A few weeks ago, I got to try the masq Ultimate Painter’s Tape for the very first time. Having heard lots of good things about the higher tack tape, I…

When starting a new decorating project, the first thing to do is to make sure that you’ve got all the tools and equipment that you need for the job,…

There have been many times when I’ve needed an efficient masking solution that is quick and easy to apply to protect large surface areas. Covermasq…

I used the Trimaco X-Board on a job a few months ago and I can honestly say this is a fantastic product. I used it in a very busy downstairs hallway…

Do you dread wallpapering jobs? Do you get annoyed when you receive an enquiry for another wallpapering project? Every decorator prefers certain jobs…

Throughout the first three quarters of 2020 I have worked on a wide range of decorating projects; each one has been totally different. Although the…

As a professional decorator, your work tools are the most important part to make a project a success. Over the years of working in the painting and…

My experience with painting and decorating equipment hasn’t always been a match made in heaven. Moving to a new house gave me the motivation to put on…

Like so many of us, my partner and I took the extra time we both had during lockdown to finish our garden project, which we’ve been working on for a…

The ROTA! Concave Superfine Foam roller sleeve is one of the best innovations within the 4-inch roller refill market. It’s called the Concave Foam…

For this review I have been given the opportunity to try the Kana Contractor Brush set, which is a 5-piece set made of a natural and synthetic bristle…

The ROTA!, Kana, masq & prep ranges by Ciret have become some of my go-to brands for my professional work needs. I swear by their brushes like the Kan…

Here at Ciret, we were pleased to see that so many people used “lockdown” to make home improvements and get those DIY jobs done, that had been ignored…

ROTA!'s Dualon masonry roller heads are an essential item to hold in stock. Masonry jobs themselves can be hard work and very physical. Constantly up…

Kana by Ciret offers a great range of paint brushes for the professional painter as well as the aspiring DIYer. Over the past few months I’ve tested…

As a professional decorator, I always thought that once you have established your level of standards it is then time to have a cup of tea, - I mean,…

This week I got the chance to review ROTA!’s Silver Stripe and Foam Mini Roller Refill Kit. I’ve been meaning to test and review the different sleeves…

In need of an excellent paint brush to use for Woodstains and Varnishes? The Kana Tank brush is a great, reliable and cost-effective brush solution…

The success of any painting and decorating project starts with the important phase of preparation. No matter what project, what job site or what tools…

Ciret’s masq range features professional painters and masking tapes as well as Covermasq. Covermasq is a statically charged HDPE film with a painters…

After having used and trialled numerous brands of dust sheets over the last few years, I decided to invest into the Stay Put Canvas Plus Dropcloth by…

For the past two weeks I've been using the Eliminator Slip Resistant Dropcloth from Trimaco on some of my decorating work projects. When it first…

I have tried and tested many products over the years, but this has to be up there with the best painters and masking tape solutions on the market. So,…

I first came across the masq Purple Painters tape from Ciret about 18 months ago. It quickly turned into my go to tape for delicate projects - in fact…

Product being reviewed: ROTA! Premier Microfibre 9” 8mm Short pile & 12mm Medium pile What equivalent product do you usually use and why? Purd…

kana is Ciret’s paint brush & accessories collection that is developed by in-house product specialists and manufactured by our own manufacturing…

As a professional decorator I am always on the lookout for quality painting equipment including rollers and have a veritable arsenal of roller sleeves…

Having used pretty much all the tapes out there, I thought I'd give Ciret’s Gold Tape from the masq range a try. If it was anything like their other…

Having used many different types of caulked over the years I have struggled to find one that doesn't crack or craze. I have used thick ones, thin…

For my current project I’ve been using 3 different Ciret products, the Red Devil Lightweight Filler, masq Purple Painter’s Tape and ROTA! Microfibre…

Never settle for “that will do”, set your standard of work high and stick to it no matter how challenging the job is never finish until you are truly…

Are you looking for specially formulated wallpapering adhesive that won’t shrink your textiles or fabrics? Well look no further Beeline Medium Grade…

Equipment selection is key in carrying out any task to a high standard, as without the right equipment to do the task you will struggle. Decorators…