New Festool connectors
So Festool have redesigned their extractor hose and machine connectors, my new RO90 came with the new connector, this means I will have to swap the connectors on all my machines to enable an easy swap...
View ArticleDefine "Professional Painter"
A lot of people have different ideas for their perception of what professional Painter means. Does working in the trade for a living make you a professional? Short answer - Yes it does. If you get...
View ArticleVan drooling...
I really want a merc Vito Sport...racked out in systainer vantainer system... saving me nads off... Still love looking at Aggies wagon on the vav thread.. also love the Transpotters but they are soo...
View ArticleWashed floor
done in Benjamin Moore floor paint 673 ice green watered down 60% View attachment 6191
View ArticleWax advice needed urgently
morning all- having some difficulty with finding a coloured wax which the client is happy with. The finish from briwax is lovely, but the colour isn't right. Have tried antique pine and antique brown...
View ArticleSwimming pool decking
https://goo.gl/photos/Jn16qosZkmUcCx5p9 Advice please on what to use on this swimming pool surround, customers before have just used things like ronsal. Cheers Hope you can see photo ok
View ArticleGalvanised rails and gate
I am after a spec for this, including a suitable paint that somebody on here has used, and obviously a system that works. This is new galvanised exterior railings, fitted last week, nothing on them...
View ArticleInterior waterproof paint
I am after a coating that will waterproof a sloping ceiling above a shower, this area is constantly soaked by water during use. All previous acrylic emulsion's have failed, I need something that is...
View ArticleMan U fans
Can any Man United fans on here confirm the rumour that after winning the FA cup this year, you've now signed up for another years support. This is after been strongly linked with Leicester City.
View Articlesharing
Old couple go into mc Donald's ,the old man buys 1 burger and fries,sits down and cuts the burger in half and gives is wife half then counts out the fries and gives her half of them as well,another...
View ArticleThe vibrating brush
Anybody seen this? I'ts the gimmicky version of the lucas brush Its part beard trimmer , part paint brush!
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 ArticleBenjamin 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 ArticleWhy does this happen
When I reply to a post on a number of occasion. I am getting a message saying a error as occurred and I Have to wait for 132 seconds.
View Articleportable dust extractor
Hi guys I remember a few months back someone posted a ebay link to a 30pound mini dust extractor/filter you can use when sanding ceilings...does anyone else have a link to this? I've tried the forum...
View ArticleGreetings All
Hi all, so Ive been meaning to introduce myself for a while, but never seemed to find the time, here goes. My name is Andy, Im in Kent and Ive been in the trade for 17 years. I was taught mainly by my...
View ArticleCustomers !!!!
Don't know about you guys, but I have always booked customers in advance sometimes for two or three months. This week alone I have turned down three jobs for people who don't want to wait more than a...
View Articlebm satin
I'm using bm advanced satin tomorrow. All woodwork machine sanded and Dunlop fine surface filler used all over the shop. My question is do I need to spot prime any bare wood or just go for 2 satins. So...
View ArticleInterior oak windows and sills
6 year old property with oak window frames , sills, skirting, doors. The sills and window frames inside are stained from condensation and were black in places. I've prepped and got back to nice clean...
View ArticleI'm in the house!
Hi guys, I'm Lee from the West midlands. Worked for my dad for 10 years then started trading 2 years ago on my own. Reputation rapidly growing and throughout the year finding myself booked up 4 months...
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