The Painting & Decorating Show
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel take a look at all the latest topics from the world of Painting and Decorating including product launches, top tips, and special guests.
The boys will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 258
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Joel and Todd on the environmental impact of decorating
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the impact the trade has on the environment. The boys look at what the industry has committed to do to reach the 2050 net zero target, What incentives could …
00:23:31 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
Joel and Todd share horror stories
Halloween 2022 has come and gone so the boys talk about some horrifying on-site accidents, ghoulish customers and frightening paints and products
00:22:14 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
Joel and Todd on anti tool theft week
Joel and Todd join the rest of Fix Radio as we highlight tool theft and discuss what is a huge issue for the construction industry. Benjamin Ruffett, a decorator that joined the trade to avoid van br…
00:24:44 |
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Joel and Todd ask whether domestic decorating is just a luxury
Joel Bardall thinks he has some solid examples to why domestic decorating is more than just a luxury and how properly explaining the benefits and money saving qualities of certain products can keep y…
00:20:55 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Joel and Todd on the challenges of being a sole trader
Joel and Todd talk about the biggest challenges they face as sole traders and tips they've picked up along the way. This is everything from dealing with tax and finances to competing with limited com…
00:22:18 |
Tue 11 Oct 2022
Joel and Todd talk about paint
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about paints and finishes they use. Some of the products they use for prep work and brushes and rollers
00:23:01 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
Joel and Todd talk to Peter Clark about commercial work
Peter Clark, a decorator with more than 40 years experience, who has also taught the trade talks about his work in the commercial market. Peter talks through the type of jobs he takes on, how he tend…
00:21:09 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
Joel and Todd discuss being overworked
Joel and Todd look at an article that features 'ten signs you're overworked' and apply them to their circumstances as sole traders in decorating
00:23:58 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Joel and Todd talk about the cost of living crisis
Joel and Todd check in with decorators from across the UK to find out how they've been affected by inflation, the cost of living crisis, whether they're worried about a recession and what they'll do …
00:22:21 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Joel and Todd talk about standing out
Joel and Todd talk about all the ways you can stand out in the trade. From doing things a little differently on social media to aspirational products and marketing
00:17:15 |
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Joel and Todd on the perfect job
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the perfect job and does it need to be exactly that - perfect. Can you meet a clients expectations by cutting some corners with their blessing. If you do wha…
00:19:13 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
Joel and Todd talk about nightmare moments
Joel and Todd talk about nightmare moments that have happened over the year while working. From the rookie mistakes in the early days to unlucky moments that spring up throughout a long career in the…
00:23:12 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Decorators vs. Scaffolders
Joel and Todd are joined by Lee from Honeys Scaffolding to discuss the problems both trades can sometimes face when working together on-site
00:24:09 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
Joel and Todd are joined again by Jon Mears
Jon Mears returns to discuss branding, positioning yourself as a professional in your area, winning good paying high quality work and the latest news from the paint industry
00:36:05 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Joel and Todd are joined by Jon Mears in-studio
Jon Mears, sales and marketing expert for decorators joins Joel and Todd to talk about how to effectively and affordably advertise your business online, how to win work from social media and use soci…
00:23:09 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Joel and Todd discuss logistics
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel discuss the logistics of planning and executing exterior and interior work. What are some basic ground rules and essential elements of planning exterior jobs. What should…
00:24:00 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
Joel and Todd discuss working with friends & family
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the benefits and challenges of decorating with friends and family. Sean Kelly, a Dulux Select Decorator from Watford talks about his experiences working with…
00:23:41 |
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Joel and Todd talk about image and perception
Joel and Todd talk about whether the general public and average client understands the skill and prep work that goes into the work of a professional decorator. They talk about some common misconcepti…
00:23:49 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
Joel and Todd talk about tools and innovation
Joel and Todd talk about some of their favourite tools old and new. Joel also brings in his own invention that's revolutionised the way he works in domestic settings
00:22:14 |
Tue 28 Jun 2022
Joel and Todd talk about the importance of continued training as a decorator
Joel & Todd talk about continued training in the trade as a decorator. How important or is it important to stay on top of your game & learn new skills? What training is available? If you’re bored in …
00:25:10 |
Tue 21 Jun 2022
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