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New coving
Evening all Just after a bit of advice. Currently at a property where new coving has been installed today. Can you paint straight on with Matt Emulsion or do I need to water down/mist the first coat ??...
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We have another Sponsor for PPS.
Ladies and Gentlemen members, We are happy to announce that Benjamin Moore UK (Shaw Paints) is now sitting within our Sponsor Block in the sidebar of our forum. It's a pleasure to welcome them there
View ArticleThe Film & TV Thread
After the recent Interstellar thread by Puma, I though a film and TV thread would be useful. I personally love a decent film, and find some of my friends' recommendations absolutely shocking. Hopefully...
View ArticleNew member conversations and searching forums
Is there a search function on the forums? I have no 'Start a new conversation' button, is this because I am a new member? Many thanks.
View ArticlePainting over wallpaper
the paper in question is sound and has been put up well. It's fairly new, a couple of years old I reckon. It's in a static caravan, and the place is immaculate really. This is not going to lift when we...
View ArticleNo nonsense 2 pack filler
is it any good? Would prefer U pol fantastic but need first thing in the morning and local car body supplies don't open till 8.30. Screwfix have no nonsense and would save me a lot of time.
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It's the little things - Benjamin Moore UK
I meant to post this last week I placed an order on Thursday last week with @BenjaminMooreUK . Only for two quarts of gear, one being a white. This was done online, payment was taken, all hunky dory!...
View ArticleI thought I had Jeremy Beadle on the phone....
Was working away on Wednesday , my phone rings. " Hello, can I help ? "...... "Yes,I would like two bedrooms done ." Like everyone,Im snowed under at this time of the year and find it best to enquire...
View ArticleWater based over oil on externals
Still not fully confident on putting W/B systems over oil on externals. Don't know if it's just down to the shocking jobs we have had to go over the last few years, but the failing oil coatings do not...
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Hello
I've been running my own business for 15 years. Enjoy working on older properties and doing refurbishment. Looking forward to increasing my specialist product knowledge through these forums
View ArticleJonno's quick dry opaque
Have a shed and gates to paint with quick dry opaque. They have been previously painted but I'm not sure what with. Will this be ok to go straight over after a clean down and a sand. I've not used much...
View ArticleGraining/marbling w/kend, with Patrick laheyne
Hello all, I'm organising a weekend course with Patrick laheyne from Belgium, Patrick will be teaching the following, Rosso Verona marble, Pickled Oak and tromp l'oiel mouldings, all panels, handouts,...
View ArticleKeep it in the family
letter to social security Dear sir,madam Many years ago I married a widow out of love,she had a 18year old daughter ,after the wedding my father came to visit us and he fell in love with my step...
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newbie
Hi all at painters pit stop 11 years and still learning... Split from here: http://www.painterspitstop.com/threads/gloss-wrinkling.9355/
View ArticleHi All
Hi everyone! Thanks for having me on the forums. I've been painting and decorating for about 8 years now on my own but have recently decided to go into business with a friend that is also a painter and...
View ArticleRhino edge tape
painted a black feature wall today with white walls either side. Used Rhino Edge tape for the first time and worked a treat. Easily as good as Frog tape And half the price. Result
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gloss wrinkling :(
glossed a front door yesterday in dark blue sandtex flexi gloss. Came to it this morning and was gutted to find it containing many wrinkles this has never happened before. Could it be a reaction to...
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Fat Hog Brushes & Rollers
Hi guys. I don't think this is the best place for this post (yet) but I'm hoping it will earn it's place If anyone has any feedback or reviews on Fat Hog products that they've used in the last 12 - 24...
View ArticleLittle Greene Oil eggshell...pants!
2 years ago used little greene oil eggshell for the same customer and it was awesome, particularly in application. Today, I gave up with it and used my faithful Mac undercoat just so the woodwork had...
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Why do people stop posting
Been reading through old postings, and was wondering why it is that some regular posters all of a sudden just stop posting
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