Good to be back!
Afternoon all! I've been inactive on here and in general for a fair bit due to health problems (again) something I have had from birth and will take with me the rest of my life. But pleased to say...
View ArticleWhat hobbies do you have
So just wounded away from work what interests do you peps have ,mine is watching the wolves,don't know why sometimes,also keep koi carp for years.dont have to take um for walks.like me music,and last...
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The Official Poor Workmanship Thread.
On your travels from job to job we all see some shocking cock up's from other trades, even from our own trade. Stick your finds on this thread. This is now the Official Poor Workmanship Thread. The...
View ArticleSmoke damaged ceiling.
Hi Fella's, I have a kitchen ceiling and small amount of walls to paint that have been smoke damaged. What's the best prep and sealer to use prior to painting please. Many thanks.
View ArticleCoronas
Got a corona sabre about a year ago to try out and gave it a go on a hand painted kitchen using farrow and ball, I wasn't too impressed with it so it just ended up in my shed but found it last week and...
View ArticlePrimer for Gloss varnish
Got a large job coming up and all the woodwork is varnished in Gloss, my normal approach after prep is to use Zinsser coverstain followed by Sikkens undercoat and finished with Satura BL. Im interested...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Prize Draw
Submit a product review on benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk for a chance to WIN 4 US gallons of Benjamin Moore paint, any product, any colour Terms and conditions apply. Terms and conditions · To enter the...
View ArticleHello
Evening, all. I'm a time served, straight out of school, p+d and have just clocked up a decade in the trade. I've been self employed since 2011 and mainly work alone on local domestic interior and...
View ArticleHermes - damaged paint delivery.
After deciding on using Zinsser Bulls eye 123 Plus for a smoke damaged ceiling ill be doing in a couple of weeks, I decided to get some off eBay. Bargain price for 2 1/2 litres £26 delivered. Great I...
View ArticleCouple of old jobs
Few jobs from about 5 years ago. The green floral paper is the one i'm on this week and have stripped ready for re papering.
View Article2pk filler over old Putty
right I'm up against it time wise and have loads of old cracked putty that needs sorting. The owner is a tight wad and really wants a half arsed job doing. I know it all needs racking out and starting...
View ArticleAura, Aura everywhere..
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View ArticleRejected Quotes/Lost Jobs
Do any of you get annoyed when you lose out on jobs? I've lost a couple of decent size jobs this year, jobs that would be a pleasure to work on and on each occasion the response back is that I was...
View ArticleKitchen re-paint
Kitchen units re-painted, it wasn't too great before and I convinced the client with bm products. This was done along with pretty much most of the house...she kept adding jobs! I told her no more in...
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Paste the Wall- Non Woven paper paste recommendations or suggestions.
A thread/sticky for posters to log their experiences or recommendations for paste that they have used to hang Non Woven wallpapers.
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Brush obsession
I think I may have a brush obsession. If I'm not buying new brushes I'm looking on the net for new brushes it's becoming a expensive obsession. Is anybody else like this? I've just been putting some...
View ArticleBest wb satin for interior woodwork
Sure this has been covered before but this is my first venture into water based for existing oil based gloss interior woodwork . Customer wants bright white durable satin finish. There is a small area...
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