WTF Going on with new Timber windows?
All my outsides this year (3 large) have been a right nut ache! Rot Rot Rot and the windows have only been fitted between 6 and 9 years. Various reasons for this from bad putty work, dodgy window...
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Is anyone watching bbc1 with Alex Jones ?
she just said its a fact that painters and decorators have the lowest sperm count due to exposure to our working environment.
View ArticleComplicated colours
Having a difficult time with a client who keeps changing their mind re colours. For example - they ask for Matt which I order, then it changes to eggshell once I've ordered it. They want one wooden...
View ArticleAncient knees & knee pads
At 53, I have the knees of an 80 year old, anybody else suffer like this? I've splashed out on a pair of Alpro knee pads, and they are the dog's gonads, very expensive, and they make your knees sweat,...
View ArticleExternal corners when papering?
How to make a good job when papering (Fire breast etc.) when the walls are old and not a 'true' straight corner to wrap around? Thinking fancy paper (matching) and those air pockets when you just can't...
View ArticlePaste the wall - wallpaper?
Next weeks job see's me using 'paste the wall' wallpaper. I have never done this before and still intend on taking my table and doing things in the 'normal' way! (Will paste the paper!) I read on-line...
View ArticleInside and outside sash windows
Hi everyone Can anyone please confirm to me which part of a sash window i.e. the runners, is classed as outside and inside. Im painting the inside of all the sash windows and the builders decorator is...
View ArticleFree festool cleantec bags
Hi. Does anyone need a box of replacement bags for the CTL SYS 50LTR/SEC DUST EXTRACTOR. I ordered this extractor after the P & D show last year but didn't like it as much as my CTL Mini so sent it...
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 ArticlePropositon 65, cancer and birth defects in BM paints
You can read my blog post regarding this here http://www.craigbrooksdecorating.co...tion-65-and-cancer-causing-chemicals-in-paint For those that are against clicking the link here is what it says: I...
View ArticleDo you use "dust free" extraction systems?
Ive seen you've gone over this subject in depth what's your favourite etc but just a quick poll to see if the majority are on it.
View ArticleI need a new estate type car?
The old Hyundai Santa Fe needs to go, costing me to much money these days. So what cars do you lads and lasses drive for work. The Santa Fe has done quite well but my mechanic says there a pain in the...
View ArticleCeiling Cracks
Hi All A common problem I know. My normal procedure providing the ceiling is structurally sound is to rake out the cracks, fill with decent interior filler, sand back, spot and paint. however it is not...
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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. Anyone got one of these, or have an opinion on this/similar. £500 is proper top end for me and the...
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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...
View Articlerough area
When I was a kid I used to live in a very rough area,it was that rough we used to have jehovers bystanders, They witnessed feck all
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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 ArticleClarifying chemical labelling on Benjamin Moore paints
Just wanted to take a minute to clarify the labelling of chemicals in Benjamin Moore products. As many of you know, Benjamin Moore paints are all manufactured in the USA. Benjamin Moore then exports to...
View ArticleAuctions
Anyone else go to auctions? You can get some decent gear at them.I used to go to this one over Manchester way now its moved Cheshire way.I often saw the wagner sprayers,i dont know if this is a good...
View Article2 pack paints which ones and for what surface? fine finishers
Hi guys, Im interested in learning more about 2 pack paints for spraying. I do some fine finish repairs and would like to get into the re surfacing side and ceramic repairs for baths/sinks etc. I cant...
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