Fine Finish Decorating

Fine Finish Decorating Serving Bridlington and the surrounding towns

Why I Never Cut Corners on Stain Blocking 🚫Water damage leaves behind stubborn brown tide marks that no amount of standa...
03/06/2026

Why I Never Cut Corners on Stain Blocking 🚫

Water damage leaves behind stubborn brown tide marks that no amount of standard paint will hide — and that's exactly what I was dealing with on this job.

Here's something most people don't realise:

**painting over a water stain simply doesn't work.**

The deposits left behind are water-soluble, meaning any water-based topcoat reactivates them. The stain bleeds straight back through, and you're back to square one.

There are stain blockers out there — water-based, oil-based — and they all have their place. But for water staining, I go straight to the nuclear option:

🚫 shellac-based stain block 🚫

It forms an almost impenetrable seal, locking stains in completely so nothing bleeds back through.

Once cured, I recoated the area with a quality finish — and as you can see from the after shots, you'd never know there was ever an issue.

That's the Fine Finish standard. ✅️ Need something similar? Or any other decorating needs, contact Ash on 👇

📞 07766 952019
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Still taking bookings for later on in June 🏠🎨don't miss out! Contact Ash directly on messenger or on the details below 👇...
31/05/2026

Still taking bookings for later on in June 🏠🎨don't miss out! Contact Ash directly on messenger or on the details below 👇

📞 07766 952019
📧 [email protected]
🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

🌟 Dramatic colour change for this kitchen in Bridlington this week! 🌟This customer hated the colour in his kitchen, his ...
29/05/2026

🌟 Dramatic colour change for this kitchen in Bridlington this week! 🌟

This customer hated the colour in his kitchen, his words were something along the lines of "baby p**p walls"

I came in, prepped the whole area then...

✅️ Refreshed all the skirtings and doorframes in satin white
✅️ High opacity 'obliterating coat' to neutralise the existing color
✅️ Two coats of the customer's chosen color 'Snowfall' from Crown Trade Paint

All done inside of 1 week. If you've got a project you need done with minimal hassle, give me a shout! Contact Ash 👇

📞 07766 952019
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🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

🖌️ Why I Apply an Obliterator Coat — and Why It MattersTake a look at the first couple of photos. The original colour on...
28/05/2026

🖌️ Why I Apply an Obliterator Coat — and Why It Matters

Take a look at the first couple of photos. The original colour on this kitchen and hallway was a deep, dark mustard — a bold choice, but the customer was ready for a change. The new colour? Snowfall. A beautiful, warm off-white.

Now here's the thing most people don't think about when they're changing wall colours — you can't just paint light over dark and hope for the best.

That's where an obliterator coat comes in.

An obliterator coat is a high-opacity white primer designed specifically to neutralise strong or dark base colours before your top coat goes on. Without it, that mustard yellow bleeds straight through and contaminates the finish — your "Snowfall" ends up looking murky, uneven, or with a yellow undertone you just can't shift, no matter how many coats you apply.

Now, I'll be honest — the obliterator coat does NOT look pretty. As you can see in the other photos, it's patchy, you get that picture framing effect where the edges look different to the rolled areas, and it looks a bit of a mess. That's completely normal. It's not supposed to look good at this stage — it's doing a job. It's neutralising that base colour so the top coat has a clean, even foundation to go onto.

This is a job in progress — the finished result will follow once the top coats are on — but I wanted to share this mid-stage because this is exactly the kind of step that gets skipped when corners are cut. It takes time, it costs more in materials, but without it you'd spend coat after coat chasing a finish that was never going to come right from the start.

**Proper prep. No corners cut. Every time.**

If you're thinking about a colour change — especially a dramatic one — and you want it done properly, get in touch. 👇

📍 Bridlington & surrounding areas
📞 07766 952019
🌐 finefinishdecorating.com

Finished up a job in Flamborough for Diane and Franco today 🏠🎨✅️Kitchen✅️Small toilet✅️Lounge✅️Hallway stairs and landin...
22/05/2026

Finished up a job in Flamborough for Diane and Franco today 🏠🎨

✅️Kitchen
✅️Small toilet
✅️Lounge
✅️Hallway stairs and landing
✅️Small bedroom

Thoroughly nice couple who were a pleasure to work for, thanks again guys 🙏

Currently taking bookings for around mid June. Contact Ash:

📞 07766 952019
📧 [email protected]
🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

🗓 I still have availability in June. Get in there before all the slots get booked up! 🏠🎨Contact Ash on:📞 07766 952019 📧 ...
19/05/2026

🗓 I still have availability in June. Get in there before all the slots get booked up! 🏠🎨

Contact Ash on:

📞 07766 952019
📧 [email protected]
🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

🎨 Prep. It's more than just a bit of filler.Everyone in the trade talks about preparation being key — and most people pi...
14/05/2026

🎨 Prep. It's more than just a bit of filler.

Everyone in the trade talks about preparation being key — and most people picture a bit of filling, a sand down, maybe some sugar soap. And yes, that's all part of it.

But prep means something different depending on the job.

Take this kitchen repaint. Before a single brush or roller touched a surface the entire kitchen had to be protected — units, worktops, appliances, the floor. Every surface sheeted up in plastic, taped off with precision, and fully sealed. 🛡️

Why? Because paint finds its way everywhere. Ceiling work especially — drips, splatter, overspray. One unprotected surface and you're not just a decorator anymore, you're a cleaner. And trust me, cleaning dried emulsion off gloss kitchen units takes just as long as doing the prep properly in the first place — if not longer.

The reality is, this kind of protection work doesn't make it onto many people's radar when they're thinking about decorating costs or timescales. But it's the difference between a job done right and a job that causes problems. 💪

At Fine Finish Decorating, the prep always gets done properly — whatever that looks like on the day. No shortcuts, no nasty surprises for the customer. ✅

It's boring but someone's got to do it! This is one of two flats in the same block just completed in Scarborough...🌟 End...
13/05/2026

It's boring but someone's got to do it! This is one of two flats in the same block just completed in Scarborough...

🌟 End of tenancy refreshes for landlords🌟

✅️ Rent ready with minimal disruption
✅️ Reliable service
✅️ Attract quality tenants
✅️ Trusted by local estate agents and property managers

If this sounds like something you need (or even if youre a private homeowner who has a project) contact Ash on:

📞 07766 952019
📧 [email protected]
🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

Availability from the 2nd week in June 🏠🎨 For free quotes contact Ash...📞 07766 952019 📧 finefinishdecorating89@outlook....
11/05/2026

Availability from the 2nd week in June 🏠🎨 For free quotes contact Ash...

📞 07766 952019
📧 [email protected]
🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

June is still available 🏠🎨 Have you got a project in mind? Let's start the conversation, free no obligation quotes 😊👇Ash...
07/05/2026

June is still available 🏠🎨 Have you got a project in mind? Let's start the conversation, free no obligation quotes 😊👇

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📞07766952019
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🌎 finefinishdecorating.com

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