Wooden chalet
Hi all. I'm painting a chalet which has been painted twice in the last two years because the paint has kept failing. This is the third go on it. The previous decorator used polycell exterior caulk (I...
View ArticleTough Mudder
Saw a lady up the Nature Reserve the other evening who I quite often chat with while walking our dogs. She was talking about fitness and how she had took up running. She said she is in training for a...
View ArticleVinyl floor tiles......
It's a bit off topic but hopefully some of you maybe knowledgeable.......my bathroom has old painted floorboards which are solid but a bit uneven here and there. I want to lay some Victorian style...
View ArticleAnyone had a problem with Zinsser 123+?
This problem was a while back, so I'm struggling with poor memory. I vaguely remember it being put to bed by one of our paint techs on here...I've done a search but can't find it. Briefly I was given...
View ArticleJust how good are festool lights ?
For a few years I've used a couple of Defender site lights like this - http://www.screwfix.com/p/defender-e709150-2d-work-light-38w-230v/78401 and I doubt I am alone as they are cheapish, don't get hot...
View ArticleFree Estimates and Quotes.......
WHAT THE Fxxx.???? What the flip and where the heck does the this twaddle come from.SURELY nobody thinks they are going to pay for a quote ,and kind Mr Decky jumps out of the laurels ,crying,"Fear not...
View ArticleA few jobs
Just thought I'd post up a few things that have been keeping me busy over the summer. First of all, this converted coach house. Some numpty did it two years ago, apparently with some cheap paint that...
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Take a break
Ok peps I'm off on me hols in the sun for few weeks ,leaving me daughter and hubby in charge of the house,o dear. Got me leopard skin thong ready for pool and sun cream,I know don't get to excited...
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Hello all
Hello how's it going? I've been reading through the forums for a couple of weeks now,Just joined.Im intrested in hearing about new techniques and materials being used . I've been painting and...
View ArticleDulux flat matt
Anyone used Dulux flat matt recently? If so how do you rate it. I'm tempted to use it on my next job but obviously swaying towards bm ultra spec .
View ArticleHello
Hello, been on here for a while reading various threads and learning loads from others that have come across things that I am having grief with. I hope I'll be able to bring something to the forums too...
View ArticleNick names
Was listening to radio and they were on about Nick names,and why people have them one blokes was 18 months,this guy went up to him and asked him why do they call you 18 months?.well I had an accident a...
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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 Articlefilling gaps between lining
I lined and filled a massive living room last week to be painted. i filled the gaps between sheets with a soft mix of Tourpret One coat filler by doing the usual spread it in 90 degrees to then swipe...
View ArticlePasting Machines - anybody rate them??
I do a lot of lining atm and can't help one of these would pay for themselves in no time Are they as great as they sound? Do u cut lengths then just feed it in and Hey presto?
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Give Yourself A User Av's
Now we have a nice new forum layout, how about you folks go into your profiles and upload yourselves a nice Av like a lot of us have. All you need do is click on your username top right of forum, click...
View ArticleLittle Saturday Project
Little Saturday project. Got a load of walnut and timber that I need to use of instead of storing it where its likely to get damaged over time. Funny thing is I did it to switch off from work and I...
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Wagner XVLP 3500
I've been thinking of dabbling into the dark art of spraying... 9x louvre doors does that to you. mgblink: Anyone got one of these, or have an opinion on this/similar. £500 is proper top end for me and...
View ArticleHi Everyone
Hi everyone, I'm a good while reading the forums on here so I said I'd join up and get involved if I have something to offer. I'm painting since 2002, took time away from it for a few years to go to...
View ArticleZinsser customer service.
Evening people. Seen a few customer service posts recently so thought I'd Share mine. Recently using the paper tiger(my second one) to score some we'll stuck down lining paper. Scored first drop and...
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