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Cheap but good brushes found

I see quality brushes talked about here but what about the lower end of the market. I have found 2 types of brushes that are well worth picking up. First up is Toolstation. No Loss Synthetic. Very soft...

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Benjamin Moore SuperSpec Acrylic Metal Primer.

I think @BenjaminMooreUK might be missing a trick in providing the SuperSpec Acrylic Metal Primer in only a 3.79lt tin For some one man shows, a 1lt is more than enough and can last ages. Will we be...

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Zinsser Dry Wall Pro 2 in 1

Evening all Has anyone tried this product? I've got a job upcoming where 3 rooms have been knocked into one, old and new plaster meeting across the new space and have been warned the old plastering...

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RO 90 delta sanding pads?

anyone know where I can buy some delta sanding pads for the festool Ro90, I've only had it a week but can't find any delta abrasive pads? Axminster have sent them back!

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Pre-Primed MDF

Does anyone what type of primer they use for pre-primed mdf..I don't use oil based paints for the woodwork anymore but when i apply the first coat of QD satinwood it goes a greyish white colour.

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Happy Fathers Day.

Hope you've had a pleasant Fathers Day gents!

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synthetic oil brush

Hello all ,I am looking for a synthetic brush for oil based paints, I am trying to be as animal friendly as possible whilst still achieving as professional finish as possible.. thanks in advance will

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Graco ultra cordless airless handheld

Anyone seen these? They looks amazing! Think they are pretty new out and can't find them for sale over here yet, does anyone know how to get hold of them? @SpraymanUK will you be stocking these? It's...

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Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Solvent-based Satin

On Friday we were playing around with the Zinsser's new Allcoat Exterior Satin (solvent-based) in both in White and Black, which we've just listed online. It's really been formulated as an alternative...

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Valspar paint smell - warning!!

Since the hot weather arrived I've received 2 complaints about the smell of Valspar paint. One job was finished last October, the other in February this year.. so I had to check it out. The internet is...

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Job 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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Get ur vacs out....

I know extractors are all the rage.. but i still relgiously carry around a vaccum for general clearing up chit and dust removal. I have a bit of a fettish with them..i have a green taller Bertie that...

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Smile it's Monday.

Monday morning, let's start it with a smile. View attachment 8394 View attachment 8395

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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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Wheres best to buy dust sheets and what makes are best?

Hi guys. Just wondering where u guys buy your sheets from or what make are they? Struggling to get some quality new ones at a reasonable price. Keep seeing these poly backed ones they any good? Cheers

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Farrow an Ball exterior eggshell

Hi everyone I'm after some help I'm currently using farrow an Ball exterior eggshell on a job I previously painted 7 years ago an in all fairness has lasted well I used the same paint then an it was...

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No 1 plasterer.

Just a pic of a completed external done a couple of weeks ago. People get paid decent money for producing c-ap like that. Homeowner complained to the builder, after 10 yrs and he said you shouldn't...

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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...

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New Mirka Sanders

I noticed the new sanders have come out. The new Mirka Pros is very competitively priced can't work out the difference except I think it a fixed head size, for the money I think I may jump from my...

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PPS Book Club

After catching up with PPS and your looking for something else to read, why not check in here and share your favourite reads. Personally, the best present I ever had was a Kindle. No more piles of...

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