Applying anti fungicide wash
I am planning on spraying this on through a garden sprayer ie the sprayer pump things used for weed killer. Does anybody have any better suggestions on applying this? Time consuming and fairly messy...
View ArticleDIYSOS The Big Build may be axed!
Should the BBC keep the DIYSOS Big Build show going? Selfishly speaking, it gives all the trades a chance to join in on the show and give their time/materials (free time/materials may I add) if they...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Stix Bonding Primer compared to Caparol haft primer?
out of interest have you tried the caparol haft primer? if so how does it compare. iam finding it hard to use any other primer at the mo. Edit: Split from this thread.
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The 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...
View ArticleFestool abrasives
Where is the best/cheapest supplier for festool abrasives, specifically I m looking for RO 90 stuff, discs and delta. What would you recommend for paint stripping and for general sanding? As usual ,all...
View ArticleLong road ahead on this one
Started this one today, attic room Green: Woodchip, absolutely welded on, testing day tackling it, the mess!!!! White: A complete mismatch of papers, covering various repairs over the years, in places...
View ArticleThis weeks job.
Back in the forest of bowland, big room to do with few small rooms, mully ceiling and walls, and oil all new oak,i need to get to get a bit of richness in skirts to match doors, skirts are veneer faced...
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 ArticleIt's an unpredictable job!
first big exterior was due to start today. Looked at forecast Saturday to see the whole week was going to be rain and lots of it. Rang customer and said I'd only be there if not hammering down to power...
View ArticlePainting copper pipe and radiators
Just a quick question what do you guys prime copper pipework with? Also what are you using on Radiators? I find BM Advanced white yellows quite badly so recently using Helmi as a finish, any alternatives?
View ArticleFein dust bags
seem to remember one of you has used bags other than genuine fein ones. £35 for 5 is outrageous init! Anyway I've tried Henry hepa ones but it split apart after very short time. Any other options?
View ArticleNot a good day
Not the best week......! I've spent the week cleaning up after a very messy plasterer. In preparation to keep a nice tidy environment, dust free sanding etc ready for spraying all the woodwork in a...
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The Music Thread
Thought i'd start an ongoing music thread for members to post whatever they are feeling at the moment I'll kick start with something quite dark :devilgrin: Great story telling from Immortal Technique...
View ArticleStarted this beast this week
Started this on Monday, should take 4 - 5 weeks. Going to be using Magnolia all seasons Weathershield masonry gloss, BM advanced High Gloss on the windows, Owatrol on the railings but unsure on the...
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Happy Birthday to...
... @pd67 & @Johnny dayter jr Hope you had a good great birthday chaps?
View ArticlePaint for external varnished doors ?
Hi guys, been a while. Was wondering does anyone know of a good water based system for painting over previously stained/varnished exterior doors ? Obviously would need a good water-based adhesion...
View ArticleExit flex Tria Pro 45 Air Assisted Airless reversible tips
Finally bit the bullet and bought a batch of these with the assembly. Here s my first play at home with the Exit flex Trial Pro 45 reversible tips.
View ArticleOld dog, no new tricks
Evening all After 20+ years in this game, I've realised that much like my dress sense, I'm out of date. I thought bristle was all and oil was king! I came across this forum in my search for knowledge....
View ArticleTemporary floor protection
Hi everyone Haven't posted in a while so not sure if this has been discussed before. Please send me in the right direction if it has. Just wanted to find out what everyone thinks is the best roll out...
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