Mark Moore Painting & Decorating - Cotswold based

17/04/2026

So this was a head scratch project. A simple garage door right? (When decorating doesn’t go to plan)

Sanded the whole garage door back to bare wood, shook tin to get the sediment mixing in with the dye. Applied dye and even though the same colour on the tin (seperate tins bought) the shades were way off. Even getting different colour shades from the same tin!

Myself and my understanding client both scratching are heads and the process I followed should have resulted in an even dye.

However, it did not. Sanded back the door to bare wood again and opted for sadolin all in one dye and varnish. Did the trick!

27/03/2026

19/12/2025

That’s it, packed up, Christmas break on. Thankyou to all the clients in 2025 and previous. It’s been an absolute pleasure.

Have a great Christmas and new year and I wish you all the best for 2026

Mark

18/12/2025

Persistence pays off 😅👍

31/10/2025

29/10/2025

Volunteering for Tetbury Community Hall. A few doors to oil 👍

23/10/2025

A tired flat brought back to life, ready for renting again

15/09/2025

A small freshen up of some doors as the previous paint was starting to show wear and tear, cracks, so the wood was exposed.

We decided to paint the bottom sill the same colour as the doors, making this more weatherproof compared to the original brown wood stain. Johnstones stormshield oil based paint will keep that protected for some years 👍

I had a couple of helpers too :)

09/08/2025

Small bathroom done 🙂

25/07/2025

Project finished with a freshly sanded and varnished bannister and spindles, and welcome to your new home card. Lovely family :)

24/07/2025

A builder will build you a house, and I’ll make it a home