This week on The Decorators’ Den Podcast, Baz and Sean are joined by Mike Cupit, founder of The Decorators Forum UK.

Mike talks about his journey into the painting and decorating trade, including the decision to leave his job in a crisp factory and take his first steps into the industry. He shares how he learned the skills that shaped his career, the lessons he’s taken from running his own decorating business, and shares a wealth of knowledge gained from years in the trade.

The conversation also covers The Decorators Forum UK, now the biggest decorator forum in the UK, and the role it plays in supporting decorators across the industry.

As a self-confessed product geek, Mike also discusses his approach to testing tools and materials, how he decides what’s worth recommending, and his thoughts on how the trade has evolved over the  ...