My daughter ate some glass
No idea where to put this. This morning my daughter was found with glass in her mouth, no idea where it came from. Saw blood coming from her mouth, then gagging, then she coughed up some glass. One 3...
View ArticleMaxbo Scuttle Trap
Big box turned up yesterday with the above in and 3 Scuttles! First impression when eventually got through all the big bubble wrap was BLIMEY ITS BIG! (The trap) And very well made indeed. Had a great...
View ArticleDulux decorator centres
Just thought I would ask. Passed My local DDC store this morning. Was 8.15 am and store looked empty. Maybe I was being watched by the staff who were looking back at me? I was thinking, they can't be...
View ArticlePaper on to moisture resistant MDF
Has anybody had to do this before? I have the back of a new cabinet to paper and just wondering whether to prime/gardz first, line, or straight on with the top paper. It's only about 1100 x 1500mm and...
View ArticleStill using oil based paint for internals?
Hands up those who still use oil based paints inside apart from sealers etc...i'm only asking as i bumped into an old work colleague today who still uses oil for his internal woodwork..I stopped using...
View Articlenew to forum - hola!
Hey there all. Similar to a few newbies to this site, I've been following it for a while and finally decided to join as I find interesting other decorator's experiences, perspectives and opinions. I've...
View ArticleThe flattest of flat matt
what is the flattest emulsion you know of? Preferably a hard wearing one but no worries if it isn't. I think it probably needs matching to a Dulux colour. I know Dulux produce a 'flat matt' but thought...
View ArticleDecorating Direct - free samples.
Had a nice surprise in my decorating direct delivery today. Free 1litre sample of fossa Block and Bond. Big thanks to @decoratingdirect for that. It's a shellac based primer sealer in the same vain as...
View ArticleReviewers 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...
View ArticleGo on, try your luck...
Personally I can't get past 24 before messing up... Read the rules or rather instructions and i'm sure someone here will ace this for a bit of fun https://www.sporcle.com/games/jyrops/quiz_81
View Articlepurdy sprig and brush mate?
Does any one know if Purdy Sprig's are compatable with the brush mate storage system? Tia
View ArticleStripping back and reviving oak
Have some windows and doors to possibly strip back and oil. Problem is where the previous oil has failed the oak has gone grey and the rest of the oak is still golden, are there any products or is...
View ArticleVan total
That's right, I'm bored. How many vans have you had since going on your own etc. Also name them.
View ArticleA new one for your joke book Kev....
@Painter16 ..... This one popped up on LBC just now Kev.... its made for your book...."what is the fav dog breed for magicians ? " " An Abra-cadabra-dor"
View ArticleThe 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 ArticleGreco Truecoat II
My little sprayer. Just thought I would post as it's been a good bit of kit. I sometimes use for just 1 door as it's so l easy to clean so worth using, get a real nice paint finish. Used it today to...
View ArticleGraco FFLP spray tips
I've always used the RAC X tips and as I needed a load more thought I'd try out the new FFLP tips. The 516FFLP spits everytime you pull or release the trigger but the 208FFLP and 210FFLP were fine. So...
View ArticleRedec to small Master Bedroom.
Nothing special and the photos certainly aren't special. This was in a small master bedroom in a poorly decorated Bovis Homes abode. This time with @BenjaminMooreUK paints. Before (Left) A poorly...
View ArticleWould you go back to oil?
If all the issues from post 2010's VOC changes were reversed following Brexit?
View ArticleCap with lights in
Bought this yesterday from homebase. It's a cap with 4 led lights in. Will use when dark and maybe while painting. For £11 I think it's a good buy. I may upgrade the battery though as 4 button cells...
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