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Disaster of a summer!

Of all times of the year Summer used to be my busiest. For example the last 2 summers I have had a school each to do (interior) along with numerous exteriors and the odd new build/interior work. My...

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Precision, low tack tape

After the recent discussion re painting trim first then walls; - (didn't realise theres so much collective knowledge/skill on this here) I'm wondering if you could share your thoughts - which is the...

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Cheeky customer.

Just went to price up an outside which has high gables..Me:it will have to be scaffolded..Customer:why's that..me:because it's very high & I'm not going to risk my life working off a...

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Ramblings of How I'm getting on with my Gracco GXFF

So a few months ago I was shown a few sprayers and tips, having never touched one before I spent 1k on 1.5k worth of kit. What a fantastic move that was!!! Ive slowly got better at using the kit and...

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Advance Matte - UK launch

Afternoon all, I know many of the fans of Advance have been waiting eagerly for our UK launch of Advance Matte. The wait is over. @Dellboy you can relax now. It's live on the website on the Advance...

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Where's mypaintbrush gone?

As title suggests where has mypaintbrush gone. The site has been down for a while now?

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Recent job

Finally finished job for joiner neighbour I was due a favour

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Abranet not sticking to Festool RTS

Hia I just sent my festool off to be repaired because the sheets kept falling off the sander. Got it back (another brand new one I fact - but that's another story) And it's doing the same. The 80 grit...

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cheeky bugger

Priced a kitchen back in April , job entailed repaint of existing units, install new island and replace worktops with granite. Spent a fair bit of time on getting the price together only for her to...

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Multiple drop pattern

Multiple Drop Patterns. How often are paperhangers on here coming across these? I noticed someone mention this on Twitter and it occurred to me I don't think I've actually hung one of these....

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"Superior" lining paper....laugh!!

Why can't they leave well alone? Have used Albany 1400 lining paper hung with Solvite cold water paste for years.. Brilliant! Now it's re-labelled 'Superior' , however, it's anything but.. The lining:...

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Signwriting

The art of signwriting lives on... View attachment 8714

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Are there any sprayers in the Warwickshire area?

Hi guys so I am looking at venturing into spraying, I am just wondering if there is any one on here who would be willing to show me the ropes in turn I would labour for free/ tape up clean up tea boy...

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Ear protection - Tough sounds Review

Iv been meaning to get a little review up on these for a while now for those who do a a day on the sanders and like there radio whilst doing so. So lets be honest, though some off the machines we use...

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Sadolin Beautiflex

Split this post from @Craig murison Showcase Thread here. The Sadolin Beautiflex was mentioned there but I thought it might be better to start a new thread on it rather than detract from Craig's...

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synthetic oil brush

Hello all ,I am looking for a synthetic brush for oil based paints, I am trying to be as animal friendly as possible whilst still achieving as professional finish as possible.. thanks in advance will

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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...

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Hello....

I've just joined up, so popping in to say Hi! After what feels like a lifetime of lining the coffers of corporate fat cats, a couple of years ago, I thought scr*w 'em, and decided to follow a life long...

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MPB Fantasy Football 2017/2018

Hi Folks, It's that time of year again and with the new premier league season approaching we have set up another Painters Pit Stop / MyPaintbrush Fantasy football league. To take part all you have to...

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The 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...

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