Sikkens BL Satura first impressions.
Been meaning to try this for a while but had reservations based on many commenting on runs etc. It seems that on here some people either like it or hate it so here's my take on it for what it's worth....
View ArticleLining paper joints
can anybody tell me why the joints on the lining paper where I working keep opening up I've filled them caulked them but still after a while they open up again the paper is well stuck no dry...
View ArticleTreating knots on new wood
Hi all, What would folks reccommend for treating knotting on interior new wood prior to using BM gloss? Thanks in advance. Tess x
View ArticleNew job
any way enough of this painting stuff ,and I ain't been on here for a bit so, I applied for blacksmiths job and the guy said,have you ever shoe'd a horse,I said no but I've told a donkey to feck off....
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EarthBourn Paints
Anyone used the Eco Chic Claypaint for Furniture ?? Doing a kitchen with it for a new customer and its not going well !!! Very hard to get a good finish with it and still not sure if it needs sealing...
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Happy Birthday to...
... @japainters Not been on here long and already after a pressie Hope you had a good one!
View ArticleBriwax
i've never used this stuff. We have 12, new, oak veneer doors to do. What's the quickest and easiest method to use. Usual prep, and a wipe over with meths to start, then what, rag, brush or wire wool?
View ArticleDen Braven Wet on Wet Caulk
Been using the Wet on Wet Caulk (Den Braven) from Decorating Direct on this particular rental job I'm on now and the caulk has cracked whilst going over it with Albany Supercover emulsion. For those...
View ArticleCars!!!!!!!!!
Fringin car broke down on the way home tonight, pissin down with rain on a narrow lane, never happens when the suns' out does it!!! Stacked out with work, can't afford to have the car in the garage and...
View ArticleWhy line after stripping paper!???
Ok so I've been a bit silly maybe! I've stripped Woodchip off a very old HSL and now I'm lining it all Inc the ceilings to be painted. It'd be far cheaper, quicker and would leave a better finish if I...
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Client supply
Started a small one bedroom flat this week I show client BMs colour fans, she thought that there was not enough choice so she would supply Amstrad contract for the ceilings [crap] Dulux enduro or...
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 ArticleWhat car
most peps on here have a van for work,I love me van .daft I know but never really let me down,but just wounded if anyone on here into cars if so what ya got and what would you like if you could have...
View ArticleOne to rock P16s unassailable lead.......
Chap walks into his doctors surgery with a tiny,live, body ,head and two tiny arms of a bright green frog growing out of his forehead. The little frog is smiling , looking round the room and waving his...
View ArticleSafe access.
Hello All, I'm new here but already hooked on reading posts and generally lurking about! As it seems to be font of great knowledge I thought I might see what folks think of a little conundrum I have...
View ArticleFestool sale
A's you well know Iv finished with Festool for a few reasons so im selling up everything that they make systainers too! Before I use eBay I thought id see if anyone on here wold like first refusal....
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 ArticleNever sprayed before.
As the title really. Lots of people extolling the virtues of spraying on here, I 'm interested to see what the "craic" is with it. what's the plan of attack? how much masking? how does it work out cost...
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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