UK paints do they have a future?
With the influx of foreign paints that are bar far better quality than our own UK paints especially our trade paints, is there a future for them or will they survive solely for the DIY/retail market,...
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Cannot get on the office section?
Tim, I can't seem to get onto the office section.. but I can access everywhere else have I been banned?
View ArticleHarlequin paper
I have a job on two weeks time, two walls in one room,different paper on each, both by harlequin. Walls to be stripped and cross lined. Anyone hung this and had any probs? One is straight match stripes...
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PPS being read at 36,000 feet
Hi Everyone, Just wanted you to know I'm checking in at 36,000 feet. Like a good book I just can't put you down I'm boring my fellow passenger with paint talk. They don't know what they are missing....
View ArticleFarrow and Ball + Owatrol?
I don't have a search bar so I'm sorry if this has already been covered. I'm using FandB Estate Eggshell, which I've never had the pleasure of using in 37 years, but I have read a lot of negative stuff...
View ArticleLG Intelligent Eggshell
in ' Flint'. On pre primed MDF, 1 LG u/c, 2 x eggshell, grinning in places, noticeably on the frames. Their emulsion IMO is ok, nothing to write home about, usual stuff really. Deep colours, 3 -4 coats...
View Articlewooden garage doors
Looking for some suggestions. I have a couple of softwood garage doors in Sikkens light oak to do, but there is rot at the base of one of the t&g boards which I will repair with resins. Also the...
View ArticleTikkurila Ultra - Anyone tried it?
Has anyone on here tried Tikkurila Ultra Gloss on exteriors yet?
View ArticleWorkwear
what are you deccies wearing? Thinking of getting a couple of t-shirts short and long sleeved, a couple of hoodies etc all with my logo on, looking more professional I think. What are your thoughts,...
View ArticleLining paper blowing out around windows?
Ok so I've lined loads of rooms bur this time I'm using B line ready mixed addy. I leave it to sit several minutes. For some reason no matter how well I smooth it around the windows it just lumps up...
View ArticleGarage door advice
Hi guys looking for some advice. im pricing for a job this week and the customer has asked me to prepare and coat up a metal garage door and frame...I have no issues with the prep aka sand down spot...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore and the "funny packs" issue....
Once you have used BM it follows there is no going back IMO. There has been discussion about how wanting to buy say colour ABC in (near too)5L has the additional expense of paying more pro rata for the...
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Hi all..
Hi, am Andy Lawton time served painter with 22 years experience ( for my sins) I live in Halifax west yorks..
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Benjamin Moore paint
Guys just picked this up from another forum Benjamin Moore paints from the other side of the pond available over here from yesterday 2nd september https://www.benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk/ Tim in wrong...
View ArticleFestool Ctl sys
seen a few people buying one as a 2nd extractor so had a nosey on YouTube at them and they look absolutely brilliant! Anyone on here got one?
View Articlero 90
I might get myself an ro 90 this weekend for woodwork and my kitchens and furniture but what's the best festool sandpaper to buy for that type of stuff? Need some that will be good for sanding paint...
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Desowood Repair System
Had a flier through today promoting this gear, has anyone tried it, does it compare to Repaircare
View ArticleWhere do you buy your roll and stroll?
I need to find somewhere local as I need it asap How much are you guys paying for 100m and where from?
View ArticleFew pictures of recent papering jobs.
Few papering jobs in the last few months. The staircase with the stained handrail, that was all brown stain at first, but came out quite well. View attachment 5971 View attachment 5973 View attachment...
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