If you're decorating a home or rental property in Brixham, Paignton, or anywhere across South Devon, the right advice can save you time, stress, and money. Ask the Expert is where D&B Decorating shares straight-talking guidance based on real projects and common questions from our local clients.
From choosing the right paint to dealing with damp, we’ve answered it all. This is your hub for reliable, honest tips from a team with more than 18 years of hands-on experience working in homes just like yours.


“We highly recommend D&B Decorating. They did a splendid job of refreshing our new house. They were fast, efficient and precise in execution, providing a thorough professional service.” - Tony Bannister
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Ask the Expert is a growing collection of focused advice pages that tackle real decorating problems and choices. These are not blog posts or opinion pieces — they’re practical answers to the questions we’re asked most often during jobs around Paignton, Brixham, and beyond.
Our team writes each post based on experience, not theory. If we haven’t dealt with it personally in a South Devon property, we won’t publish it here.


Planning a redecoration? This guide covers the best free and affordable apps that let you test colours, preview furniture layouts, and visualise changes before you commit. Ideal for homeowners in Torbay looking to avoid costly mistakes.

Damp, mould, and condensation are common issues in UK homes, especially during colder months. If you are dealing with condensation at home, peeling paint, or mould patches, understanding the cause is the first step toward fixing it properly.

Exterior painting in Brixham is usually best planned for late spring through early autumn, when temperatures are milder, daylight lasts longer and surfaces have a better chance to dry properly. In the UK, weather is never guaranteed, so the right timing often depends on rain, wind, humidity and the condition of your walls.
More topics will be added soon, based on what our customers in South Devon ask us about most.
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If you’re not sure where to start, our advice pages are a quick, helpful first step. And if you still have questions, you can contact us directly.

We started Ask the Expert because so much decorating advice online is written for search engines, not real homes. Our homes in South Devon face unique issues — like salt air exposure, cold rooms, and hard-to-reach gutters — and we wanted to offer something more useful.
Each guide reflects the kinds of projects we complete daily. If you're preparing to book a decorator, do it with clear, honest insight behind you. And if you’d rather leave the job to a professional, you can see our services here.

If reading our advice has helped you plan your next project, we’re happy to take it from here. D&B Decorating works across South Devon, delivering trusted results with professional care. We always offer free quotes, clear timelines, and finish every job properly.
📞 Call 07727240988
📧 Email dbdecorating@hotmail.com
🌍 Based in Brixham, working across Paignton and the Torbay area