Mirror finish front door
I've got this coming up next week and I've not done one to this spec before. Using BM Regal unless advised otherwise. So a few questions The current coating is sanding down really well - eg it is black...
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The Music Thread
Thought i'd start an ongoing music thread for members to post whatever they are feeling at the moment I'll kick start with something quite dark :devilgrin: Great story telling from Immortal Technique...
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 ArticlePPS 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...
View ArticleProperty Conversion 2017
As some of you from the 'Club House' section of the forum this is a project that's been in the pipeline for the last 4-5 months. Late last week we finally exchanged and my clients took ownership of the...
View Article1930's staircase
1930's staircase. White vinyl matt on walls and ceilings. Armstead water based Satin on woodwork. Paper was a Graham And Brown "paste the wall" non woven.
View ArticleFencing...
Not sure if this is the right place for this post, but I guess it's part of preparation for a job! I've got a faily big job coming up and I need some sort of fencing. The job is to prepare and paint...
View ArticleGalvanised Gates and railings.
Hi all, I have looked through previous posts but cant find anything about painting galvanised gates and railings. My original thought was wash down with meths, apply mordant solution , wash down then...
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Axus 12" shears
Got these today, Axis 12" scissors,high carbon Japanese steel, very sharp , a bit bulky on first use but soon get used to em Good price too, considering the quality, about 15 quid or do. Happy cutting...
View ArticlePaste the wall paper - line, prime or straight up?
I have to hang some fairly pricey papers on a big domestic job I've just started. I seldom do any paper-hanging beyond the very occasional feature wall so it's not my area of expertise and the designer...
View Articlefinished product
thought it better to put up the link to the professional photos all in mylands http://www.bwlestates.co.uk/gallery.html
View ArticleFibre tape gun
Marshalltown make a fibre tape gun. I want one. £50 I think but for the corners it would make it so easy to do. Then a little Easyfill or Troupet and it's sorted. This is a link to a 30 second demo...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleExterior Knots
Evo stick exterior (blue bottle) over highly resinous knot Scraped the area, cleaned with meths, 2 coats early February photo today. Zero sap leakage, thought it would be worth sharing. South facing,...
View ArticleBathroom ceiling
after some advice. Recently ( 3 months max) redecorated a very small bathroom ceiling. The property was 5 years old, everything, although done pretty well, had been coated in contract Matt, including...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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