BM Primers
Hi, Right I'm looking for some advice and feedback on some of the BM primers. At the moment I use Stix and High hide which are 2 very nice primers BUT I'm getting fed up with the High Hide having that...
View Articlezinsser bullseye 123
Can anyone tell me where i am going wrong , when using Zinssers bullseye 123 i have to clean my brush out about every 10 mins or so because it gets clogged up , i am using a blaze brush. any ideas cheers
View ArticleMatt Flat HSL
Hello all! Haven't done one of these for a while. Here is a HSL I have completed this week. The spec I was given was to make it all as flat and Matt as possible! The customer hated the horrible...
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...
View ArticleBM Van Decals
Evening all, I saw that someone posted the other day about putting some BM branding on their van. I can't find it now. It was good timing as this is something we have been looking at supplying for our...
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 ArticleRoadshow from Festool hits the UK in July
Hi Starting in July the annual Festool UK roadshow comes into the UK....for more information and the stop off dealers follow this link https://www.festool.co.uk/campaigns/roadshow If you have any...
View ArticleExterior hairline cracks.
Hi guys, I don't do many exteriors but just looked at a large exterior wall job and the gable wall is full of hairline cracks, really quite a lot in various places. I'm sure it would take a day just to...
View ArticleOfficial PPS Map - Find a Professional Painter & Decorator near you map. Are...
Below you will find the Official Painter's Pit Stop member map. A map where you can add your business details to help you get picked up for potential work, primarily via Home Owners/Property Owners who...
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...
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
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 Articlefacebook live from Festool UK - July 4th 2017 @ 17.00hrs
Hi As part of a series on our range of machines we return to fb live next Tuesday. Through out 2017 a different set of machines will be featured for this. Festool UK Facebook Live is back NEXT WEEK!...
View ArticleRamblings of a new sprayer. Plus a tip for Newbies and how to clean hopper...
In a nutshell ive had highs and lows moving into spraying but it's really paying off! I have not brushed and rolled a ceiling, woodwork or radiators etc in quite a while now. I find the coverage to be...
View ArticleCherry Pickers and other lift access.
After using multiple lifts over the last few weeks I'm interested to see if any other deccies are getting use out of them as opposed to scaffold on some jobs where possible. Also be nice to see if...
View Articlewhat external paint to use
hi All, I have quite a large external to quote for, lots of windows, gable ends facia and soffits , I don't really do a lot of external stuff TBH , I done one last year using Tikkurilla Ultra Lux, and...
View ArticleDipped doors
Hia, Does anyone have any experience of dipped doors (dipped in caustic soda)? Parts of the door are taking in moisture or something. It feels tacky where it is. The customer wants them neutralising...
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Grenfell Tower inferno tragedy.
Nobody has posted as yet, but what another sad day to be hitting UK/London. Thoughts go out to the victims, families, witnesses and rescue services who are dealing with the incident still.
View ArticleBosch GSS 18v -10 professional orbital sander
Hi all I see bosch are bring out a new cordless sander. I have been using there other cordless sander which I do like while Im painting new work. Your thoughts on the sander. I would put a link up but...
View ArticleSpelling on Van Livery.
Just thought I'd say... I got in tonight from a great meet up with Craig @BenjaminMooreUK at BM UK HQ and went straight out to walk my adult JRT. I got to the top of the nature reserve and a scruffy...
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