Hello people, how's it going?
Just a quick hello. Not time served but working in partnership with my wife for the last 11 years after about 25 years in the motor trade. My wife has been decorating for over thirty years, she started...
View ArticleLapsed superdec.
Howdie all, did my 4 year apprenticeship with the council and advanced craft C4 in the early 80s, I won the best certificate in the college and was presented with a £50 voucher by Neil Kinnock! Seems...
View ArticleFilling nail holes.
What's everyone using these days to fill nail holes in frames, skirting etc ? Is anyone still using white putty and if so does it work with water based paints ? Or are there better methods/ fillers ?
View ArticleWhat black paint for plinth over bricks?
Painting over previously painted bricks, but customers wanted the bottom few courses in black, is there a special kind of paint to use? Thanks
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What kind of prep do for previously painted bricks
Got a exterior to paint, in masonry paint, has already been painted and is in good condition, is there any need to sand it down? Also there is areas of either dirt or mould, do these need to be cleaned...
View ArticleHSS STAIRWELL SCAFFOLD
I've got to remove paper and re-line a typical house stairwell in a couple of weeks. Has anyone used these?http://www.hss.com/hire/p/stairway-access-tower Was it easy to put up? It says I'll need a...
View ArticleHello from J A
Hi everyone, I'm Jen, and along with my partner Jeff, run J A Painters & Decorators, we are based in Worcester. I run all the admin, accounts, advertising etc and Jeff runs the decorating side with...
View ArticleAre new water based glosses good and hard wearing?
barry said: ↑ Welcome. OFF here you will have plenty of " experts " telling you oil is still best. Avoid their advice like the black death. Things have moved 10 miles on.Click to expand... Are the new...
View Articletitan extractor with festool
Just got a rts 400 eq plus but im struggling to afford a festool extractor. I am thinking the screwfix Titan will suffice for now but which hose can i use without again breaking the bank with festool....
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Festool / Mirka
How many Decs use the Festool or the Mirka, I don't, but would like to know the benefits of these machines, cost, are they worth the money etc. Thanks Fella's
View ArticleKitchen re-paint using Benjamin Moore Aura satin & matte.
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...
View Articlenewbie to pps
hi everyone self employed one man band been in the trade a long time in my fifties yorks/lancs border
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Smelly Walls problem
Hi All, Little problem. Painted a room in Dulux vinyl Matt and there's a bad smell appeared once dried. I think it was old gear but didn't realise at the time. I gave it a couple of weeks then sprayed...
View ArticleWater based satin.
Hi guys, what water based satins are you using and what do you recommend? Just got a job in that needs a quick drying satin on all the wood work.
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 ArticleDust sheets
Hello all. Looking to purchase some new quality dust sheets, I have contacted Dec Direct with my request and David has replied saying that the Fossa Premium Canvas dust sheet is quality, has anyone...
View ArticleHorrible pebble dash
Hi guys,hope your summer is good, I got some horrid pebble dash to paint, prob is I don't think my 18mm pile sleeve is enough, you guys know of alternative sleeve , or I'll be strapping the neighbours...
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DRY FLEX® SF
Evening lads and lasses need a bit of advice. I have been doing a repair using dry flex 4.So bought some Dry Flex sf for the first time on Saturday When using it today notice a real bad smell of stale...
View ArticleFestool CTL SYS
Having a few problems with mine, firstly it seems to overheat, if I use it for more than about 10 mins it stops and won't start again until its cooled down, Secondly the level of dust extraction...
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