Sikken's Rubbol Satura 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 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 ArticlePliolite overcoating
my current job is an old stone built house that's been painted with johnstones pliolite about 8 years ago. Mostly in good sound condition with very little flaking. When I originally looked at the job...
View ArticleExterior slate sills
I have a customer who want his slate sills striped of paint and left unpainted. Wise man but what's best way of getting old paint off without staining or marking the old slate.
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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 ArticleWhere's Bitzz?
Bitzz has not been on here for ages..... anyone seen him? I'm wondering if it was this nonsense that has caused his disappearance... hope not... top dollar fella. Hope he's not ill ?
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Brush Competition
After Buckers inspired review of our brushes we thought it would be good to have a little fun and give you a chance to win some BM brushes. Three lucky winners will receive one flat sash, one angle...
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
View ArticleHow slavishly do you stick to manufacturers systems .
I know the manufacturers like us to buy only their complete system, but surely once a comparable paint has dried you can paint it with any finish from any producer. Do I really need the Rubbol primer,...
View ArticleOdd looking stains
havinin given this exterior a dam good thrashing with a power wash I'm a bit gutted these stains remained. What's caused them and what's likely to seal them in. View attachment 8648 View attachment 8649
View ArticleDexters Workwear promotions
Just to let everyone know we are running a couple of promotions this month. We have an offer of 20% off all starter packs this month so grab yourself bargain. If you are working with any of the other...
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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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...
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Total years of Experience on PPS?
Talking with a member today and I was wondering what the combined age of all of our paint trade experience was on PPS. If you fancy putting your time in the trade down (applying paint/paper) we'll know...
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Dexters 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
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Fist of all would like to introduce myself , and say Hi to everyone. We have joined the forum to interact get your feedback on how we can serve your needs and requirements for your trade. If you have...
View ArticleWhat's the best caulk out there?
whats the best caulk out their ? I ve used the everbuild stuff, its a bit hit and miss as you can get a good tube that flows freely then the next one will have a big lump half way through that blocks...
View ArticleBuilders nick extractor adaptors!
A bit weird maybe, but I did a job at a house with a few builders working on the bathroom and my extractor adaptor one of the rubber adaptable ones when missing. Then in the same house, a few months...
View ArticleRO 90 delta sanding pads?
anyone know where I can buy some delta sanding pads for the festool Ro90, I've only had it a week but can't find any delta abrasive pads? Axminster have sent them back!
View Articlesouth facing front door
Hi guys I have to redo a front door which I painted a couple of years ago as it is seriously peeled and cracked. I did it in Little Greene Oil Eggshell in Black. It gets the sun all day though and I...
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