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Filler + yellow gripfill = quick drying filler!
Decorator I work with sometimes told me to mix the easy fill with yellow gripstick so it would dry faster and we could paint this afternoon. Needless to say I ignored him and got the quick drying...
View ArticleJust onboard....
Hello all. Technically been decorating professionally for 40 years but have been dragged into other areas of income often during that time. Originally taught by my dad (who was a proper decorator) and...
View ArticleToo late to re-coat?
I used Little Greene traditional eggshell on a kitchen recently. 5 days of drying before going back on the units. However it seemed to take longer than usual to cure and as a result a bit of...
View ArticleNew to the forum
Hi I am self taught and have been decorating for about 30 years mainly for friends and friends of friends as a side line really whilst pursuing another career, from which I can now retire. I have...
View ArticleName this paper.
Can anyone of you fine gents / gentesses out their put a name to this zoffany pattern im hanging, it was left over from an insurance job were im at now. Fine stuff to hang, comes on a double roll Steve...
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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 Articlewagner xvlp 3500 or 5000 model
which one to go for wagner xvlp 3500 or the 5000 model, thanks?
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 ArticleExternal window frames and upvc door advice
Morning I have got a job painting exterior window frames and fascias on quite a large detached house. Frames are softwood and have previously been painted with white gloss. Frames seem sound enough,...
View ArticlePaint for powder coating ?
Hi, can anyone recommend a system for painting over exterior, powder coated Aluminium ? A few small areas have broken down so a primer would probably be needed. The customer is keen for a quality...
View ArticleNew BM Stockist, Bailey Paints
Morning All, Some of you may have seen that we announced a new BM stockist yesterday. As of September 1st Bailey Paints in Stroud will be stocking most of the BM range with full colour display and tint...
View ArticleThe Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus Deal Thread
I'm sure we all get emailed or told about deals on tools and materials which we either thank our lucky stars for or think 'damn I wish that was a week ago' as it could have saved me a few bob. So it...
View ArticleMist coating bare plaster
does anyone else feel that the usual mist coating process doesnt give a great bond between the plaster and the paint. I've been using watered down contract matt for years and if you catch the wall, the...
View ArticleTime Saving Ideas
Thought it would be a good subject to discuss as we all never stop learning. In our trade we not only invest in equipment and tools to save time but invent methods of work and use various products to...
View ArticleAbranet 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...
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 ArticlePrecision, 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...
View ArticleStick to what you know!
I painted a new power floated floor last week with some water based paint and it all failed on me!! Normally i use Coo Var floor paint which has always worked but choose to use a different brand so i...
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Free Tube Of Premium Putty Mastic Sealant
Hi everyone, I'm Jon from Sealants Online, I know advertising is frowned upon within the forums, so I come with freebies to soften the announcement of a brand new product that we've released on our...
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...
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