Is the painting trade in a race to the bottom?
RANT ALERT! Out of curiosity I have an alert set up with Indeed, a jobs site. http://www.indeed.co.uk/jobs?q=painter&fromage=7&from=ja&hl=en&fr=t&of=0 There seems to be plenty of...
View ArticleGood trim paint for hvlp
I'm looking for suggestions on a good wb paint to use for trim through a 4 stage hvlp turbine. And also advise on thinning and tip sizes. I'd also like to spray bullseye 123, how well will this spray...
View Articlewagner xvlp 3500 or 5000 model
which one to go for wagner xvlp 3500 or the 5000 model, thanks?
View ArticleDustless sanding tip
Hi i have the mikra dustless sanding block which is great but i also have a little electric sander which was recommended on traditional painter (approx £30). If people want a cheap fix to your vacuum...
View ArticleWashable Matt opacity ?
Hi guys. My question is regarding White washable matt wall paint. What is the best value white for opacity I. E 2 coats ? I have large areas to cover so not interested in any of the designer brands as...
View ArticleHey all
Hello everyone Been a painter now for just over 20 years.Mainly done new build work for all that time but did have a few years doing council refurbs (disgusting work).Ive got into spraying in the last...
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 ArticleBest value Flat 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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Granat Net from Festool available September 2017
Hi From September 2017 Festool will launch a net abrasive for the range of sanders along with a new design of pad for the 150D...Multi Jetstream 2. MJ2 has 49 holes to increase the extraction and...
View ArticleSpraying setup advice
Hello guys and girls Been spraying for about a year now but Ive only been doing a ton of mistcoats but really want to try out doing a whole plot.We're doing apartments at the moment and Im going to be...
View Articlehi all
Hi all, Essex based painter, been painting since leaving school mainly do domestic jobs and small local businesses. Looking forward to picking your brains.
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Wagner 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 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 ArticleInvisible
a friend of mine showed me the plans for a invisible airplane, to be honest I carnt see it taking off
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Fossa Viper Trim Brushes
Brought a few of these, arrived promptly from @decoratingdirect so we'll give them a bit of a work out and report back, well presented brush, solid robust feel in the hand, see how they shape up,...
View ArticleBenjamin moore exterior paint on wooden windows
Hi, Re deciding which finish to have, the customer has asked; "Do you have a suggestion which works best for wood work, looks best, lasts longest?" I think all Benjamin Moore finishes have the same...
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 ArticleThe Film & TV Thread
After the recent Interstellar thread by Puma, I though a film and TV thread would be useful. I personally love a decent film, and find some of my friends' recommendations absolutely shocking. Hopefully...
View ArticleFont Style???
Is it just me, or has the font style changed on the forum posts? Hopefully it is just me and I am going mad!!!
View ArticlePaperhanging outfit
i wear my whites all the time, but I'm getting more and more paperhanging jobs where there's already deccys there doing the painting and they always give me funny looks when I show up to hang the paper...
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