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Streaky sticky diamond matt

Iv done quite a few bathrooms with Dulux Diamond Matt over the last 12 months. My local ddc has always said that it was better than Crown clean extreme, but then they would wouldnt they. Iv had 2...

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Regal Select Matt

Hi Guys. Having a nightmare with this at the moment, it's flashing like a bitch!! I'm working in a very large bungalow doing the entrance which is very big. The lighting is very critical and lots of...

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Hello People....How the Devil Are You.

Hi Guys..I'm Lee from the south coast that lives & works in Worthing & the surrounding areas..I've been a decorator for just over 20 years now & i'm still learning.

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The 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...

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Regal Select Matte

Hi Guys. Having a nightmare with this at the moment, it's flashing like a bitch!! I'm working in a very large bungalow doing the entrance which is very big. The lighting is very critical and lots of...

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Graco finish pro 9.5 hvlp smart start

Finally got round to uploading aload more vids to my YouTube channel. Thought a few may want to see whats included etc with with new Graco finish pro 9.5 Action vids are getting uploaded aswel as my...

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Best 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 ,...

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Mirka/Festool sanding pads

Hello all....not been on for a very long time.....mainly because Mistcoat changed the format of site and I can't get my bloody head around it!! No only joking.....mainly because my job title changed...

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Top Dec Brush Review

Here we go then Recieved 2 brushes (see pic) initial impressions from packaging, they are your standard throw away brush style, clear plastic wrap, no info about the brush, the minimum if I could...

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Cowboys......sigh !!!!!!!!

I've had two calls in the space of a week from people who have had a so-called "decorator" in who have then proceeded to make a right royal f-up of the job and, quite rightly so, the poor old customer...

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Using Predictive Text when posting.

Ladies and Germs May I plead with you tonight? A lot of us are using smart devices to make our posts on PPS and other social media platforms. In using these devices, often times the predictive text...

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Exitflex 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 Exitflex Tria Pro 45 reversible tips.

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tikkurila optiva primer / bare plaster?

Evening all, Any one got experience with this gear on bare plaster? if so is it a good sealed surface it leaves or more just another contract emulsion?. Looking to base out before going over with the...

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Graco finish pro 9.5 demo. Spray upside down.

Hey guys and gals. Just to say thanks for everyones interest so far and hope people are enjoying the videos or at least hopefully theyre helping a few of you out. This ones the finish pro in action. At...

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A Saturday job

Don't like working Saturdays but, I am tomorrow. Old front door to sort out, loads of paint on it so gonna rip it off with my new toy! RO90. Customer wants a satin finish so going for Johnstones Aqua....

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Wagner XVLP 3500

I've been thinking of dabbling into the dark art of spraying... 9x louvre doors does that to you. Anyone got one of these, or have an opinion on this/similar. £500 is proper top end for me and the...

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Offer to Quote

Chaps we have just received via email a request to quote for a job in London. As happens occasionaly people look at our site and get the wrong idea of what we supply and think that we are painting...

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Indasa sander

Available very soon from the paintshack. Not Sure if this is the only type of sander or if they have extractors. Thought I'd share a sneaky peak

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rough cast

Got a huge roughcast job coming up, will probably spray it. I've been wondering what you would prime roughcast with as it's never been painted before. Recommendations for stabilising solutions? Or...

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Rusty angle bead

Hi all, Just scraped a three sq ft section of inside wall and window reveal back to bare plaster. The vertical angle bead is rusty and the wall, although sound looks like it may have been affected by...

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