Is Zinsser Bin primer suitable for sealing exterior stained wood?
Hi, I've got a customer who has just bought a house with side gates accessing the off road parking area. These are currently stained and he wants them painting. I've done a lot of painting over...
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Anyone use one of these platforms?
This platform has been great on this job. I modified the top by bolting some ply board to the metal walk boards as they ain't great to walk on. Don't use this platform much but when I do it's...
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 ArticleWallpaper pasting machines.
Has anyone used their pasting machine for anaglypta/embossed type papers. .As I only use mine for linning papers usually..Next week I've got to paper & paint a HSL in an anaglypta type paper. Thanks.
View ArticleZinsser allcoat water based
Hi, Has anyone here had any experience using the zinsser allcoat water based as a primer for new woodwork/preprimed mdf trim?
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BM Eggshell - Which one?
Starting a job tomorrow, a bedroom with fitted wardrobes, the doors I am replacing with 18mm MDF with routered edges and lots of draw fronts. My plan is to spray all the units with XVLP. Priming with...
View Articlepasting table
I need a new one but not bought one in ages. Any suggestions as to where to get a good one?
View ArticleViewing work
Back in 2009 I called to view some work local to me. It had been arranged for 7pm on a Thursday if memory serves. I knocked at door with no reply, however I had a feeling someone was home. You just do...
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 ArticleB.I.N alternative ?
Anyone came across an alternative to bin for priming varnish/pine etc for furniture and bigger flat areas. ? While ive used it many times before I find it just ok for spot priming stains and the like...
View ArticleGraco tip extension gaskets
Hey all hope everyones good.So I used my new Graco tip extension for the first time yesterday and got loads of paint leaking from where it screws on to the gun.I took it off and looked inside at theres...
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...
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What paint system would I use for folding patio doors?
Hi guys what would you suggest here, I was thinking of just rubbing them down and giving them a couple of coats of Osmo UV Protection as I'm doing inside and out and they're in good nick already. Or is...
View ArticleWooster silver tips with BM advance
Hi, For a long time now I have been using the Wooster silver tips for walls and ceilings. I use blazes for trim with Aura. However I am currently moving over to BM advance and will cut the trim last....
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...
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...
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Anyone used Crown P.S.B Stain Primer?
Hi all just wondering if anyones used PSB as I have a large cabin to paint in Sadolin Superdec, Crown spec it in the data sheet. The existing finish is a coloured woodstain that appears sound so my...
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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...
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Competition Time w/ Spring Tools.
Right then folks, can you recall the thread about Spring Tools for #PaintersAndDecorators and the videos I put up? Well I am so jealous, because two members here are going to be winning a set of these...
View ArticleBest mdf primer
hi, What does everyone use as their primer over bare mdf? I currently use Stix as sands so easy then BM HH on top for opacity followed by top coats.
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