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The Painting & Decorating Show

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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49:03

How Can Decorators Work Smarter in a Tougher Market?

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/09/29

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 and Joel also share the changes they’re making in their own businesses, including using social media to attract new customers, improving the way they work and dealing with the challenges of growing a business in a difficult market.Plus, the guys discuss

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46:59

Fuel Prices Are Soaring - Is It Time To Go Electric?

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/09/22

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 prices continue to soar. They’re joined by Carl Brookes from Trade Vans UK to discuss the rise of electric vans in the trades and what’s still holding people back, plus Painter and Decorator Wesley Knight to find out whether he’d consider making the

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22:47

Unplanned Time Off

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/09/15

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 Joel shares his own recent experience of unplanned time off and the impact it had on his business.

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36:56

Are Decorators Charging Enough? Painting & Decorating...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/09/08

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 from Royal Spa Decoration and domestic decorator Bryan Dennett to find out what they've been experiencing.

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47:16

The Jobs You Never Want To Do Again

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/09/01

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 the jobs they’d never want to take on again, the challenges they’ve faced on site, the moments they’ve come close to giving up, and the worst things they’ve experienced with customers and projects.Joel and Todd also share some of their own examples - both

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45:36

The Paperwork Problem: How Decorators Can Get On Top...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/08/25

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 fellow business owners Chris Ordinaire and Danny Webb about how they manage everything from invoicing and quotes to bookkeeping, emails, ordering materials and keeping records.They share the systems they’ve developed, what they’ve learned through trial

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46:04

What Would You Do? Real-Life Scenarios Every...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/08/18

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 the customer themselves...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss what they would do in each situation, drawing on their own experiences and debating where they would draw the line.

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47:57

Growing A Decorating Business: Specialist Work,...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/08/11

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 challenges that come with running a busy decorating company, and the positives of bringing other people into the business.The conversation also gets into Jason’s specialist work, including Lincrusta, high-end wallpapering and spraying, as well as the courses and

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32:15

Did You Know... About These Products, Materials & Tools!

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/08/04

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 the show to give an exclusive on workwear and shares an insight into good uses of new materials and finishes. Ryan Painter from Rocket Decorating shares some paints that have surprised him recently and more.

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37:34

Getting Second Thoughts About A Job

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/07/28

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 from guests too.Guests: Jason Savage (Novitas Decorators) & Wesley Knight (WKPD)

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26:40

Help Todd With His Job

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/07/21

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.

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44:49

Fellow Decorators On People Pleasing & 'While You're...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/07/14

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 & James Reeve.

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34:06

Approach To Using Ladders On Interior & Exterior Jobs

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/07/07

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.

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33:12

Job Overrun & "While You're There..." Requests

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/06/30

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 'while you're here' requests?

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27:51

Approach To Getting Materials & Products

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/06/23

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 also what happens when you reccomend something that then starts failing on you. Guests: Jon Graham (JG Decorator) & Alex Woodward.

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30:02

The Worst Places We've Ever Worked

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/06/16

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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37:57

Hazards Faced By Painters & Decorators

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/06/09

Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about the common and hidden hazards faced by decorators. They talk about breathing in bad stuff, working in grotty houses, working from height and other hazards faced and how to navigate them.

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46:34

Painting & Decorating In The USA!

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/06/02

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel find out about the approach to taking on the trade in the US as well as some of the innovation and exciting products coming to the UK from America. Colin Bidwell from Paint Shack joins first to talk through some new products making there way to the UK. Painter, Ben Hildre from Minnesota joins the boys to talk about his 25 years experience working in the trade in America and shares the incredible story behind the invention he created.

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29:48

Community Projects and Making a Difference

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/05/26

In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel chat with decorators who are using their skills to make a real difference through community projects. They catch up with Jen The Decorator about her experience working on DIY SOS - how she got involved, what the experience was like, and why giving back mattered to her. They also hear from decorator Karis Fear about her work with Band of Builders. Karis discusses the projects she’s been part of, and the personal experiences that inspired her to get

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34:48

Painting the Future: VR, Murals & Working Around the...

The Painting & Decorating Show ·

2026/05/19

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by travelling mural artist Kathleen Dieux to explore how she uses VR technology to design and deliver large-scale artwork around the world. They discuss her creative process, pricing, materials and standout experiences from working internationally, before Joel and TVJ debate whether they’d ever use VR in their own work and the appeal of travelling abroad for jobs.

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