spraying new build houses
so, as i posted in my intro, i am interested in purchasing a decent airless sprayer and am relatively new to the concept. firstly, i would like to hear some painters opinions and experience of using a...
View ArticleStripping galvanised railing and gates
I've got a quite a big job on at the mo ,old library with a big exstention added on built about 8 years ago, Doing masonry ,Windows ,doors ,also metal railings and gates,it's going along nicely till we...
View ArticleFootballMad
Here's a thread for all those like me that love football, please share who you support and come here to talk anything football. I support Crewe Alexandra I have a season ticket and travel a lot of the...
View ArticlePaintersworld online decorating store
Hello. Just joined the forum. I represent paintersworld.co.uk we supply loads of leading brands via our website. Here to help if anyone needs anything. Thanks rick
View ArticleTaping around a circular window!
Hi guys so I am part of the woodwork first then tape then walls crew, however I am on a job ATM with a circular window, I think I might've be being thick but how can I tape round it? Or shall I just...
View ArticlePainting copper pipe and radiators
Just a quick question what do you guys prime copper pipework with? Also what are you using on Radiators? I find BM Advanced white yellows quite badly so recently using Helmi as a finish, any alternatives?
View ArticleCeiling paint
just wounderd what's ya go to paint for ceilings,I use bm when I can but when peps won't pay for that was thinking of using valspar till the smelly probs ,won't use johnos after its gone right down the...
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Paint Show 28th & 29th November '17 - who's going? (Official Thread)
As its getting towards the booking time again for this years show thought its about time the thread started, just looked at the Earlsden booking page the monday night is currently showing £52. Tim...
View ArticleP&D Show Giveaways
Hello, So I am planning our stand for the P&D show and I know you lot like a giveaway! Please can you answer my poll below if you get a minute. Any other feedback on stands you like etc feel free...
View Articlebbc pay
Don't know if you lads saw this today but a couple of them made my pissboil. Vanessa feltz on 350k !!!!!! What does she actually do ? And the second is 500k to Steve wright. The man is a dinosaur who...
View ArticleStarted this beast this week
Started this on Monday, should take 4 - 5 weeks. Going to be using Magnolia all seasons Weathershield masonry gloss, BM advanced High Gloss on the windows, Owatrol on the railings but unsure on the...
View ArticleDair liath le trompe l-oeil obair celtic
Not been on here for some time , been busy enough with work but manged to knock up a panel in my spare time that I designed from scratch. A few images showing firstly the graining in a grey oak style...
View ArticleSilken's Rubbol Saturn BL
Hi guys. A question for those with Silken's Saturn Bl water based experience. Basically can it be put on over Dulux water based satin without a primer ? The woodwork is currently close to the same...
View ArticleThe perennial PVA and its use or not in our world...
I'm of the school of thought that priming new plaster with PVA prior to emulsioning is a big no no. Went to quote a HSL recently . Found it was one of those enthusiastic DIYers who had started and...
View Articlebedec extra-flex masonry
Hi Guys Thinking of using bedec extra-flex on a outside next month,there's a few crack issues to put right ,no problem with toupret Just fancy trying the extra -flex as extra security
View ArticleFestool service
A mixed blessing from Festool this week. My machine got lost during transit for an under warranty repair. The good news. They replaced it with a new upgraded machine within two days of realising the...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Brushes
As some of you know I was lucky enough to win a few goodies in the @BenjaminMooreUK/ Shaw Paints competition a while back, part of the prize was some Benjamin Moore brushes. I've never been one that...
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Breathable Masonry
I've got an unusual job just across the road for a mate of mine. (And then I'll be going back to trying to sell some paint stirrers for a while etc). It is, wait for it - part lime mortared brick, part...
View ArticleBest value Flatt Matt paint for ceilings?
What do you guys use? I love Johnstones acrylic Durable Flatt Matt but obviously it costs a lot. I refuse to use a contract Matt though How about Johnstones Jonmatt?? Seems a good medium
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