The 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 ArticlePapering!
Looking for advice! Today I stripped off paper which had obviously had a previous lining paper ...the top paper came off sweet and the lining left was well adhered, seams all seeming faultless too....
View ArticleBest wood/mdf filler
Hi, What are people finding the best fillers are for new wood and mdf? Looking for easy sanding ideally. I use tx110 on deep and poly one fill on shallow currently. Occasionally ronseal 2 part. Thanks...
View ArticleWagner xvlp 3500 & BM Aura Satin
Hi, I've got an Airless rig (graco 390) which have always used for trim but have always been unhappy with the level of overspray from an Airless, so thinking of an xvlp for trim using BM Aura Satin....
View ArticleLid, trim, tape, walls = nice lines
For those who like them lines straight! F&B: Lichen & Wevet Tape: yellow frog
View ArticleEvening from Worcestershire
Hi all! I'm a decorator of 25 years experience but you stop learning!I'm looking forward to making new friends and picking a few brains !
View ArticlePaintable exterior sealant
After your thoughts please on the best exterior paintable sealant. My own place, had an extension built earlier this year but haven't got time to paint the render until next year so want something that...
View ArticleToughest opaque paint for pub tables
A carpenter friend has a big pub makeover project coming up. Anyone have any experience with a very tough/scrubbable paint he could spray on tabletops, that would withstand the rigours of a busy pub?
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Fossa Scrub Wipes
Not sure about how many use wipes but for me a essential part of my kit, used most of them on the market but I am well impressed with the Fossa Scrub Wipes care of Decorating Direct. Got them free with...
View ArticleStinky Valspar.
Hey guys so I have a job coming up to rectify some stinky Valspar paint.... it's a rancid smell btw!!! The women has said that Bnq told her to put zinsser alkali primer?!? Now I am not sure if zinsser...
View ArticlePaint or stain?
On this windowsill... is it a paint or stain? Client thinks it's a MATT finish stain. I havnt come across a matt finish stain and I've been looking for a long time, DDC said they don't exist... anyone...
View ArticleFarrow and ball estate wrecking brushes
Has anybody had any issues when using farrow and ball estate emulsion with their brushes and rollers going stiff after washing them out? I've had two blaze brushes and some white dove sleeves all go...
View ArticleWhich primer over poor gloss?
Hi all. Have a job coming up painting a house internally but someone has used waterbased gloss directly over the original oil gloss on all woodwork. No sanding or primer! It's coming off in places and...
View ArticleXvlp...
I'm looking at selling my graco 390 Airless in favour of an xvlp... I only really spray trim so want the xvlp for more control/less overspray. Was looking at the 5000 model opposed to 3500 as looks...
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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 ArticleDen Braven Anti Crack Caulk
feel free to criticise how I've used it but this is Den Braven Caulk with Dulux Durable Flat Matt on top... switch to Dunlop?
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Win a Mirka DEOS 353CV!
Hi everyone! The Mirka DEOS is finally here and we are celebrating the launch with a competition! We have a Mirka DEOS 353CV, hose and 5 packs of strips up for grabs. You can enter the competition...
View ArticlePrepping previously wallpapered walls before painting on BM paint
Hi there, I'm taking off old wallpaper. The paper is mostly coming off without the need for a steamer or any water. It just peels off very nicely on its own. The walls weren't lined and the wall behind...
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Messed up Amazon order!
Fecking Amazon! I ordered four Kindles from them & they sent me The Two Ronnies DVD.
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