a fantastic weekend x
22/05/2026

All protected, now the easy part, paint the ceiling 😃

Whatever you're doing, have a fantastic weekend x

And not a pint of beer in sight 🙂
20/05/2026

And not a pint of beer in sight 🙂

14/05/2026

Why Driving a Taxi is a better business model than decorating
Being self-employed as a decorator can sometimes be a poor business model — and here’s one reason why.

Imagine getting into a taxi for 20 minutes. You’d think nothing of paying £25–£35 for the journey, because you understand you’re paying for someone’s time, fuel, vehicle costs, insurance, experience, and the fact they’ve stopped earning elsewhere to take you where you need to go.

Now think about a decorator.

A decorator might travel the same 20–30 minutes to visit a customer, spend 30–60 minutes discussing the work, measuring up, sharing advice, helping choose the best approach, and putting together a professional quote… only to leave earning absolutely nothing.

No travel payment. No consultation fee. No guarantee of work.

And often, after several unpaid quotes in a week, people wonder why good tradesmen are hard to find, prices have gone up, or why some stop travelling outside their area.

The reality is, for many sole trader decorators, the business model is broken.

We absorb fuel, van costs, insurance, tools, wear and tear, admin time, and unpaid quoting hours — all before we even pick up a paintbrush.

Most customers are genuine, and quotes are part of the job. But there also has to be value placed on a tradesperson’s time and experience. A good decorator isn’t just giving a price — they’re giving years of knowledge, advice, and often helping customers avoid expensive mistakes.

Maybe the trade needs to rethink how quoting works, especially for longer distances or detailed consultations.

After all, time is valuable — whether you’re in a taxi or standing in someone’s hallway giving professional advice.

Address

25 Eskview Road
Musselburgh
EH216PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447776184834

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