Irish builders
paddy and mick working on a house roof when a tile falls off and cuts off one of paddys ears Mick goes over and picks up the ear,is this yours paddy says mick? No says paddy it carnt be mine because I...
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Anyone used Crown P.S.B Stain Block 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...
View ArticleUpvc door and frame
I've only gone and scratched the frame on my front door inside the hall it's brown rosewood what's the best paint to use to paint it in a colour wife's going to kill me she's been waiting years to get...
View ArticleFarrow & Ball improvements to paint formula.
Article here. Farrow & Ball improves paint formula after criticism. Thoughts?
View ArticleJohn Lewis expands professional trade service.
Could you see yourself benefiting from registering on the John Lewis Home Solutions Service? "Customers can request a fully qualified, professional tradesperson via the Home Solutions app, website, or...
View ArticleThe Festool Duo Plus Syslite Working Light system.....Who has one?
Two members are on the "Winter Is Coming" thread.... saying that they have the Systlite and how good it is. I didn't want to split that thread up so ive started this. A quick look showed just the lamp,...
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...
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Anybody taken on a stinky valspar redec?
Hi guys. Went to look at a job tonight involving the smelly valspar problem. Customer wanted a proffesionals option as they had straight up offered her £500 and said all it need is 2 coats of alkali...
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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,...
View Articlepurdy sprig and brush mate?
Does any one know if Purdy Sprig's are compatable with the brush mate storage system? Tia
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Plastic scrapers
These are £1 from wilko and very handy. Good for dry flex resin and mixing powder fillers as I find the metal scrapers dig bits of plastic from containers when using. With a nice sanded edge you can...
View ArticleCrown Interior Breatheasy
Hey lads On a job, paint was provided. Crown 10L Premium Matt Breatheasy, mixed in a Beige White colour. Never used the stuff before. I always use either Colourtrend or Dulux. But this Crown stuff...
View ArticleBlackrock trousers BEWARE !
The first pair of Blackrock painters trousers I bought were costly as the mobile pocket velcro does not work and as I was getting into the van it flew straight out of the pockets and smashed on the...
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 ArticleJobman Painters Workwear Trousers -1
Seeing @Fellowbrush 's post about Blackrock trousers and the phone pocket not being adequate for his phone storage, reminded me... I've had my £75 +vat Jobman Painters Trousers just under a year now...
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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 ArticleWinter is coming..... Working lights and heaters!
Hi guys. I've finally taken the plunge and I'm going han solo. I'm looking to purchase some working lights and a suitable heater. Heaters main function is drying assistance so I'm guessing one with...
View ArticleFill or gardzs first
doing job at mo strip paper off ,walls not to bad so going yo paint on top ,no lining paper just bit filler here there,so after giving walls light sand would you gardzs then fill or orther way round...
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.
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