BM ceiling paint
has gone and done an Ultra Spec on me. It's ruined a 3" blaze. It was left covered, but still with the paint on from Friday. Washed out last night, ruined, not best pleased with that. That's two...
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cracks on lining seams.
Has anyone else had a problem with tiny hairline cracks appearing on lining paper seams? Bit of background info; Walls stripped back to old plaster. Sanded and prepped. Coated with gardz. Sized then...
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Hi to everyone on the forum, I've been decorating for 10 years, had my own business based in Fife, Scotland for 3 and I'm always looking for ways to improve and move things forward, hence joining the...
View ArticleBest mesh tape to use for cracks
Hi, Just wondered if any of you ,know of a really good mesh tape for jointing over cracks in ceilings etc, I use a standard tape , then apply 2 or 3 coats of easi fill. I prefer to apply the tapes ,...
View ArticleA Festool DTS 400 question....
Hi Phil... great that you are now amongst us. A small query... I've got the DTS 400. I'd really like to buy a pad saver for it but can't find one anywhere. Any suggestions? Thanks
View ArticleEye protection when spraying ceilings?
Anyone found any goggles/visors that don't mist up?? I end up taking mine off and getting overspray all over my face and in my eyes. Not ideal
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 ArticleGuinness world records
My neighbor is in the Guinness World Records. He has had 44 concussions. He lives very close to me. 
A stone’s throw away, in fact.
View ArticleBad reactions all over HELP!
Hello there. I'm hoping someone can shed some light onto this. I'm having a nightmare. Just on with a job this week and I was hoping to finish today but I'm having dramas. Firstly, the masking tape on...
View ArticleBM Advanced Satin VS Gloss
I have been using the Satin for a while now and really rate it, the job I'm on at the moment the Gloss is well yellowed and after a good prep, 2 coats of super white Satin and job done. Not used the...
View ArticleCustomer call back
Hi all Just wondering do any of you give the customer a ring after giving them an estimate if they haven't already called you back ??
View Articlea few murals with standard Emulsion tester pots.
Evening gents and ladies. hear is the reason i got into painting. simply .. i like painting stuff, i get the odd hospital bit to do and the odd nursery or child's room, murals isnt a big part of what i...
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Hi my name is Craig from Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. I am new to the trade having just finished my city and guilds in painting and decorating. I Have quite abit of experience wallpapering but not so...
View ArticleDo you u/c with bm ww paint.
Do you guys u/c before bm ww paint. Basically I feel like a idiot for asking but do you guys u/c ww before using top coats with water based? I only ever prime/ undercoat bare wood which is how I was...
View ArticleFossa Microsilk Microfibre roller sleeve
Had some free with a order from Decorating Direct also had a Whitestar which we have not tried yet. First of all washed it out and its really weird as it holds the water and it takes some spinning with...
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When a new customer asks waaaaaaaaaay too many questions, usually via email. Initial enquiry isn't a phone call, its an email or text. This usually rings alarms bells as every problem client we have...
View ArticleColour Matching
Is it me or does anyone else have issues getting paint mixed to the many colour systems and manufacturers own colours. Alot of companies will not match Ral or Pantone even, which is frustrating no one...
View ArticleLid, trim, tape, walls = nice lines
For those who like them lines straight! F&B: Lichen & Wevet Tape: yellow frog
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...
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