Repair care Mini Profi alternative
Hi all, For those of you thinking of getting the Repair care Mini Profi grinder I can suggest a much cheaper alternative. The Makita GD0600, works great, a fraction of the price and will accept the...
View ArticleDust free sanding survey (Walls & ceilings)
I would be most grateful if all forum users could complete this survey. Many thanks all.
View ArticleHi all
Hi to all I'm Matt, a Painter & Decorator for 8 years based in South Birmingham mainly doing private domestic work. Recently gone it alone after learning the trade from my dad who has finally hung...
View ArticleRemoving masking tapes
So having this spring/summer moved from Oil based to water based and never really masked anything up before apart from when spraying, I have been masking glass etc prior to using allcoat and other...
View Articlewhich paint stripper........?
hi everyone, I'm starting a new large contract soon , and cleanliness is key ! the contract consists of stripping very large (approx 36 inches circumference) gluelam handrails. my issue is as these are...
View ArticleBest flat matt emulsion
Hi just came back from pricing job customer requested flatt mat emulsion. It's farrow and ball colours but wants mixed in cheaper alternative any ideas
View ArticleDulux Light and Space
Has anybody used this? Other than finding out it only comes in 5ltrs, is more reflective due to the 'glass' particles in it, what ever that means, and being a lot more costly than standard trade Dulux...
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Painting Fibreliner
Been using Fibreliner for a while now, cant see much difference between Erfurt and Wickes own except for the cost! I have always found it difficult with the amount of coats required, normally 3 coats...
View ArticleParcel from holland
had a parcel arrive from Holland ,when I opened there was a rubber fanny inside,I thought how about that,two lips from Amsterdam
View Articleliquid sandpaper
Hi all, I'm a bit behind on a job. I've got about five doors and architraves to repaint - pretty much the same colour. I was wondering about to trying liquid sandpaper for the first time since someone...
View ArticleEurope in or out??
A topic that we will all have a opinion on and soon we'll have a vote about it. Just wondered what fellow brothers are thinking about this. Let's not make it a political slagging match, I'm interested...
View ArticleIn line for a right b*llocking ..
Its been a while, again. As some here may know, I'm an apprentice painter with a medium sized firm 99% of our work is industrial ( factories and super schools etc. ) Thursday I was asked to give an MDF...
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 ArticleWater based on radiators???
I'm using DT QD satin for the millionth time atm I tend to Armstead qd prime / UC it first as I find that works best But I've never done a radiator when doing these jobs Any advice???
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tikkurila
Just a heads up for anyone that orders theirs through Ben, spoke to him yesterday and they have no helmi 10 till next week sometime because they have had to get rid of the batch they have as it's got...
View ArticlePre pasted mural??
Just been up to see a job and it's a pre pasted mural, it's going on top of a recently painted (vinyl matt) wall. Should I be thinking about sizing or not. It's a butt joint so no worry about damaging...
View ArticleWorking away
I don't normally do this as a rule but have a customer who has a holiday let. I do quite a bit of work for her and she asked me if I would be interested to do it. She wasn't very happy with the last...
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The Music Thread
Thought i'd start an ongoing music thread for members to post whatever they are feeling at the moment I'll kick start with something quite dark :devilgrin: Great story telling from Immortal Technique...
View Articleschool corridors
OK gents , pricing a job in a school, was built new last year but all decorated in what seems to be a normal vinyl matt. As a result the lower half of the corridor walls are well soiled. The client has...
View ArticleFestool RTS advice
Evening people, I'm 99.9% convinced on buying a RTS 400, but have a couple of questions. Will the extractor hose fit directly to my Mirka 915? Is it worth spending the extra and getting the EQ with...
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