Paint choices for kitchens/ furniture
reading on here, trying to figure out peoples system for painting kitchens as i can imagine theirs massive variety on this forum (sure some of you have travelled to tibet to see if their is a paint...
View Articlelittlegreene new oil eggshell
Has anyone used the littlegreene new flat oil eggshell. Just got it in at local brewers .I really like using there paint but the oil eggshell i found almost unworkable put that much owatrol in it...
View ArticleWaterbased paint for woodwork - why?
I was wondering the reasons why alot of you on here have made to change to waterbased for woodwork as iv always used oil based. Just wonder What the advantages were and if water based is better in your...
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....
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What would you do?
Working on a outside and noticed that on next doors pebbledash all the masonry paint has blown. There is about @12 sqm so chipping with a scraper and wire brushing is out. Question is how would you get...
View ArticlePainting order
Hi All, Just after a bit of advice. Ive got a whole 5 bedroom house to paint that's newly plastered with new woodwork. I have my Airless sprayer available and I will be getting an xvlp also but there...
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 ArticleIn the Library today.
Popped into the library today and I asked the librarian if she had any books on Self Help. She said, "Well if I tell you, it would be defeating the object if I told you where they are!"
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Reviewers Wanted.
With any luck, I am getting some samples of härdi® Pavisave Floor Protection which will be sent out direct to your address via their unit. I'm hoping it will be a pretty good sized sample! We're maybe...
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An Aardvark savaged a man at London Zoo today.
After being savaged by an Aardvark at London Zoo today, a Keeper was assured by his Doctors not to worry. Because Aardvark never killed anybody! Think about it Thank you - Spike Milligan
View Articlenon woven lining paper
hey there. I know this topic has been covered various times on this forum but I'm due to hang some zoffany paste the wall paper and wanted to know what the best lining paper is for it.I figure using a...
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HP Sauce
I bought some HP sauce the other day. It's costing me 6p a month for the next 2 years. - Tommy Cooper
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 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?
View ArticleGraco Ultra Max Handheld
hi guys, Has anybody taken the plunge with the new Graco Ultra Max? Or even the Graco Ultra? I bought the first version back in 2012 and swore I'd never buy another after issues with it and Graco being...
View ArticleTo signwrite van or not???
I've had my new van for 7 months now and still haven't had it signwritten. I don't need any more work but I'm torn with whether I should get it done for image etc. Trouble is, I like it as it is!...
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Barry is already logged out!
@barry the poor old sausage, is logged out already. We all must have been keeping him awake with some great threads/post of late. Nighty night, Mr. L
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Best Budget paint
If there is such a thing what are your opinions/experiences for best budget paints for ceilings, walls, trim interior and exterior? we are pretty clear on what the best quality paints are and that...
View ArticleHall/stairs/landing - Aura Matte.
Recently finished this hall/stairs/landing. Before I carry on, I would just like to say I only worked on the ceiling, walls and the apron. The woodstain on the woodwork was NOT done by me and the...
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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,...
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