Painting backgrounds before papering.
Firstly I have papered for years, over the past few weeks I have papered 2 feature walls all lined before the finish paper. Both papers had cream background, one paste the wall and the other paste the...
View ArticleWB over gloss
Ok you lot, I came looking for a forum to try and get an answer to this question, I'm on a big new build project that's getting built onto a tiny cottage, Ive always been an oil man to date , now on my...
View ArticleWB MDF Primer
Evenin' all, Been quite a while since I've posted anything on here but its good to see the forum as busy as ever. Got a some bare MDF cabinets to paint in a few weeks and I'm looking for the best WB...
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...
View ArticleThe Washing Machine Kid Strikes Again....
For all the new guys and gals, I claim I was first to bung my roller covers in the washing machine .Perfect result.Admittedly you have to move into your own flat first. Siwel on here made the next...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Roadshow
Hi all, We're excited to announce the first two dates of our 2017 Professional Decorator Roadshow. We'd love to see as many PPS guys there as possible. Click here for more information....
View ArticleFestool CTL or CTM for decorators?
Was speaking with @Duluxdaz on Twitter a couple of days ago and he mentioned he'd been having a chat with a Festool Rep about dust extraction for painters and decorators. Apparently, the rep stated...
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...
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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 ArticleWhich Undercoat colour?
I have a big job to do in a few weeks time and the client has asked for all the doors to be different colours. Depending on the colour do I need to buy the final colour in undercoat too or can I use...
View ArticleAny tool repair experts?
Evening comrades, My RTS 400 has a fault, but it's over 3 years old so out of warranty. The motor still works but the plate doesn't vibrate. Any of you guys experienced this and know a remedy? I know...
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Charlie had a heart attack
Husband comes home from his round of golf with his mates, Husband: we had a terrible day at the course, darling. Charlie had a heart attack on the 2nd! Wife: That's awful. Husband: You're telling me....
View Articlehello
Hi I'm mark from Manchester I've been in the trade and had my own business for about 11 years mainly domestic work stumbled on the forum from the internet and already started spending on brushes and...
View ArticleOfficial PPS Map - Find a Professional Painter & Decorator near you map. Are...
Below you will find the Official Painter's Pit Stop member map. A map where you can add your business details to help you get picked up for potential work, primarily via Home Owners/Property Owners who...
View ArticleProblem ordering from Shaw Paints
I am trying to order some BM stuff to try out as an alternative to oil ,whichever way i try to pay for the goods the order is being declined, any ideas from anyone if you have to order on a weekday or...
View ArticleFootballMad
Here's a thread for all those like me that love football, please share who you support and come here to talk anything football. I support Crewe Alexandra I have a season ticket and travel a lot of the...
View ArticleBosch GSS 160
Does anyone know if the mirka handy sander hose will fit the Bosch GSS sanders.
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Trim Systems
Morning All, There was a lot of posts over the weekend asking about the best systems for trim with BM paints. Rather than respond to the individual threads I thought I would post a quick summary of...
View ArticleWorking nights this week zzzzzzzz
Got a call yesterday from a contractor to do a pub for him but it's night work. Something like 7pm - 4am. Haven't worked these hours before. Have worked long days up til midnight but starting work at...
View ArticlePublic toilet awkwardness
so I was out shopping with the wife and I had that tummy drop moment . Ohh o ! Need to find a public toilet . I find one and there is 2 cubicals , one unoccupied one clearly occupied . I sit down and...
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