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The Painting & Decorating Show

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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.

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Tuesday · 31 min
Is Your Job Damaging Your Skin? The Hidden Risks for Decorators
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall explore the risks of occupational dermatitis and the importance of protecting your skin on the tools. Dermatologist Dr Derrick Philips explains the common causes of skin irritation, the early warning signs to look out...
October 20 · 37 min
Is the Customer Always Right?
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel put the age-old saying to the test and explore what it really means for painters and decorators dealing with customers, complaints and unreasonable expectations. From handling complaints professionally and deciding when...
October 13 · 35 min
Are Decorating Merchants Charging Too Much?
oel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Dan Peacock, founder of Painters Paradise, to get an insider’s perspective on how some decorating merchants operate, how margins and mark-ups work, and why some products are costing decorators more than...
October 6 · 24 min
Danny Cable On Business Partnership & Growth
Danny Cable from Pickett & Cable joins Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall for a chat about his career in Painting & Decorating. We hear about Danny’s journey into the trade, memorable projects, the challenges of running a business while working...
September 29 · 49 min
How Can Decorators Work Smarter in a Tougher Market?
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by decorator Jason Savage from Novitas Decorators to discuss how he’s adapting his business — from shopping around for materials and finding new work to deciding whether it’s time to put his prices up. Todd...
September 22 · 46 min
Fuel Prices Are Soaring - Is It Time To Go Electric?
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into whether now is the time for tradespeople to make the switch to an electric van. The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders has reported that electric van registrations rose by 22% in July while fuel...
September 15 · 22 min
Unplanned Time Off
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look at the impact of unplanned time off - and how losing days on the tools can quickly mean losing money too. They’re joined by decorators who have experienced unexpected time away from work for different reasons, while...
September 8 · 36 min
Are Decorators Charging Enough? Painting & Decorating Prices Rise 4.1%
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel react to a new BCIS report showing that the cost of decorating work rose by 4.1% in the year to early 2026 — more than double the increase recorded the previous year. They’re joined by commercial decorator James Reeve...
September 1 · 47 min
The Jobs You Never Want To Do Again
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look back at the decorating jobs that went wrong, became a nightmare, or simply turned out to be far more trouble than they were worth. They’re joined by decorators Ashley Woodcock and Heather Isherwood to hear about...
August 25 · 45 min
The Paperwork Problem: How Decorators Can Get On Top of Business Admin
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall tackle the paperwork, admin and other jobs that come with running a trade business. Todd admits he’s been struggling with a mental block when it comes to keeping on top of the back end of his business, so they speak to...
August 18 · 46 min
What Would You Do? Real-Life Scenarios Every Decorator & Tradesperson Faces
From dealing with customers who want to watch you work, colour-matching between different brands and damaged dust sheets, to awkward cancellations, cash payments, van damage, negotiating discounts and accidentally sending a message about a customer to...
August 11 · 47 min
Growing A Decorating Business: Specialist Work, Building A Team & Winning Reviews | Jason Savage
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Jason Savage of Novitas Decorators, a successful South East London-based painting and decorating business. Jason talks about growing his business, taking on and managing a team of decorators, the...
August 4 · 32 min
Did You Know... About These Products, Materials & Tools!
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into some new products, tools, workwear, materials and ideas that are on the market, that some in the trade might not be aware of. Wayne De Wet, who is well known for his honest reviews and product testing joins...
July 28 · 37 min
Getting Second Thoughts About A Job
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorators about what to do if you get second feelings about a job - either in the quoting phases or once you've taken it on. Joel also shares a recent postive from a job and there's some great stories...
July 21 · 26 min
Help Todd With His Job
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two Decorators who have been invited on to help Todd with a tricky upcoming exterior project. Guests: Bryan Dennett & Steve Timbrell.
July 14 · 44 min
Fellow Decorators On People Pleasing & 'While You're Here' Requests
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Painters & Decorators about how far you take the finish and dealing with those "while you're here" requests. Is it people pleasing or are you just a perfectionist? Guests: Stuart McClean, Joanne Hay...
July 7 · 34 min
Approach To Using Ladders On Interior & Exterior Jobs
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about their use of ladders on exterior and interior projects. There's also some chat about trial and error with ladder set ups and past mishaps as well.
June 30 · 33 min
Job Overrun & "While You're There..." Requests
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about going above and beyond for little reaction or the times where you work longer than you quoted for. Could you build that time into the quote and feel confident in explaining why? What about handling those...
June 23 · 27 min
Approach To Getting Materials & Products
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into the approach to getting what we need for the work. They talk about shopping around, whether we get stuff ourselves or leave it to the client, shopping online vs at the merchants, a chat about trade prices and...
June 16 · 30 min
The Worst Places We've Ever Worked
Joel and Todd talk to Ashley Woodcock (A Woodcock Decorators) & Andy Hamilton (AR Decor) about the worst places they've ever worked. There's stories about unhinged customers, awful working conditions and more.

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