What's the weirdest thing you've painted or decorated?
An idea from another thread by @ABDec, with his baptism pool which he expects to be in the Top 3, so maybe @mistcoat can judge these after a couple of weeks or a month and maybe source a prize from our...
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Best place for spraying sundries?
So...it's my first foray into airless spray next week. I've just bought a shiny new machine. I hold you lot responsible for that ( and for the festool , and the mirka.....) I was wondering if anyone...
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Tools you have on your 2017 Wish List?
Before you say we're a month in to 2017 already, why are you asking? I'm asking because I have been thinking of getting some new kit this year, especially now the expense of Crimbo is out of the way...
View ArticlePPS does it again
Den Braven caulk. Brilliant stuff. Another fine recommendation and another product added to my list of "I'll only use this" Thanks
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...
View ArticleDexters workwear.
I thought I would post an early short review about these trousers I purchased at the P&D Show in November. I paid a visit firstly to the jobman stall as I did last year and joked that the previous...
View ArticleFeature wall
Customer says " Can you paper over this wallpaper", Grey painted blown vinyl, Nope says I !!! It needs to come off. She reluctantly stripped it for when I got there. The new paper was a B & Q Paste...
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Car transporting costs
Bit of an odd one, but in my move from Yorkshire down to Surrey, I am bringing a couple of my cars down to live inside my new workshop. I've never had to transport vehicles for a long time and for such...
View ArticleRollers and Cages
So i have read a few threads but i cant seem to find what i am after, i currently use all purdy but i fancy a change to see what else is out there! what are you guys using poles / rollers / cages
View ArticleHello :D
Alright guys my names Sam been decorating for coming up to two years ish, I have been on my own for the last year things are going well so far. I have been reading the forum for a while picking up tips...
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...
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Axus 12" shears
Got these today, Axis 12" scissors,high carbon Japanese steel, very sharp , a bit bulky on first use but soon get used to em Good price too, considering the quality, about 15 quid or do. Happy cutting...
View ArticleFarrow and Ball painter days
Just wondering if anyone on here is going to the Farrow and Ball professional painter days this year? Had mine confirmed this morning for November.
View ArticleText books!
I hold my hand up now! I am bit nerdy about stuff sometimes and I enjoy a good text book from time to time. My question is, those of you who attended college for training ( I didn't) , did you have a...
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 ArticleMy intro
Hi i all gareth jackson from north wales (conwy). City and guids qualified, done apprentiship and started up my own business in 2005, local authority approved. Mostly do domestic work.on twitter as...
View ArticleDo you use "dust free" extraction systems?
Ive seen you've gone over this subject in depth what's your favourite etc but just a quick poll to see if the majority are on it.
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Wagner XVLP 3500
I've been thinking of dabbling into the dark art of spraying... 9x louvre doors does that to you. Anyone got one of these, or have an opinion on this/similar. £500 is proper top end for me and the...
View ArticleHow do you let the customer know your standards.
Hi guys so a question i thought i would ask is when you go to quote for jobs how do you explain you do a proper job. I like to think i do the best job i possibly can but i also know i have a lot to...
View ArticleMasking?
Ok I've read a lot about masking tape on here and tbh I'm confused! I don't mask anything apart from surfaces you have to keep clean like floors and varnished wood. I cut my skirts in top and bottom...
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