The Female Touch

11/06/2026

Up there with the best of 2026.

The plastering wasn’t the best and the spec wasn’t to make it perfect but bringing the sheen level down from an eggshell to Matt and changing the ceiling from white to match the walls has made a huge difference..

The colour is Pelt by johnstones_trade
Cleanable Matt + Aqua Guard Matt for the woodwork.

All applied with sleeves & of course
Kevin tingley brushes (badger range) 🦡

Also the fine surface filler by Paint Warrior for this one

Floor protection Antinox Floor Protection taktec .. dark purple over cream carpets 🤨.

All sanding equipment by Mirka (UK) Ltd with the trio of the
Leros, Deros, Deos

Survey this could be a contender for the Golden Finish Awards 😍

10/06/2026

Trolls be trolling..
😉..

08/06/2026

It’s exterior season.. (or not in the uk)

Are you still settling for generic exterior paints that dull in no time, don’t repel the water and are not breathable?

I’m always trying to up my game, leave better longer lasting finishes..
With you get just that..
Longer lasting finishes, less green growth (the uk weather again) and a breathable system suitable for all masonry surfaces..
check out the other products on their website and grab a colour card.
Tag me in your own experiment

07/06/2026

Part 3…
Maybe I am a magician🪄

The scrim is by The Glass Fabric Company

The main filler is TX110 by Toupret UK

The fine surface is by Paint Warrior

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

Part 2 of the crack repair using
The Glass Fabric Company
Toupret UK

Don’t expect perfection 1st time, the scrim is very fine so it’s easy to build a couple of thin layers of filler over the top with minimal drying times

03/06/2026

Now I’m not a magician but I’ve found a decent formula to deal with deep cracks in the surface,

Yes I know rock solid is an ‘exterior product’ but I like to break the rules.. If it works it works right?

In short, rake out the crack, hoover to remove debris.

Add peel stop or Gardz by Zinsser to seal the crack,

Apply the rock solid filler by toupret after an hour making sure to not leave any on the surface… This will shrink back slightly, Apply the glass fibre tape and stick it with peel stop..

The tape will be fully stuck after an hour but the filler will shrink back so I leave this to dry over night..

We will look at the next steps tomorrow

23/05/2026

I get asked,
Ria how do you compete with these prices?

The answer is I don’t.

I’m not judging them, I haven’t seen their work personally.

1 thing I can guarantee is.. this won’t cover the price of full floor protection, dustless sanding materials, full clear up including rubbish removal, quality products & paint,
Proper prep of the surfaces..

If it looks too good to be true then it probably is..

Check your trades persons T&C and make sure there are no hidden costs..

❌️ ONE SLOT LEFT IN JUNE FOR THIS OFFER❌️

21st & 22nd June.

I'll give you it on the offer price of £280.

First come first serve.

Normally £340..

Grab it whilst it's there after this it's July

20/05/2026

Personally I de-nib first.

It gives a uniform surface to prime onto, removes any ‘snots’ & high spots.

This plastering is actually one of the best I’ve come across in a long time.

180 grit is usually good for it.

19/05/2026

Blooper central from start to finish!!
Anyway…
Hidrocril by JUNO Paints UK
Supplied by Rawlins Paints

Pound for Pound this a far cheaper then its competitor, I used 1.2L to cover 2 fill rooms and the fire placed (mixed 4-1 😉)

15/05/2026

Cant beat the arroworthy blue vein 6.5 Inch..

Takes the strain off the back..

14/05/2026

Grab 30% off any course Dulux Academy

May/June, all courses
Discount already applied at check out.

Total beginner through to advanced wallpapering, spraying..
There is something there for everyone!!

12/05/2026

I tend to get higher end jobs due to the level of service I provide..

That includes how I treat someones property.

Some call it overkill.
Some call it attention to detail,

Lets say if I go and quote and explain the floor protection I use

Or I go and quote and say ill be chucking down dirty dust sheets..

Which version of me is likely yo win the job based on that?


Q1 Premium Masking Solutions

11/05/2026

U got a dirty mind!!

Laura Kirby

08/05/2026

Fresh ❄️

I did this space about 7 years ago (not the built ins)

There was a few hair line cracks, general family wear & tear.

I machine sanded everything (I must have used a lambs wool sleeve back then 😬.

There was some staining from a leak in the bathroom above too.

I giave the space 3 coats of cleanable matt in pure brilliant white by Johnstone's Trade Paints , some bits went back bare so 1st coat was like a mist coat.

Prepped all the wood and finished in
JUNO Paints UK Aqualac satin (its sexy!!)

The built ins were rough so they got a heavy sand (took them off to do back edges and frames,
Finished in Johnstones aquaguard satin.

Finally a weekend off to chill 🤙

07/05/2026

I cant deal with 🕷..

06/05/2026

A Deeper Dive into the products!

Emperor Paint

With a higher volume of solids in the tub, you get more paint left on the surface for your money.. you should never need more then 2 coats!

All products are totally breathable & suitable for all masonry surfaces such as,
Silicone, lime, normal render.

Make sure you use the whole system for a long lasting finish..
Watch out for the video on how the hydrophobic properties work.. you dont wanna miss that 👀

04/05/2026

How to split colours!

Im using the pink tape for this one as its delicate, you can apply the tape whilst the paint is still 'damp'.. not soaking wet..

Finish the top half,
Set your lines, set your tape edge on the line..

Im not as brave (or as good as) (go check out his video.. (its better then mine 🤣)
So I like to seal the edge of the tape to stop any bleeding.
Finish the bottom half, have a cuppa T then pull the tape

03/05/2026

Proud moment!

Kevin Tingley.
The one who inspired me to start my social media journey.
The one who checked in on me when my dad was 1st taken ill.
The one who helped me start my social media again when it got hacked.
The decorator making amazing products for the trade.


Matthew... What a guy!
Thank you for making me part of the team.
It was lovely to get to know everybody properly at the P&D show.
The story behind the brand...
An American dream created by your family and thank god you brought it to the uk!!
Some of the best products on the market!!

This was an easy yes for me.. Totally unexpected!!

There isnt a single job I do that doesnt involve these brands..

Thankyou for believing in me to carry the brands names and spread the word.. As I have done for the last few years..

I'm honoured to stand along side the other ambassadors..
They are all beautiful people 💫

LETS GOOO

01/05/2026

Friday tip!!

30/04/2026

Do you let the customer supply the paint?

As a rule I supply all the materials needed to complete the job,

This means I can guarantee my work, sort out any issues with my suppliers should something arise, know how many coats the surface needs which inturn allows me to dictste how long the job will take.

On the rare occasion I can't get the colour matched or an unfamiliar product is needed to carry on from one space to another, I add clauses to my quote.

Some of the issues that can crop up are.

More coats needed
Special primers required
Flashing/grinning of product once dry over usual fillers

Can you name any more?

This can make the job run over time and unless you have water tight T's & C's..
It's an akward conversation for more money due to more labour time.
The supplied paint might not be correct for the area, it might fade quickly and look crap so when their mate asks
'Who did your painting?' This makes you look bad..

Also with me supplying professional trade products you will get a far superior longer lasting finish then a cheap DIY special..

30/04/2026

Its a basic bit of kit...
Ask your decorator if they use one.. If not... 🚩.

I spend Thousands on kit to give you the best finish, make my job easier and faster which allows me to fit more jobs into a year.. Sander pays for its self over and over each year..

What's your excuse?

29/04/2026

Another new build fail..

Cheap and fast work leaves a poor finish,

This is a simple fix if you know what you are doing,

For larger gaps Id use expanding foam but these were not to bad.

27/04/2026

Highly requested video!

New builds seem to always have this issue of the tape failing,
This method can be used for ceiling & wall joints and its a fail safe way to make sure no cracks come back through,

You can also use fill flex by Toupret UK but I like to take up the gap so its flush ready for the scrim tape which I find the glass fiber tape works best
(by The Glass Fabric Company )
Dont forget the Paint Warrior fine surface!!

Let me know if you have any questions or other methods that work 👇

26/04/2026

💥COMPETITION WINNER💥

Hamilton Decorating Tools