Selling 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...
View ArticleWhats your opinion or experiences?
Hi guys Sorry i know there are many posts about this but i really want to know your personal opinions or experiences about checkatrade, trusted trader or my builder? Are they really what there made out...
View ArticleBM prices
Hi guys i would like to give bm a go for ceiling and walls. Checked the prices online and comes out before discount 72.50 for under 4 litres for walls. My customers wouldn't pay for this unless its a...
View ArticleScaffolding tight to the wall?
when you start a job and scaffolding Is tight against the wall do you take a spanner to it and move or leave well alone? This bit is near the apex of gable end and will be impossible to reach after...
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 ArticleRusty 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...
View ArticleBest 15" roller and frame and scuttle
Wondering about up grading to 15" bring on the jokes ha ha . What Roller sleeves and frames and scuttles / trays . are the big guys using. Been looking at the perfection and hammy frame , purdy frames...
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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 ArticleFestool CTL or CTM for decorators?
Was speaking with @Duluxdaz on Twitter a couple of days ago and he mentioned he'd been having a chat with a Festool Rep about dust extraction for painters and decorators. Apparently, the rep stated...
View ArticleA very nice man cave
Just finished this for a CEO of a European bank , the designer changed the colour scheme from light to dark , Had everything mist coated, plus one in the finish colour then was informed we were given...
View ArticleIndasa 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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Whats best anti-mould paint to use?
Hi guys Looking for a bit of advice what is the best anti mould paint to use to both seal it and stop it from coming back? Got a ensuit bathroon to do and it has worst mould av ever seen . I usally...
View ArticleSikkens Az / Sandtex Flexi Gloss
Hi guys I've got exterior coming up. Under some regulation need to be in oil based finish I'd like to stick with Coverstain ( quick recoat time) and gloss finish ? Sikkens or Sandtex ? Or some other...
View Articlebest value trim paints to spray?
Ive used nothing but Benjamin Moore Advanced Gloss or Satin (water based) on all my trim over the last year and now im into spraying im still using it. I seem to be doing a fair few rentals at the...
View ArticleEver get that feeling...
When a new customer asks waaaaaaaaaay too many questions, usually via email. Initial enquiry isn't a phone call, its an email or text. This usually rings alarms bells as every problem client we have...
View ArticleAdding Pressure guage?
Does anyone know if it's possible to add a pressure guage to a wagner power oainter 60? Cheers
View ArticleJob cancelled last minute!!!!
Jesus, there's times I hate what I do.... Got a call a few weeks ago to price an exterior for a charity organisation. They do not own the building. Anyways I drove 25 mins to view it. Priced it up and...
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Small staircase.
Completed this over the last couple of days. No feature wall paper on this one Walls in Dulux "Honey Mustard" soft Sheen and woodwork in Dulux Satinwood trade oil based. The customer had already got...
View ArticleWhat's the best caulk out there?
whats the best caulk out their ? I ve used the everbuild stuff, its a bit hit and miss as you can get a good tube that flows freely then the next one will have a big lump half way through that blocks...
View ArticlePlastic floor protector
Just used some floor protector film bought from my local screwfix. Was ok but the 25m roll didn't go far so I'm thinking of buying 100m rolls off the Internet, but prices very so much. Found some that...
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