Know-How
Our know-how hub gives you the decorating knowledge and advice you need. Whether it is about combating mould, learning about spray application or understanding the wallpaper symbols, our know-how hub can help.
Product Guides
We stock a huge range of decorating products of every kind. Our product guides are designed to guide you through the differences between products, comparing what they do to help you choose the right one for each job.
- An Introduction To Orac Wall Mouldings
- Anti-Vandal Paint
- Benjamin Moore
- Bespoke OnePiece Wallcoverings: Available Exclusively At Brewers
- Big Ben Case Study: Repair Care
- Brewers has PPE covered
- Choosing the Best Paint Roller
- Choosing the Perfect Pastel for your Hallway
- Choosing The Right Filler
- Clever Paint
- Common Decorating FAQs
- Coving, Mouldings And Skirting - Everything You Need To Know!
- Create unique 3D designs in your home using Arstyl Wall Panels
- Create Your Dream Kitchen With Andy At Brewers!
- Curtains, Blinds or Shutters?
- Decking Paint and Stains
- Different Types of Paint Finishes
- Dopamine Décor – Whimsical Waves
- Dustless Sanding
- Earthborn: A Complete Guide
- Eco Friendly Wallpapers: Get Sustainable Style With These Wallpaper Designers
- Elevate The Outside Of Your Home With Designer Masonry Paint
- Environmentally Friendly Paint Finishes And Sustainable Paint Brands At Brewers
- Everything You Need To Know About Albany Wallpapers
- Everything You Need To Know About Dustless Sanding
- Exterior Colour Combinations With Benjamin Moore
- Exterior Door Paint: How To Protect And Maintain Front Doors
- Exterior FAQs by Albany
- Exterior Paint Colours With Albany
- F&B Modern Emulsion - The Science Behind The Craft
- Farrow & Ball The Ultimate Guide
- Fibreglass ladders – benefits to the decorator
- Get the Panel Look!
- Give Your Kitchen Worktops a Refresh with Osmo Oil
- Give Your Masonry Extra Protection With Pliolite Masonry Paint
- Go Green with Your Next Decorating Scheme
- How To Create A Mood Board In 3 Easy Steps
- How to Paint Wood Veneer
- How To Remove Woodchip Wallpaper
- How To Use Decorators Caulk
- How To Use Gyproc EasiFill
- How To Use Masking Tape: The Different Types And Best Application Practices
- How to use Teal in your Next Colour Scheme
- Interior Colour Design: Discover A World Of Colour To Uplift And Inspire!
- Interior FAQs by Albany
- Introducing...MAXVAC Dust Blockers
- ISOMAT Premium Paints: 3 Top Picks To Elevate Your Painting Experience
- Know the Differences Between Paint Brushes
- Masonry Paint
- Mastering Ladder Safety: A Comprehensive Guide For The Trade
- Mineral Paints - Everything You Need To Know!
- Mould’s Worst Nightmare: The Ultimate Bath & Kitchen Paint From ISOMAT!
- Multi Surface Paints
- New From Albany!
- Osmo - A Complete Guide
- Paint defects
- Paint Effects - How To Create Wood, Marble, Stone Effects And More!
- Picking a Front Door Colour
- Pothole Repair Kit From Contar: The Ultimate Guide
- Product Spotlight: ProDec Ice Fusion Paint Brushes And Rollers
- Repair Care: The Ultimate Guide
- Take A Closer Look At Perfection Brushes From Hamilton!
- Take a look at the best brushes in the industry!
- The Albany Colour Guide
- The Brewers Made To Measure Service
- The Destination for Paint Samples and Tester Pots
- The steps for choosing a ladder
- The Ultimate Guide To Graphenstone
- The Ultimate Guide To ISOMAT
- These Snugs Are Leaving Us With A Warm Fuzzy Feeling!
- Trade vs Retail Paint
- Transform Your Garden With Albany Woodcare
- Transforming your Room with Curtains
- Wallpaper - Rolling out the Choices!
- Which Earthborn White To Use?!
- Which White is Right?
- Why Choose Made To Measure: An Unrivalled Collection Of Made To Measure Curtains
- Why trade up your choice of paint?
- Why you Should use Violet in your Next Colour Scheme
- William Morris Wallpaper And Paint...The Full Guide
- Woodcare FAQs
- Woodcare: The Ultimate Guide
How To…
Use our problem solver or browse expert advice on ways to approach all kinds of decorating jobs, including best practice in health & safety and hints and tips that can help make the jobs you do every day that little bit more satisfying.
- 3 Ways To Decorate With Wallpaper
- 5 Dining Room Styles that Will Make you Grab your Paintbrush!
- 5 Ways to Express Yourself in Your Home Office
- 5 Ways To Refresh Your Kitchen
- 6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing A Paint Colour
- 6 Totally Trending Ways to Use Paint Colour
- 70s Design With A Twist! Here Are Some Ways To Inject The Disco Decade Into Your Home.
- Add some sparkle to your space this Christmas with glitter paints
- Adding Drama with Paint Colour
- Adding Red To Your Interior For The Festive Season
- Albany Colour Crush: Cherry Reds
- Albany's Clashing Green Colour Palette
- Bathroom Inspiration from Albany
- Biophilia - The Biggest Design Trend For 2025
- Celebrate Colour With Maximalism
- Colour Drenching - How To Get The Look With Multi Surface Paints
- Common Decorating Mistakes...And How To Avoid Them!
- Create A Space To Fall In Love With - Romantic Interiors
- Creating a Calm Working Space at Home
- Decorate For Halloween With Brewers!
- Decorate Garden Buildings Inside and Out!
- Decorating a period property
- Decorating Hallways...8 Ideas To Inspire!
- Decorating Nurseries And Children's Bedrooms: Top Tips And Inspiration
- Decorating The Exterior Of A Home: Common FAQs
- Design Focus: Dark Academia
- Designing a Bathroom Scheme
- Designing For Today: Going Bold With Albany Colours
- Dopamine Décor - How To Get That Feel Good Factor In Your Home
- Dopamine Décor - One Of A Kind Ombre
- Dopamine Décor - Worldly Wanderer
- Dopamine Décor – Floral Folk
- Dopamine Décor – Sensational Stripes!
- Exterior Trim Paint: Top Tips And Inspiration
- Fence Paint Colours: How To Get The Look!
- From Old Table To New Desk
- Furniture Painting...Learn How To Breathe New Life Into Old Pieces!
- Get Comfy and Cosy with these 3 Albany Colour Palettes
- Get Ready for Uni with Paint
- Get The Curated Look And Celebrate Wood Tones
- Get The Natural Look With Albany Paint And Wallpaper
- Get Your Guest Room Ready For The Festive Season!
- Holistic Interior Design
- How to Add Soft Furnishings to Your Interiors
- How To Be More Efficient With Paint
- How To Calculate How Much Paint You Need For Your Next Decorating Project
- How To Choose A Colour Scheme
- How To Choose The Right Trim Colour
- How to Clean and Maintain Brushes and Rollers
- How to Create the Illusion of Space
- How to Decorate a Kid’s Bedroom: The Jungle Edition
- How to Decorate Coastal Properties
- How to Decorate Period Properties
- How To Dispose Of Paint In The UK
- How To Hang Wallpaper Around Corners
- How To Hang Wallpaper in 4 Steps
- How to Help your Customer Pick the Right Paint Colour
- How to Make Your House Feel and Look Bigger
- How to Paint a Shed
- How To Paint Behind a Wood Burner
- How To Paint Internal Doors
- How To Paint Panelling
- How to paint plastic
- How To Use Neutral Paint Colours With The Albany Design Collection
- How To Use Yellow With Albany Paints
- How to wallpaper around objects
- Minimaluxe - The Design Movement For Neutral Lovers
- Open Plan Design Ideas
- Painting And Decorating Bathrooms - How To Get A Professional Result
- Painting Garden Furniture: The Complete How-To Guide
- Painting The Unexpected!
- Play Areas and Learning Spaces
- Preserve, decorate and protect timber
- This Is The Easiest Way To Transform Your Hallway!
- Transforming a Garage
- Transforming a Shed Room
- Wallpaper Symbols
- What Are The Best Colours For North, East, South And West Facing Rooms?
- What Effect Will Paint Have In Your Space?
- Which blue paint colour would you choose?
Specialist Help
If you’re tackling a specialist project, our ICORR-qualified team can advise on specialist coatings and help with specification, free.
- Get The Most From Your Spray Machine
- Guide To Airless Spray Tips
- How Light Affects Paint Colours
- How To Redecorate Artex Ceilings
- How to Run a Successful Competiton on Social Media
- How to Set Up a Direct Debit for Your Brewers Credit Account
- How to Strip Paint
- Insulate while you decorate
- Introducing Our Specialist Coatings Advisors
- Keeping Safe When Spraying
- Maintaining Dustless Sanding Machines
- Marketing on a Budget: Decorator Edition
- Masking Up Before Spray Painting
- Painting Concrete Floors - FAQs
- Painting Metal
- Protective Waterproof Paints
- Removing Lead Paint
- Removing Mould From Walls
- Self-Care As A Sole Trader – Sharing Top Tips And Shared Experiences
- Solvent v's water-based paints
- Spontaneous combustion
- Spraying FAQs
- Tackling fungicidal growth
- The Rise Of The Paint Sprayer
- Top Tips for Painting Floors
- Understanding How Pressure Plays An Important Role In Paint Spraying
- What are VOCs and what are they used for?
- What to Post on Social Media - 12 Quick & Easy Ideas For Decorators
Problem solver
Expert step by step advice for the trickiest decorating situations.
Our problem solver gives you ways to prepare existing finishes for new paint and treat complex problems like rust in masonry or soot from smoke.
It takes you through covering stains and graffiti, and how to prepare a wide range of untreated raw construction surfaces to achieve a longer lasting professional finish.
And of course… comprehensive product recommendations for every step of every job.