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We write about the things we discover that inspire us from the world of painting, decorating and interiors. We also write about new products, decorating equipment, new designers, new brands and new brand releases. And we also write about the city we love, Sheffield. So please take a look through our blog and see if you find anything of interest, and don’t forget to reach out to us if you need any help or you have any questions.

Feb 6, 20193 min read

Hiring a tradesman

It can be daunting hiring a tradesman especially if you haven’t used one before. Here is a guide for hiring the right team to undertake...

Jan 28, 20192 min read

Social Splash

Drew Decor have been painting and decorating homes in Sheffield for a good number of years. Whether it’s a grand property in Ranmoor, a...

Nov 29, 20182 min read

The Wallpaper and Paint Specialists

The Drew Decor Store is now open. The Drew Decor store is a new and exciting luxury wallpaper and paint shop in Sheffield like no other!...

Nov 29, 20182 min read

A change of colour at Ecclesall

We recently completed a painting and decorating project at Ecclesall, Sheffield. The customers had recently moved to Sheffield and wanted...

Nov 25, 20182 min read

Painters and Decorators in Dore.

Drew Decor Painters and Decorators in Sheffield are a small team specialising in high class, high quality workmanship. From providing a...

Oct 5, 20182 min read

Drew Decor Store Opening Soon!

We're extremely proud and incredibly excited to announce that we will be opening the Drew Decor Store very soon. A Relaxed Environment...

Sep 10, 20185 min read

Top reviews

Reviews are really important to our business. It gives potential customers the information they need, and a honest insight of how we do...

Sep 3, 20182 min read

Charity work at Pre-School

As a small painting and decorating business its tricky to help others in need. At Drew Decor we have limited time, money and staff but...

Aug 12, 20182 min read

Helping the homeless

Tent City Sheffield help and support the homeless and vulnerable in the Sheffield area. They help with food, accommodation, and clothes...

Jul 30, 20184 min read

Award Winning Decorators of Sheffield

Which? Trusted trader of the month for June 2018 awarded to R Drew Decorators Ltd In a tightly-fought competition, the Sheffield-based...

May 5, 20184 min read

Decorating Project Crosspool

It was a surprisingly sunny week in Crosspool, Sheffield when we had the task of re decorating a Victorian hall, stairs, landing and...

Apr 29, 20182 min read

How to Mix the Perfect Wallpaper Paste

How many times have you mixed wallpaper paste and it has ended up looking like the lumpiest porridge that even the three bears wouldn’t...

Apr 26, 20182 min read

How to Apply Caulk like a Pro

So, what is caulk? Caulk is a flexible filler that professional painters and decorators use to fill internal corners on wood and plaster....

Apr 9, 20183 min read

Sanding Without Dust

At Drew Decor we have been using dustless sanders for a few years now and are excited to say we have purchased the latest device in...

Apr 3, 20185 min read

How to Hang (Paste the Wall) Wallpaper

This is a how to guide for hanging Non-Woven wallpaper/paste the wall wallpapers. Non-Woven wallpaper is an easy to hang "Paste the wall"...

Mar 16, 20183 min read

Staircase Style

The Hall, Stairs and Landing is the biggest room in your home. It is the first thing you see when you open your front door. So this is a...

Feb 15, 20182 min read

Luxury Toilets

Talking Toilet... It’s a room that gets neglected. A room that is at the bottom of the list when it comes to decorating, but it’s an...

Feb 1, 20183 min read

Stripping Back the Years at Millhouses

We returned to Millhouses in Sheffield to carry out a re decoration of a Hall, Stairs and Landing. Millhouses is steeped in history and...

Jan 19, 20182 min read

New Colour for 2018

Make your house a home in 2018. New Year, New home. Many people see January as a dark and depressing month. Why not add new colour to...

Jan 3, 20182 min read

How to Paint Bare Plaster

If you are thinking of taking on a Painting and Decorating project yourself, this decorating tip will help you paint bare plaster. This...