Oil brushes
Not sure if there is already a thread on this , I searched but couldn't find one .... Which brushes does everyone use for oil gloss , eggshell , satin ? I always used to use Hamilton perfection but...
View ArticleHello fellow PPS members.
Hi to one and all, I am peter the painter, on the brush for the last 43 years, self employed since 1982. Loved it most of the time.
View ArticleMark - Fine Finish
Thought it was about time I got involved on PPS. Seem to spend a lot of time on Twitter and FB so hard to fit everything in! Started in 1996. Love doing what I do. Started to try and get more into...
View ArticleFESTOOL SYSROCK COMPETITION
Don't forget to vote for Daz Vote for Darren to win The Sound of SYSROCK #Festunes http://www.festool-sysrock.co.uk/?m=14
View ArticleBentley trianglular trim brush
I was sent this by PPS to try out and have been giving it a go all week. First impression is it looks cheaply made, so wasn't expecting much. First trial was making some pastry. It got into the corners...
View ArticleProfessional working practices
Hi all, Could anyone point me to resources/tips for better working practices in terms of looking after tools and being organised and tidy at work. My finished work is always tidy but sometimes I feel a...
View ArticlePre pasted mural??
Just been up to see a job and it's a pre pasted mural, it's going on top of a recently painted (vinyl matt) wall. Should I be thinking about sizing or not. It's a butt joint so no worry about damaging...
View ArticleBetter introduce myself
So I have been posting on here, and not introduced myself, so apologies to all, my name is Paul, as you can guess, live in Portsmouth, work for kitchen company for last 10 years, main part of work,...
View ArticleGraining/marbling w/kend, with Patrick laheyne
Hello all, I'm organising a weekend course with Patrick laheyne from Belgium, Patrick will be teaching the following, Rosso Verona marble, Pickled Oak and tromp l'oiel mouldings, all panels, handouts,...
View ArticleTikkurila Helmi 80
I tried out Tikkurila Helmi 80 for the first time today. It's a lovely drop of paint. Nice to apply, lays off well, touch dry in 15/30 minutes, tough and a good gloss finish. As it's not a hybrid it's...
View ArticleHello Guys, new to the forum
Hi ppl. I have been in the trade for 19 years now and last year went on my own. Hope to learn and buy from u ppl. And I will just add I am the lucky lad who got the festool RO90 n extractor from...
View ArticlePainting door frames
Just to settle something between me and other painters and what I was taught. When painting a door frame do you paint the hinge edge with the room, or stop at the door stop all the way round? So for...
View ArticleNew member
Hi I'm a decorator from Aberdeenshire Scotland. I've always used forum to read up on as much as possible and wanted to join and be a part off. Cheers
View ArticleBentley 2" brush review.
Sorry!! first proper chance to give my view on the 2inch Bentley brush kindly given to me firstly I do like the American style handle the brush itself is very soft and springy again it's something I...
View Articlero 90
I might get myself an ro 90 this weekend for woodwork and my kitchens and furniture but what's the best festool sandpaper to buy for that type of stuff? Need some that will be good for sanding paint...
View ArticleThe Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus Deal Thread
I'm sure we all get emailed or told about deals on tools and materials which we either thank our lucky stars for or think 'damn I wish that was a week ago' as it could have saved me a few bob. So it...
View ArticleHi to all
Hi, My names Kes and i am a 31 year old painter from London. I work for Eurodecorating from East London
View Articleosborne & little. holographic paper
Evening chaps I have been asked to wallpaper a feature wall. Using Osborne and Little, TEATRO,PONTI. printed on holographic surface,resembles panels of antiqued metals ( silver ) looks like corrugated...
View ArticleWhat van ???
so as most are aware I have had my transit stolen , so I have been trawling the web and a few garages this weekend having a look what's about . But really unsure what to go for !! I'm avoiding any type...
View ArticleBest flat matt emulsion
Hi just came back from pricing job customer requested flatt mat emulsion. It's farrow and ball colours but wants mixed in cheaper alternative any ideas
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