Go to emulsion under £40 a gallon
Right, following on from my disappointment with johnstones paint recently, I would like to know what "cheaper" emulsion everyone is using? At the moment I can only think of ultraspec, caparol, isomat...
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 ArticleStoring Airless Sprayer
Hi, does everyone store their sprayer using graco pump armor or is there an alternative that is safe for the sprayer. I won't be using it again for a couple of months and don't wand to knacker it up!...
View ArticleWorking Abroad!
As the title says, has anyone worked abroad? I know there are a few on here ex pats etc if you could give me any info it would be much appreciated. Basically im coming to the end of a large on going...
View ArticleFossa sleeve equivalent ?
I'm looking to get a few Fossa sleeves 12" to try out seeing as you guys recommend them highly. But ordering from Decorating Direct is expensive for postage to the Emerald Isle.. It'll cost me about 30...
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Forum Golf Day
How many of our wonderful members play Golf ???, If there's enough (any) interest maybe we could organise a forum Golf day in the summer , waddya think
View ArticleFirst steps into wb trim.
I have just started a dark hallway, and see the opportunity to have another go at waterbased. 9 panelled doors , loft hatch,skirting and rad. Previous oil paint good but yellowing. What white paint...
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...
View ArticleThose lovely little quick quips......
I admit I should get out more ( thought I'd get that in first ahead of P16 or Wetta!) Sad to admit, I've got a real liking for those short sharp wisdoms. Please throw yours in too. A few to start.........
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Work pants
So I just received some new scruffs 3d pro trousers and they are nice but look insane when they are on, why do people make work pants so baggy? I'm sending them back because I will look a right tit if...
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Happy Birthday to...
... @BellyMan & @Jason Gunter Hope you had a good birthday folks?!!
View ArticleWooster gold edge.
Hi all, so, being a paint brush addict, ( which I put the blame on this forum)! I recently purchased a Wooster gold edge to add to my collection, I used this brush, on a kitchen that I am painting, my...
View ArticleBM advice
Just bought some Bm gloss,satin and primer would like to know what way you guys use this E.g. Over oil painted gloss do you use the primer ,or just prep, and apply 2 coats of glosss or satin. How is...
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 ArticleHi all......
Hi . My name is Gary scott . I'm a painting and decorating contractor . 33 years old . Been a decy since I was 16 did an apprenticeship and obtained nvq level 1/2/3. Following in my dads footsteps who...
View ArticleCrocodiling on emo....
Hi All....I priced up this kitchen and got it. Now I'm up the steps ive found areas of crocodiling on the walls... mainly at the top. Found the old 5L , 2011, DL Flat Matt. Id say 80% of the walls are...
View ArticleDulux Diamond Matt
Evening all. Received a painful enqyiry today. Please don't tell me to drop it before I even see it.....you are right !! In a nutshell it's 3 empty bedrooms,family sleeping downstairs. It sounds as if...
View ArticleTraining day
sounds like like a few of us peps are interested on doing a traning day for beginners like me ,Mike ,sprayman as kindly said he could arrange a training session for those interested,so I'm in so who...
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