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Decorating Direct new Evomesh sanding discs
Has anyone used the new Evo- mesh sanding discs from Decorating Direct? I was lucky enough to receive some 125 mm free samples on my last order. Been using them last week on some old painted doors and...
View ArticlePoor plastered surface
Went to see a job recently (main living room) and was told by the HO that the walls had recently been plastered and painted but in certain light there are a number of faults with the plastering namely...
View ArticleFloor paint.
I've got a wooden floor to repaint in little green floor paint - previously painted in the same. Can I do it with my graco 4 stage hvlp? If so any advice on fluid set and thinning? Would owatrol oil be...
View ArticleevoMESH abrasive discs in 125 & 150mm dia.
We're now stocking Fossa evoMESH abrasive in both 125mm & 150mm dia. hook n loop discs. Took a bit of time, but it's here now......
View ArticleWhere is the Search feature?
I cant find a way to do a search in the forum. Is there anyone aware where it can be found?
View ArticleAcrylic satinwood over solvent based undercoat - will it work?
Hi Guys, I have a new customer whose just bought a semi detached house that they are renovating throughout. They like the original woodwork and plan to keep it but don't want me to use solvent based...
View ArticleEvening all
Hi, long time lurker and first time poster. Looking forward to improving my knowledge and also maybe sharing some. Served my time as a deccy but over the years although I've always been painting it's...
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Spray tip keeps clogging! Wasted day at work!!! HELP :(
I mist coated a house yesterday in no time. Loved it. Today I was attempting to spray bullseye 123 onto all woodwork. The tip kept on clogging so I kept having to spin it 180 to clear. It quickly got...
View ArticleJohnstone's aqua gloss over oil
Hi guys need a bit of advice. Just bought a house that needs a bit of TLC, all the woodwork has been finished in an oil based gloss but it's been poorly finished / lacking another coat. Would I be able...
View ArticleFestool magazine!
Just received the 1st edition of the Painters festool magazine this morning, quite an extravagant brochure in size and quality considering it's free as long as you have bought one of there tools I...
View ArticleNailed to a date.!
Hi all, Having a few issues with stroppy customers trying to nail me to a specific date to start a job recently, would be interested to know how others deal with what can be a headache.i been in...
View ArticleWhat we're up against.......
A mate of mine who lives an hour away is plastering the inside of his new house at present, it's 2,650 sq. ft. He asked me for a price but he said his budget wasn't much.. So I asked how much is your...
View ArticleGraco ultra airless handheld corded
Been using this a few weeks now so here are my thoughts. Pros: Minimum material required I have used as little as 300ml there is no pick up tube (kind of the same principle as the 3m pps cups except...
View ArticleSikkens XD & AZ discontinued?
I didn't know but just read a few tweets on Twitter that Dulux have discontinued Sikkens AZ & XD in the UK. A "commercial decision", said Dulux. Is this true?
View Articleretentions
just wondering what peoples thoughts are on builders holding back retentions on new builds or extentions etc or the builder expecting you to go back and put the work right for free after a few months...
View ArticleTikkurila Users
Ladies/Gents Recently used a 10L of Super White and was really happy with the results. I have a few sample pots to give a run out but would welcome any thoughts on their paints you may have used,...
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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...
View ArticleFlat or Matt finishing coat.
Hi lads and Lasses, A customer of mine wants a flat finish on his woodwork in a house renovation with a mixture of old and new wood. What can you recommend for a finishing coat on woodwork that will be...
View Articlekitchen Stalls to spray
Evening All This week I have a number of stalls to spray up to compliment a new kitchen island, 6 in total, some are pre finished white and some in a pine finish from B&Q I'm told. I'm planning on...
View ArticleGetting fuel
got all emotional at the petrol station ,honest I did ,starting filling up
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