BSA DECOR

31/10/2026

Now the dust has settled and reality has sunk in, id like to thank everyone that voted for me to become the winner of my category, best domestic project 2026 at the Golden Finish Awards

It was for a job I poured my heart and soul into for 9 months solid and always knew it’d be my flagship project. I’ll never take on a job to that scale again so it got every ounce of my love, care and attention and it clearly paid off.

I work bloody hard every day, week in and week out and to get that recognition from the judges really meant something special. Not to mention these are people I call my friends too.

I went in to it quietly confident but never got my hopes too high but I’m glad I come away from the awards with the win. Not to discredit the other people in my category, we all work bloody hard and deserve praise and to be proud of what we do every day!

I’d then like to follow up by thanking the amazing organisers of the awards RDP - Russell Payne Kevin tingley 𝗧 𝗔 𝗦 𝗛 𝗔 ✨ 𝗧 𝗜 𝗡 𝗚 𝗟 𝗘 𝗬 and Angie Monroe for the hard work they put into organising and pulling off a frankly perfect night. I know they was all nervous and stressed but they need not be, the whole night was flawless, added things that really kept the night flowing, the location, the entertainment, the host, it was all flawless so you all deserve as much pride and thanks as the winners and runners up in my opinion.

The award won’t change me as a person or my work but it’ll change my attitude towards it knowing that the hard work I’m doing does get recognised and for that, it’s plenty for me!

From a now award winning decorator, I just want to say thanks!😉

15/10/2026

11/09/2026

MY BIGGEST RESTORATION PROJECT TO DATE!

I knew this one was going to be a big, invasive and messy job but I couldn’t have known it’d escalate into what it become! Some of the rot was apparent and easily visible but a lot of it wasn’t and that’s the nature of restoration work!

What started off as ‘sorting the windows out’ turned into a full strip, rebuild, restore and finish! From removing all the slates, new supporting structure behind them, new insulation, OSB boards, replacing slates, making new trims, new glazing bars, splicing in new mullions and a whole lot more.

I think it was perhaps 10 weeks in total though blistering heatwave to strong winds. You know you’ve been on a job too long when you literally see the seasons change while you’re there.

Learned a lot, worked out a lot of things that I had no choice but work out and done a lot of what I know I’m good at and that’s making things look new again. There’s no rule book or guides when it comes to restoration work, you just have to adapt to whatever you find. Im glad it’s over but I’m also a little sad it’s finished as it’s been a massive pleasure being able to restore this huge frontage of this lovely property.

Still have all the insides to do yet but they can wait a little while, they aren’t holding anything up now.

Products used were:
Primer- Tikkurila Paint ultra primer
Top coat- Tikkurila Paint everal aqua 10
Tape- Q1 Premium Masking Solutions yellow precision
Resin- Repair Care International UK
Putty- Hodgson Sealants
Motivation and graft- Brendan Sheppard-Allen

Thanks to EVERYONE that watched this project, I know a lot of people really followed this one and gave me a lot of kind words when I really needed it.

Peace out✌️

05/05/2026

A question as old as time itself, TO TAPE, or not NOT TO TAPE!

I’m a firm believer in taking a little longer to make it a little easier. For jobs like this where you’re likely to be doing 3 coats at least it’s a not brainer.

Not to mention, the lines will be RAZOR sharp and let’s face it, who doesn’t like a sharp line on a window, especially an older one. It just brings it up to a higher standard and looks clean!

Yes it’s a bit slower but taping this whole window took me 7 mins, longer than most people spend trying to get hand pulled lines straight. Either way it’s my method and it works for me. Also, doing all your verticals then your horizontals rather than pane by pane is quicker too, trust me.

Tape used here is precision line tape which won’t be beaten in my opinion. Lasts the duration and removes with ease💪💪💪

Lastly, have to credit for this super nice choppy mix of Olivia deans ‘a couple minutes’.👌

10/04/2026

First big external of the year kicked off a little earlier than usual!!!

Client wanted its bi-annual maintenance coat over the whole property. Windows were in really good condition throughout (and that’s down to regular maintenance) so only needed light prep and a recoat. The sun room had some cracks and joins that had opened up on the sills and facias so they were all routered out and got the Repair Care International UK treatment. Made sure to tint the resin to help with the stain opacity. Colour matched it almost perfect to the existing stain so only took 2 coats to blend in and it’ll never open up or split again.

Also as a last little treat I gave the client the offer to change the front door colour. Was originally gloss brown but now it’s colour matched in with the surrounding cladding and it really livens up the front entrance! Not everything has to stay the same, sometimes it’s worth having a little change!!

Amongst brutal wind, beaming sunshine and odd showers I managed to get the whole property done and it will remain protected till 2028 when I do it all over again!