Parking.
For 25 years when I had a job in the village highstreet, I always parked my vans spanning the grass verge, no problem. Yesterday I got a parking ticket. Do we tradesmen get cut any slack, my van is my...
View ArticleColour matching options
I have a job coming up that involves re doing the original I did about twelve plus years ago . Original was all Fired Earth , Kelly Hoppen Range Clotted Cream. Walls matt emulsion and woodwork w/based...
View ArticlePlasterers
Why don't plasterers sit down at work? So they carn't see all of the crap they've left under the window sill.
View ArticleAiden and Parker paint
Anyone heard of them? Took a call yesterday, they are sending me some paint to trial after reading my blog. They are making a big claim - they are as good as Benjamin Moore! Finishes were compared to...
View ArticleLG relaunch
Manager of Brewers said something about them launching a new premium range soon. Anyone know anything?
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AURA OR REGAL
Cutermor agreed to use bm for the first time for me. They want a washable paint for a HSL. and Study in the same colour Just wondering whats the favored one TA,
View ArticleWhy you need a mist coat
It's worked in my favour really as it was going to be a skim or plenty of elbow grease with the ceros . Ceiling is perfect underneath
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Star Trek
Found out mr Spock had 3 ears,left ear,right ear,and one on is forehead ,that one was the final front ear
View ArticleDried out exterior wood.
Hi guys, I did an exterior 3 years ago with masonry walls and wood panelling squares. The wood was in a right state, hadn't been touched in years and was completely dried out of its natural oils. I...
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 ArticleBe careful with fossa mesh strips
Hi all Made a mess of my nearly brand new Festool RTS 400 sanding pad when using Fossa mesh sanding strips..the ones that look a bit like Abranet. They don't stick too great to said pad and worked its...
View ArticleFailed varnished beams.
On a job that started great and now has turned into a nightmare. Initially I thought the beams were just splattered to holy hell by our great friend mr plasterer so didn't think much of it. Wash/ rub...
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 ArticleBenjamin Moore everywhere
the last of three 6 bedroomed properties finished today. My photos do not do the place justice, it looks great. We used BM regal everywhere, flat on all ceilings, eggshell on woodwork and walls....
View ArticleB. M. Grand Entrance
Being BM I expected it to be good. That's not a strong enough word.... It is good+++++.Dont think any coating has surpassed my expectations by such a wide margin. Superb sheen,superb levelling, dead...
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My forum Av.
Everytime I get onto PPS and look at my Av and see the 'Staff Member' banner I want to change it to 'Stiff Member'. Is that irresponsible of me?
View ArticleHard work but always worth it.
Just a few pics of a job we did a few weeks ago. Hardwood floor, a few blocks were loose so we were able to lift some of them and restock them down. We sanded back using a hired floor belt sander, we...
View ArticleBenjamin Moore Floor & Patio Issues
Sadly it seems i've got a major problem with this paint. I know a few of you have also used BM Floor & Patio https://www.benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk/products/floor-patio/ So wonder if anybody else...
View ArticleSearch button
Am I being thick but can't see a search button on the site, sure there use to be one. Cheers
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