# Tools, products & materials - is there a lack of innovation?

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Podcast: [The Painting & Decorating Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-painting-decorating-show-1249393)
Published: 2026-05-12T17:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss tools, materials and anything new they have been looking into. From improvements with existing tools, to VR - this episode explores what works, and what doesn’t. Ultimately, Joel and Todd question: have we hit a bit of a dead end when it comes to innovation?

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