How we work and who we are

Quick summary: We are a family run business of decorators (not sales people). We know you need convenience and quick deliveries to save you money on jobs. That's why we offer multiple top brands under one roof and deliver your order to you as it becomes available in multiple deliveries, to get it to you as quick as possible.

 

You may of seen us on Insta or the Facebook decorating forums, or perhaps you've just stumbled upon us. However you found us, we're glad you did!

We are a family run business, run by decorators for decorators. Our aim is to help decorators on their spraying journey with:

  • tips, tricks and guidance
  • the best products
  • great deals.

Day-to-day we run courses at our academy, The Abode Decorating Training Academy, in which we teach spraying. From this we've been lucky enough to work with some of our favourite brands and have been securing great deals and discounts for our students for the past year. Now we want to bring it to everyone. 

So how are we different?

We know what products work and what don't because at the end of the day we are decorators - not sales people - and we use these products ourselves. 

We know that as well as price, a fast turnaround from ordering to delivering is crucial for you. Delivery delays and multiple telephone conversations placing orders can cost you money on jobs. 

 

We wanted to create a place where you can get top quality products from multiple brands at the click of a button. To make sure you get your order quickly, products will be despatched and delivered to your door as they become available - usually within 2 days. Sometimes this may mean multiple deliveries but we have found that this is the fastest way.

We offer after sales support with every purchase from our owner and teacher at The Abode Decorating Training Academy, Jamie Bourne. We can also offer quick after sales support straight from the manufacturers if necessary. 

  

Check us out online

If you want to have a look at the other side to our business, then you can find us online.

Instagram: @abode_decorating_

Facebook: Jamie Bourne

Website: www.abodedecorating.co.uk/the-training-academy 

Learn the whole process start to finish

Follow along with the video series to learn how to apply Hawk Lab StoneFlecks on a worktop.

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You will learn

  • Preparation, PPE & Safe Working

    We will summarise what you need to prepare in advance and outline the health and safety requirements for working with the spray granite (StoneFlecks) system, including PPE, ventilation, and safe working practices.

  • Taping & Mask Your Worktop

    Learn how to correctly tape and mask a kitchen worktop to protect surrounding areas, including kitchen units, appliances, and the customer’s home. You’ll learn best practices for achieving clean edges and preventing overspray, ensuring a professional and tidy spray granite application.

  • Cleaning & Degreasing Your Worktop

    Follow along step by step with us to learn how to clean and degrease your worktop ready for sanding and primer application.

  • Sanding & Preparation

    Learn the correct sanding process for preparing kitchen worktops prior to priming and coating. You’ll learn which abrasives to use, how to sand evenly, and how to create the correct surface profile to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth, professional spray granite finish.

  • Creating Adhesion

    This lesson demonstrates how to correctly apply the Universal Bonding Agent to kitchen worktops to promote strong adhesion of the StoneFlecks spray granite system. You’ll learn the correct application method, coverage guidelines, and key preparation checks to ensure a secure bond and a durable, long-lasting finish.

  • Tile Application & Adhesion

    We will show you how to improve surface adhesion prior to coating tiles. You’ll be guided through the correct application process using red scotch pads, including dwell time, thorough rinsing, and proper drying, to ensure the surface is correctly etched and ready for the next stage of the StoneFlecks spray granite system.

  • Primer Application (Roller)

    Learn how to correctly prepare and apply primer to kitchen worktops as part of the spray granite system. You’ll learn how to mix the primer with the appropriate catalyst, apply it evenly by roller, and use force drying techniques to safely speed up the drying process while maintaining proper adhesion and finish quality.

  • Primer Application (Sprayer)

    This lesson demonstrates how to spray the primer evenly onto the worktop, covering correct gun setup, application technique, and coat control to achieve a smooth, consistent base ready for the spray granite system.

  • Preparing your StoneFlecks

    We will cover step by step how to correctly prepare the StoneFlecks product for spraying using your HVLP Turbine Sprayer.

  • Spraying StoneFlecks

    Learn step by step how to spray StoneFlecks to create a realistic spray granite finish on kitchen worktops. You’ll learn correct gun setup, application technique, and layering methods to achieve even coverage, depth, and a natural stone appearance.

  • Spraying Topcoat

    This lesson demonstrates how to prepare and spray the protective topcoat onto the worktop, covering correct mixing, application technique, and coat control to achieve a durable, hard-wearing finish that protects the spray granite surface. 
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