What's the Best clear varnish or oil on the market
Hi guys and gals I have a job starting next week that requires 18 new oak doors,facings, skirting to be double coated what would you recommend I use on the project Any advice would be greatly apperichated
View ArticleCalling in sick on Monday
never a good time, but I was due to start a job today, had to text them whilst laying on the bathroom floor. Called them up around 11 and left a message saying I'll be there tomorrow. Now I'm not so...
View ArticleMicrofibre rollers?
I use a 12inch medium pile dulux Trade for most emulsioning jobs as I tend to do large jobs. The new sleeve dropped a lot of threads today and contaminated even though I'd washed it well beforehand....
View ArticleIsomat Paint review - emulsion and satin
I recently wrote a review on some of Isomat paints on Decorators Forum on Facebook, thought I would give a brief one on here too for people who haven't used or heard of it. They approached me if I...
View ArticleTrimaco qm 5000 hand masker
Just got myself one of these, never used a hand masker before and I just want to know if i can use it just for masking tape as well as the plastic sheets/paper. Might be a bit of a stupid question but...
View ArticleAnother Benjamin Moore kitchen Regal eggshell/flat
View attachment 6782 View attachment 6783 View attachment 6786 View attachment 6787 View attachment 6788 View attachment 6790 Just a few pics of a recently completed kitchen. BM Simply White Ceiling...
View ArticleStix& Regal Pearl
Anybody used Stix? Haven't used it alot but have used it all day today and on a test piece . Personally think the stuff is unreal, its like it's etched into the surface even after half hour! I can't...
View ArticleFeature walls
Living room in the morning. 3 Rolls of Graham And Brown, Paste the wall. And a kitchen wall in the afternoon. Different Houses.
View ArticleNon Woven Lining Paper recommendations
Have a bit of a love and hate relationship with the non woven lining papers, Love to hang them and the fact they are a fab method to get over cracks in plaster but hate the finish and the way it soaks...
View ArticleCordless drill recommends
i need a new cordless drill and an impact driver, cordless of course and ideally under £200. Who's got what and how long you had it?
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Work pants
So I just received some new scruffs 3d pro trousers and they are nice but look insane when they are on, why do people make work pants so baggy? I'm sending them back because I will look a right tit if...
View ArticleAnybody have energy for sport after work?
I used to be a support worker and raced push bikes for a low level team. I'd train 10-15 hours a week I'm now a ft self employed decorator that works good hours and stops for 45 mins for lunch. I've...
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Bar Member
I was asked a question about the Forum and I could not give an answer What is a BAR member
View ArticleEast Coast Roller
Hi I'm Al, Suffolk based Painter & Decorator. I'm 32, my Great-Grandfather was a decorator, my Grandfather was a decorator with his 5 man strong firm in Southwold during the 70's and my step-father...
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 ArticleHello
Just saying a big hello as I've not logged on here for ages so I'm guessing there's tons of new faces on here aswell as the guys I already no. Hope your all keeping well and I'll make sure I keep...
View ArticleWorn out pad saver.
replaced a fairly well worn out pad saver from my Festool RTS 400 this week. Was about to throw it in the bin when I had a brain wave. Stuck an Abernet on it and used for hand jiving on a very fancy...
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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Best dust and vapour mask
hi all, I'm trying to find a mask that does dust and oil based paints basically a mask that does everything any suggestions would be great
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