Does anyone know this finish?
I haven't seen it in the flesh yet but apparently it's smooth to the touch but looks textured, any ideas?
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 ArticleIs there such a thing as a good plasterer anymore!
Remember when you used to get almost excited when u went on a job knowing its all plasterd thinking "great quick scuff,mist then 2 coats and we out a there" now i dred going to jobs knowing a plasterer...
View ArticleLooking for advice..much water do u add to masonry?
Hi Got outside masonry to paint tomorrow but to be honest everytime i do one i never get mix right and end up using tons more paint. Its been painted before and is now going a gray colour. Could u tell...
View ArticleWeathershield QD u/c and gloss for garage door?
I have a query from a potential customer regarding a steel garage door. He's bought Weathershield QD u/c and exterior gloss for it and has asked me if it would be ok. I can't answer him with any...
View ArticleWagner 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 ArticlePutty under paint
Hi folks When I was burning off paint in a house that was built in the 30's, there is a sticky putty under the paint. What is it called? Was it an old fashioned version of Swedish putty or something?...
View ArticleLocked out of business section??
Hi @mistcoat could u help me i appear to be locked out of the business section. I can't access the threads i have posted on there? I have posted quite a few threads through out the forum recently. Thanks
View ArticleBM roadshow durham
Brilliant day today trying out the excellent range @BenjaminMooreUK Has on offer. There was certainly some eye openers for me . A very professional and well presented day and a pleasure to meet Craig...
View ArticleDial non woven
I Need to get some non woven lining paper for Monday, as I've never used it before and want to give it a shot. I see that b and q are stocking Dial stuff, anyone used it? Do most of you just order...
View ArticleCreosote replacement
Morning all. I have a client who would love a almost black creosote finish to his sheds and various bits around the garden. I suggested black Sadolin Classic, they are hoping i can come up with...
View ArticleBest deal for Mirka Deros?
just sold my Mirka Deros for £200, looking for a new one. I want the 125/150 mm heads, systainer and new hose. If anybody knows a good price please let me know, ordering Monday.
View ArticleDexters Workwear.
Ladies and Gents, Please find Dexters Workwear now on our forum sidebar. We're proud to have them showing on the forum sidebar @Dexters Workwear
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 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 ArticleWomen's painters trousers.
Hi all. As a female decorator I am looking for a decent pair of painting trousers ( not the overalls) for a reasonable price. Thanks!
View ArticleNew Deros like sander
http://www.powertoolsalesuk.com/rx-...0mm-random-orbital-brushless-palm-sander.html Bit cheaper than the Mirka Deros. 3mm and 6mm orbits available. Other specs seem to be the same/ similar.
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Insl-X Stix Bonding Primer - Review
A small snippet of a review to get started. I shall be using the rest of the Stix order I took delivery of today from @BenjaminMooreUK along with two nice looking confectioneries which my two youngest...
View ArticleBMs Sureseal and Stix
@BenjaminMooreUK .... good morning Craig and the gang. Thanks for saving a cake for me re your recent Durham roadshow.... I'll remember. Now... @siwel tipped me off re your Stix ( he got good adhesion...
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