What tips are best?
so as the title says what tips do you all find best? The Idaho painter rates the rac x. I have just bought the q tech po21 and it comes with the tritech gun so been got a few of their tips for it, are...
View Articlemechanical sanding curves
I'm pretty well stocked with sanders, deros, ro90 and fien multitool as my main ones, but I've never really found a good way to mechanically sand large curved woodwork, Rough architraves etc. So has...
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Thixotropic agents for Spraying (help Mr PUMA)
Over the last year or so Iv been meaning to delve into a potential additive thats the opposite to the likes of flowatrol where it thins the coating out without damaging the integrity of the coating,...
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The Official Poor Workmanship Thread.
On your travels from job to job we all see some shocking cock up's from other trades, even from our own trade. Stick your finds on this thread. This is now the Official Poor Workmanship Thread. The...
View ArticleGraco fine finish low pressure tips
Will you be stocking these Mike, im pretty excited about these to be honest. In fact I it may make me buy the G40 gun though there's nothing wrong with the Air coat gun I have the tips are £70 standard...
View ArticleThis is a great torch
They do these on Amazon . Worth a look for something that is going to get bashed about at work. Very bright and tough enough but has a bit of a budget feel. Get some 18650 lithiums to go with it though.
View Articledulux trade w/b quick drying satin, failed in high traffic areas
I was chatting to another dec the other day , and he applied this and within 6 months the handrail had failed and was going back to do it in oil, What water based paints have you guys used and do you...
View ArticleHard floor protection
ordered some Prodec hard floor protecter film from Decorating Direct. Anyone had issues with it leaving glue behind or not sticking great. I'm going to need it down for 3 weeks but worry it might be a...
View ArticleErecta Rack
Hi all I know its a long shot..... but does anyone have or know of anyone that has a second hand Ereckta rack for sale? I have 3 quite large kitchens coming up over the next few weeks, and just one...
View ArticleFrozen Pumps
SpraymanUK Tip No. 2 My intention is not to flood the forum with posts. Just that as the weather is below freezing I would warn you about freezing pumps. had a customer come in yesterday who we had...
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What ready mixed filler?
Have a job to do at a rental its only filling where picture hooks have been put up, but no kidding their must be 180 of them! What are you guys using? I want a filler quick drying, easy sand or tool...
View ArticleHello to all ...
Hello to everyone here at painterspitstop, I'm Dougie from Edinburgh. Painter & decorator for 20 years , self employed for 10. I came looking for a forum as I have recently started spraying and am...
View ArticleMy job today.
Today's job.. Finish off a HSL in Laura A,S finest,10 rolls one and a half days . View attachment 7433
View ArticleCouple of BM questions for Craig!
Thought I would ask these questions on the forum in case they are of use to anyone else. @BenjaminMooreUK Craig, could you tell me the main differences between Sureseal and Ultraspec Primer? They are...
View ArticlePrice of Brewers own brand of contract matt and tesa nopi tape
Hi just got a email from brewers so thought i would post for everyone. Their contract matt and tesa tape. Any one used the tesa nopi tape ? ?
View ArticleTips & Advice
I'm slowly getting my way back into the groove after a few years out, anyone got any tips or advice on what advertising is any good etc: I'm getting slow trickle of jobs starting to come through due to...
View ArticleFancy a new life painting here in Tennessee ?
Hey my fellow painting brothers. I'll make this as short as possible. I moved here with wife and son 12 years ago to start up a painting business (The English Decorating Co ). I'd had enough of UK....
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Finally decided to get into the dust free'ish world
I have decided to get a mirka sander and extractor in march , before april tax year finishes, and was going to get the mirka deros and a extractor , but now mirka have a new extractor I am now more...
View ArticlePaint strainers..?
OK, so old tights are good, but what about pukka paint strainers for sprayers - anyone here use them and where do you get them ? I have a kitchen sieve that I use for old tins prior to rolling/brushing...
View ArticleNew to Benjamin Moore paints.
I am new to benny moore and learning about their products, I have been reading through some posts and some guys mention doing 2 coats in a day bm advanced satin, spec sheet sais 16 hours drying time ?...
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