Replacement for Bitumen
I hate bitumen on brickwork under DPC on externals, any ideas on replacing it with a paint that will adhere to bitumen?
View ArticleSome recent jobs
here's a dresser i did, sorry not got the final pics. it was done in feelings furniture paint and osmo (honey)
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Aha!
No, not the band, my Benjamin Moore colour cards have arrived! Now to try find a customer, and then sell the product! I've been so desperate to use BM after hours of reading all your posts I even...
View Articleexternal fillers
Hi guys. Havent done an exterior for some time. ive got one coming up (render) some cracks to fill. What are you guys using? ideally something quick drying. Also what paint are you using? im looking at...
View Articlecolour equivalent
right gents , I've got a kitchen to paint and the client has found a colour she likes ... its on a kitchen by tom howley and the colour is dewberry. Now I know a lot of these companies use branded...
View ArticleevoMESH abrasive discs in 125 & 150mm dia.
We're now stocking Fossa evoMESH abrasive in both 125mm & 150mm dia. hook n loop discs. Took a bit of time, but it's here now......
View ArticleCeilings and Wood with the New GXFF and a total novice sprayer
I have the ceilings of a HSL to do tomorrow then the wood. I believe the ceilings should be easy and with a sound white background one coat will be fine. Frankly I struggle to believe one coat is ever...
View ArticlePOLL: Who regularly uses standard 15" paint scuttles or standard trays?
Which PPS members use either, bog standard black 15 inch paint scuttles, or perhaps bog standard 12-15" paint trays?
View ArticleMirka Deros packed up!
Whilst Sanding today with it plugged into my Mirka vac (which now squeals when vacuuming?!) it stopped working and two green lights came on!??? It worked later on but I don't know if it'll last long....
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How I seal plaster
Just thought I would post this for those who are interested. I noticed this question of how to seal surfaces gets asked here from time to time so this is how I have been doing it for 20+ years with no...
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Blaze brushes
Not sure if any of you have had a few issues with the Blaze Brushes, Ive bought loads lately , ( as I really think they are the best around atm ) but have had a few splay open, had one where the...
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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...
View ArticleWhich primer over poor gloss
Hi all. Have a job coming up painting a house internally but someone has used waterbased gloss directly over the original oil gloss on all woodwork. No sanding or primer! It's coming off in places and...
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Kolorbond Training Day
Morning all. Now...... Who would be up for a training day on how to apply and use our paint at our factory ?? Painter16 brought up the idea due to other companies also having open days. We'll supply...
View ArticlePaint stirrers / Mixers - Review.
I know there is another thread started but for searchable reasons il start a new one unless a dim feels its best to move it. Pier's sent kindly sent me two products of his design to give a whirl. With...
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The Office ?
Anyone have any issues within this section, please get in touch via this thread
View ArticleOnly in Wales
I hope the missus dont see this, she welsh... A man walks into a bar in Merthyr Tydfil and asks for a spritzer. "You sound very English, where you from" asks the barman. "Im from just across the...
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