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Caparol paint.

PPS has just been followed on Twitter by some who sells Caparol in the UK if any of you old likers of the product wish to buy it again. paint shack dot co dot uk Edit to add: It's probably one of the...

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External spraying?

Hi just after some advice please.Ive got aload of external brick walls to paint I'm going to use Johno pliolite because of it being showerproof after 20 minutes or so. And smooth metal paint for some...

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Hi I'm Nick I'm new on here

I live in Bradford West Yorkshire. I've been a decorator for around 15 years. I started decorating later on in life after doing all kinds of jobs beforehand. Decorating is the best job I've had to...

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Kitchen Units Paint

Hi, I know its been covered before but I have 3 kitchens to do, but want to start with my own to get the hang of it. What paint and primer would you recommend I need to match to a F@B colour. Cheers

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Colourtrend

After a customer requesting this product I'm trying out the historic matt on a wall this week. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? It's a irish product but looks similar to benjamin moore.

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Hi Guys! I'm another 'newbie!'

Hi, I'm Rebekah, I'm in Cardiff - Wales. I've been painting/decorating (self employed) for the last 10 yrs as my only income ....... but painting/decorating for 2nd income years before that too! I'm...

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Wagner Paint-eater

Morning Comrades, Seem to remember a thread about the Wagner Paint-eater before, done a search and can't find anything. Anybody got one? Is it any good, worth buying etc? Just looking for some first...

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Twin side slide door vans.

Who likes what. I would like one so i can rack one side out. I want a medium size that has 3 seats otherwise i would already have the 200 nissan. Anyone have a Hyundai iload?

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Drying times?

Hi All, I'm 'new' remember so be kind (haha) I normally paint 'Eggshell' on woodwork (oil based) Last weeks client said that she was told by carpet fitters she had to wait 2 weeks after I left to let...

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WB Primer (high build) ???

Afternoon all, Whats every ones thoughts on a high build WB primer for new timber? still looking for the holy grail Primer thats grain filling & sandable.? basically a WB version of Coverstain....

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Plasterers!

Not sure if it's a 'Welsh' thing ........ But do any of you guys find that the plasterers will leave a hole that needs filling (prior to decorating) in the most awkward, highest point imaginable! Think...

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Glossed woodwork!

You guys happy to paint Eggshell straight onto Gloss without undercoat? Personally, I'm not - but it massively makes a difference with a current Quotation! Your thoughts greatly appreciated!

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Help!! We need some Help .....

...to win £25 000 !! Please could I ask everyone to vote on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes, which I'm a volunteer rider with. This life saving charity, is manned purely by volunteers and...

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Happy Birthday to...

... @ajmdecorators Hope you've had a good day sir?!

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Wood Floor

What would you do? I've got this flooring with gaps between and it collects all the crud.(apart from hover it) I wanna sand it all back and then fill it. I was thinking a 2 pk wood filler is there...

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Benjamin Moore Advance Satin Issues

Used this for the first time on a hall stairs and landing last month. Had a txt from the customer yesterday asking could I come back and take a look. Upon inspection it appears to have failed in a...

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An idea too help BRDs charity ' Blood Bike

Just had an idea. Obviously it will need the ok from BR himself, Misty and CR......Plenty of us joined in yesterday, voting for his team. How about we all chip in ? If permission is given, I'll start...

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Winters Coming

Its that time of year to get all the waterbased paints and caulk, repair care tubes etc out of the van and hid away from the frost. I normally hide them in utility cuboards inside the house but we have...

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Define "Professional Painter"

A lot of people have different ideas for their perception of what professional Painter means.  Does working in the trade for a living make you a professional? Short answer - Yes it does.  If you get...

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Happy Birthday to...

... @topcoat and @SJCDecor Hope you've had a good day chaps?!

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