Lowering a sheen
So I have been re doing doing some oak stairs and the risers for a client and it was in a polyurethane satin, they are happy but the sheen is abit much for them they would prefer it more of an...
View ArticleCheapest way to cover mud cracking
I have a room with walls that have mild mud cracking all over. I'm used to this on a small scale and Zins BIN tends to fix this. It'd be expensive to do a whole room with bin. Im guessing the answer is...
View ArticleGood trim paint for hvlp
I'm looking for suggestions on a good wb paint to use for trim through a 4 stage hvlp turbine. And also advise on thinning and tip sizes. I'd also like to spray bullseye 123, how well will this spray...
View ArticleIntroduction
Hi all, if you don't already know me, let me introduce myself I am the Sales Manager for Tikkurila UK and cover Wales, Gloucestershire and the south west. Cheers Gareth
View ArticleCourier Experiences - Good and Bad.
A recent material delivery had got me thinking about creating a new thread about the Couriers that are used by our suppliers and, to name the bad ones and put up photos of parcelled items that are...
View ArticleGrave yard humour
I was once against , but now I am for Fat people to be buried next to each other .......the plot thickens .
View ArticleNew tikkuralla shop St. Helens
Hi all . I know this may seem an odd review. Went to the new shop in St. Helens today as been hearing good reports about there paint . Got some super white and some trim products as of yet to use . So...
View ArticleTikkurila Miranol & Otex Primer/Uc
Ok here's my thoughts on these products The windows I had were only done 2years ago (really badly done), done the normal prep and was really looking forward to using the otex as I here good things,...
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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...
View ArticleGrandad
I sometimes wounder what my grandad would think of what I do for a living , he spent all his life in the kebab business , in fact he was buried with all his equipment .... hes probably turning in his...
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MyPaintbrush PPS Fantasy Football League
Hi all, I hope everyone is all well and good. As some of you may know we are mad football fans and had the season of our lives last year when the mighty foxes only went and won the league!! This season...
View ArticleAura Satin Exterior review.
Thought I'd make my review debut coinciding with my first use of Aura Exterior. With the good weather last week I decided to start an exterior on a typical four bed Barrett detached. Apart from an apex...
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 ArticleRamblings of How I'm getting on with my Gracco GXFF episode 2
I've used this kit a few times now since buying it on the training course but now I have two houses to do. Im on day 3 now of spraying a large 4 bedroom house minus the bedrooms. It's taken 2.25 days...
View ArticleSelling sand to the Saudis
Do the merchants still do can recycling? One you've paid a premium for your paint, thebuggers then charge for something to solidify the leftovers, then DDC wanted 75p a can to recycle it. Do I look...
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Fossa Mini Roller Kit Comp...
We've got three of these kits to give away to PPS members... You get a Fossa 12 Litre Paint Scuttle - plus matching Disposable Pull-Liner set, a Quick release Barracuda mini roller frame (fits the...
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Contract Matts
What is it with contract matt these days??!?!?... Its becoming virtually impossible to roll a ceiling without getting flashing/shearing. worse still if there are loads of downlighters to tend with......
View ArticleMirka DEOS 353CV 81x133mm 230V Orbit 3,0 Case UK
Has anyone seen the new @Mirka UK (Ltd) Mirka® DEOS 353CV? I have only just seen it online and it looks a cracking little tool. Same pad size as RTS 400. It looks fantastic and would love to get my...
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