Trapped in a Lounge by an evil cat
I went for a blood test today. I came back to the job Im on and let myself in and had my lunch. The cat wondered in rather shyly sniffed me and my stuff and left. I went into the hall where my paint...
View ArticlePainting MDF kitchen window cill
Have got to make good MDF kitchen cill later this week. There is a some swelling of the front / top edge due to water splash back from the kitchen sink so my plan is to sand down, try and level then...
View ArticleDeodorant
Got a new deodorant today,the instructions said,take off top and push up bottom, I can barely walk,but when I fart the room smells lovely
View ArticleTitan focus 500
My local decorating centre has got a deal on the titan focus 500 and can't find much about it online does anyone know anything about it on here? Don't want to fork out for it if it's a pile of chit!...
View ArticleThe 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...
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K Rend
A friend of mine has had her exterior rendered with K render, with the sparkly little bits in it. This was done about 10 years ago. She now says that two of the elevations are becoming discoloured like...
View ArticleArmstead quick dry gloss
As you may know the dinosaur hasn't used much water based gloss for a while and wants to try some . Is the Armstead water based gloss any good ? I need to get it tomorrow and I have Dulux, crown,...
View ArticleGeneral advice
hi all I was hoping I could maybe get some tips and advice about wall papering generally. I have done bits of papering, and mainly it's only been lining paper. Lately I'm getting more and more requests...
View ArticleThe Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus Deal Thread
I'm sure we all get emailed or told about deals on tools and materials which we either thank our lucky stars for or think 'damn I wish that was a week ago' as it could have saved me a few bob. So it...
View ArticleFew pictures of recent papering jobs.
Few papering jobs in the last few months. The staircase with the stained handrail, that was all brown stain at first, but came out quite well. View attachment 5971 View attachment 5973 View attachment...
View ArticleDust free sanding survey (Walls & ceilings)
I would be most grateful if all forum users could complete this survey. Many thanks all.
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Another sponsor to the forum.
I'd like to say a big huge welcome to another sponsor we have here on PPS tonight. Festool We hope you like your new position on our forum folks? We look forward to many years of you being here along...
View ArticleTattoos and piercings
So..... A. What ya got? B. Do you cover up for work? Do customers mind? I have a fair few and have had comments in the past about trust issues in the house and as people think I look too young to run a...
View ArticleFestool RO90
Right, has anyone on here used both a Metabo sxe400 and Festool ro90? I already have the Metabo and its detail sander brother but i'm curious if the ro90 is that much better? I've got a lot of outsides...
View Articlestaining a bamboo fence
hi guys, anyone on here ever had to stain a bamboo fence. if so what stain was used and what way was it prepped. thanks
View ArticleNew Member
Hi all introducing my self as new to this forum. Have been in the painting and decorating trade for just over 40 years. I run my own business with 6 folk working for me. Looking forward to hearing what...
View Articlehidy hi
hello, newbe here. Been trying not to bodge it and bolt for the last 4 years now. mostly work in east london and occasionally up in cambridgeshire. Often reading threads on here so thought i would join...
View ArticleCracked ceiling.
Hi folks. Some advice needed please, repaired a ceiling which had a crack in it which ran down the middle width ways, in the past I have tried taping joints but not got the results I would have liked...
View ArticleWhat sprayer?
What sprayer would you guys recommend for me. I just want something smallish that I could use to spray primers on to furniture and for spraying up spindles etc maybe one that could do ceilings and...
View Articlewet wood
Sounds dodgy I know. Currently removing flaky paint on an exterior finding the wood is damp underneath. I will obviously wait for it to dry out before painting. I wondered if there was anything anyone...
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