Aubrey's Absolute Decorating

Aubrey's Absolute Decorating

Aubrey has worked as a painting and decorating teacher for 30 years, working in colleges across the country.

Watch as he passes on some handy tips and tricks of the trade!

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  • @zacharyriley7723
    @zacharyriley77233 сағат бұрын

    Nip down and find the consumer unit.

  • @laurak7111
    @laurak711118 сағат бұрын

    My door is very close to the exterior corner, should I make sure the 'second cut piece' overlaps the door frame??

  • @ImranMalik-rw5bs
    @ImranMalik-rw5bs19 сағат бұрын

    Great tip.

  • @loladaniellebutte7001
    @loladaniellebutte70012 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial easy to understand without unnecessary info. Great job.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingКүн бұрын

    That is great news, glad you found the video helpful 😃

  • @dianaong4989
    @dianaong49892 күн бұрын

    Hi.Before painting can i use dawn dish soap and water to clean the walls? If not what can i use to clean before painting? Thanks

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingКүн бұрын

    Yes, a dash of dish soap in warm water will be fine. If there are any really greasy or dirty areas then you could try sugar soap which is available in DIY and hardware stores.

  • @beerbandit291
    @beerbandit2913 күн бұрын

    I bet he’s brilliant at table tennis.

  • @jayjohal6892
    @jayjohal68923 күн бұрын

    Is this the same process as an internal corner? I've got a chimney breast and TWO alcoves to decorate so wish me luck! 😂😂

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating2 күн бұрын

    Hi, I have also produced a video on how to do internal corners if you look at my other videos. I do hope all goes well for you 😃

  • @Elwooddudes
    @Elwooddudes9 күн бұрын

    Thanks again for the lovely advice!

  • @Magic-Smoke
    @Magic-Smoke10 күн бұрын

    Great video Aubrey. Not a silk fan but need to paint silk over silk (same colour) for a friend. Any advice please?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating7 күн бұрын

    Vinyl silk paint can be applied over existing vinyl silk. I am also not a big fan of silk.

  • @jackwardley3626
    @jackwardley362610 күн бұрын

    They are good brushes I don't think there as good as pure bristle in the long run though

  • @lunabe11e
    @lunabe11e10 күн бұрын

    Zinsser has soooo many uses… agreed 100%

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating7 күн бұрын

    It certainly is a very useful product 😊

  • @diyer955
    @diyer95512 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial! I have a red faded metal door, wonder if I can paint white over it without have to remove the old paint? Thank you for sharing this.

  • @e46Kyle
    @e46Kyle12 күн бұрын

    Great video. Does this technique also remove the natural silver from unpainted fences?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating11 күн бұрын

    The silver colour should remain. Suggest doing a small test area first.

  • @Elwooddudes
    @Elwooddudes15 күн бұрын

    Got to do this for the first time shortly… wish we luck 😂 thanks for the video!

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating14 күн бұрын

    Fingers crossed all goes well for you 😊

  • @Elwooddudes
    @Elwooddudes14 күн бұрын

    @@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks to your tutorial, it went nicely! Thanks again. Been decorating for a good while, but only really starting papering from last year… so still learning the ways!

  • @legoleia
    @legoleia17 күн бұрын

    I am using peel and stick wallpaper right now and needed to know how to do inside and outside corners. You are so clear and concise! I learned so much. I can't say I'm a fan of peel and stick though😂 thank goodness I am using paste the wall wallpaper for the bathroom! You can bet I will be looking for a video from you that explains how to do this. Thank you!

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating16 күн бұрын

    Glad you are finding the wallpapering videos helpful. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects 😊

  • @matt49125
    @matt4912517 күн бұрын

    Brilliant. Just what I need as I've sanded back 5 varnished door frames and Zinsser BIN-ed them. Now the more difficult part of getting a good finish on the undercoats and top coats..

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating16 күн бұрын

    Fingers crossed all goes well for you. That must have been hard work doing all that sanding.

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps18 күн бұрын

    I'm really impressed with this Aubrey, its as good as John's marbelling at Holly Bank if you recall. I'm going to be buying some kit to attempt this myself, mate. You might like to expand this demonstration with a colourized marbelling example? Just an idea.. and French Polishing if it falls within the remittance of P&D.. Joe

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating18 күн бұрын

    Hi Joe, yes I will be doing some more paint effects videos.

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps17 күн бұрын

    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I'm just pleased you're doing well. It's also touching to know you're still imparting knowledge after so long. Take my hat off to you, Aubrey.

  • @sansypansy4999
    @sansypansy499919 күн бұрын

    just a wee message to say thank you Aubrey. I was getting in a right pickle until I watched this. Your tutorials have really helped me. First time wallpapering. My wee place looks great and I'm very happy with the result. 🥰xx

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating19 күн бұрын

    That is brilliant news, glad all went well for you 😊

  • @MrDirkles
    @MrDirkles21 күн бұрын

    i've got a varnished door, can i use the bullseye 1.2.3 on it and then apply gloss paint?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating20 күн бұрын

    Yes that should be fine but I would give it a rub down with a 24o grade abrasive paper first to ensure good adhesion.

  • @MrDirkles
    @MrDirkles20 күн бұрын

    @@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you so much for replying so quickly.

  • @pixienanny
    @pixienanny22 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this very helpful information! I’m in the process of purchasing a small house in Indiana that was built in 1933…and it has pine woodwork and doorways, throughout. (Its best feature is that it is located only a three-minute walk from where my daughter and her loving husband live.) Naturally, the doorways and woodwork have been quite marked up and scarred, over the years. So, in addition to making the doors and woodwork look much better, I’m looking forward to giving the house a bright white environment, throughout -- especially, in the very small kitchen with arched doorways. Your detailed instructions were exactly what I needed to hear as I make preparations to work on the house. That I’m praying well soon be “mine”. Thank you, again, so very much, for your sensible and detailed instructions! By the way, my maternal grandparents were originally from England and Wales…and this happens to be the anniversary of the birth of my wonderful great grandmother- - the original Memorial Day of May 29. She was a woman who loved to give hugs and always wore an apron. We were privileged to have her with us until she was 92 years old, and I was fortunate to have many more memories of her. She lived in a very small house with no running water, so I look forward to knowing that I am blessed to be living in a very small house with all the modern conveniences, and making my home very warm and welcoming, just as hers was.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating20 күн бұрын

    Hi, glad you found the video helpful. Your new (old) house sounds great. Good to hear it is so close to your daughter, you must be so pleased. Indiana does look a large and exciting place to be with such a mix of places to see. Choosing a white paint scheme for your house should make it look bright and you can then add accent colours with your furnishings. I am from the South of England but have taught in a Welsh College which I found very enjoyable. Hope your decorating projects go well and that you have many happy years in your new house 😊

  • @hugo1001hk11
    @hugo1001hk1122 күн бұрын

    No need to cut at the bottom

  • @natashachampley9118
    @natashachampley911823 күн бұрын

    I painted 1 of 4 walls in silk paint and did not like she shine showed all the imperfections so Ived filled and sanded wall with P60 sandpaper would that still be okay? And just quickly wiped the dust off the wall. I’m painting it in Matt tomorrow

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating21 күн бұрын

    Yes, that should be ok. Hope all goes well with the decorating.

  • @dyker124
    @dyker12424 күн бұрын

    Excellent. Thorough and first class explanations. Please keep up the good work, You're a star. Thanks for that.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating23 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you found the video helpful 😊

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps24 күн бұрын

    I'll take a look...it must be good if you're responsible, Aubrey.

  • @terryyu493
    @terryyu49324 күн бұрын

    Hello, will turpentine work the same instead using methylated Spirit when testing the old paint. It just that I have turpentine in the garage and not sure if you can use that instead.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating23 күн бұрын

    Sorry Terry but you do need to use the methylated spirit for this purpose.

  • @terryyu493
    @terryyu49323 күн бұрын

    @@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thank you

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps26 күн бұрын

    Aubrey....I've got one for you!!#@ How about a demonstration of Marballing? Always found this fascinating when demonstrated at Holly Bank if you remember mate.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating26 күн бұрын

    Yep, already done one of those if you check out the videos. Hope all is well with you Joe. 34 Years ago at Holly Bank doing the old teacher training 😊

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps25 күн бұрын

    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi Aubrey.. you haven't aged a bit!!

  • @jacquelinemadden4702
    @jacquelinemadden470227 күн бұрын

    This is giving me ideas of what to do since I've never decorated before but so eager to learn thanks

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating26 күн бұрын

    Glad you are finding the videos helpful, hope all goes well with the decorating projects 😊

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps28 күн бұрын

    Once again, fascinating. I'm signing up for a P&D course at my local tech college 😊

  • @JoeAllsup-dx4ps
    @JoeAllsup-dx4ps29 күн бұрын

    Fantastic.....you remind me of a chap, I once knew at Huddersfield Poly!!

  • @KabegasReviews
    @KabegasReviews29 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating26 күн бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @davidjones4291
    @davidjones429129 күн бұрын

    Used to do it your way years ago but now I just take the radiator off first . Much easier. But I know some people aren’t confident taking the radiator off . So your way is good advice, nice job 👍

  • @BdDlsFootballGaming
    @BdDlsFootballGamingАй бұрын

    Thank you sir 😚

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating29 күн бұрын

    Most welcome

  • @reviewer3448
    @reviewer3448Ай бұрын

    I feel like Aubrey has a massive dong. He exude big .... energy.

  • @mesamis1
    @mesamis1Ай бұрын

    Took a bit of searching but once i found your page i knew I'd hit paydirt. Absolutely excellent presentation. Followed your advice to a T with excellent results. Thank you so much.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating29 күн бұрын

    That is great news, glad all went well for you 😊

  • @asgtube13
    @asgtube13Ай бұрын

    Hi, what about painting matt over soft sheen, do I still need to do the same as with silk?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating29 күн бұрын

    I would to be on the safe side.

  • @sameryousif1837
    @sameryousif1837Ай бұрын

    Hi mate, try to bring nice and professional camera to help people watch clearly. Please reply to my comments. Thank you

  • @Lukebourne99
    @Lukebourne99Ай бұрын

    I have never found a water based undercoat/primer that gives adequate adhesion. Dulux oil based undercoat is the only product that has never let me down

  • @reviewer3448
    @reviewer3448Ай бұрын

    How would you paper behind PVC trunking?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    If the trunking is fixed firmly to the wall surfaces then I would probably trim around it using a snap off blade knife and a metal caulking tool.

  • @robinruthpeters
    @robinruthpetersАй бұрын

    Great video.But I'd still rather you come and paint my doors for me

  • @JulianJones-ij2xi
    @JulianJones-ij2xiАй бұрын

    How do you stop getting runs from bottom edges of panels,tied laying off n wiping back?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Yes this is a common problem. You have to limit the amount of paint when applying around the edges of the panels and do as you suggested.

  • @dylancag977
    @dylancag977Ай бұрын

    You are such a master. Thank you for sharing!

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Thank you for your very kind comment 😊

  • @Dylans503
    @Dylans503Ай бұрын

    Just reach around the ladder.......

  • @tori-loo
    @tori-looАй бұрын

    What do you think is the best way to paint a pvc coated fireplace? And whats the best paint for that?

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    You could try applying two coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123 followed by one or two coats of water based satinwood or acrylic eggshell. Hope all goes well for you 😊

  • @tori-loo
    @tori-loo15 күн бұрын

    @@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks so much! :D

  • @reviewer3448
    @reviewer3448Ай бұрын

    Can you show me another close up video of you pasting wallpaper? I'd like to see what motion you are doing it in thanks.

  • @garrydocherty9977
    @garrydocherty9977Ай бұрын

    23:09 You make it look so easy Aubrey, the video was brilliantly done nice and steady and a perfect finish at the end 👍

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @steviem8466
    @steviem8466Ай бұрын

    Er, by the time you have farted around doing this you could have just taken the radiator off the wall, as most people would. So much easier.

  • @saxmanzzz
    @saxmanzzzАй бұрын

    Very helpful and informative - thanks

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @furnitureart_
    @furnitureart_Ай бұрын

    Your work is so wonderful and I want to learn from you. I have already started practicing marble work on my channel, but I am still missing a lot. I would like you to guide me where to start??

  • @tonibrodie8636
    @tonibrodie8636Ай бұрын

    Thank you . Gonna give this a go today.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Hope all goes well for you.

  • @tonibrodie8636
    @tonibrodie8636Ай бұрын

    Looks amazing. Took my time and followed your instructions.

  • @AubreysAbsoluteDecorating
    @AubreysAbsoluteDecoratingАй бұрын

    Brilliant news, glad all turned out well for you 😊

  • @steviem8466
    @steviem8466Ай бұрын

    So, how did you get rid of the air pocket at the mid point of the corner of the wall, due to the corner of the wall not being 90 cegree angle? You didn't show that?