BM ceiling paint and priming
30sqm of new plasterd ceiling and not sure whether to go with a mist coat of johnstones vinyl Matt as a primer as I have loads hanging about then two coats of BM Ceiling paint or save time and do 2...
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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...
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sore bottom
Doctor when I fart it goes HONDA Sorry to tell you but you have a abscess up ya bum hole, How can you tell with out examining me ? Believe me it's an abscess ,have you never heard the saying, Abscess...
View ArticleWhat'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 ArticleDust free sanding question
I've been asked by a customer if I use a dust free sanding system. I don't, but this might be the push I need to get one. I've not used one, but all the videos I've seen are just them in use on plaster...
View ArticleThat flipping' compulsary wait before post 2 can go.....
Dear Mist and CR..... I fully realize it's not your doing but can you sabotage that irritating wait once one has posted, and has a 2nd one to get off ? I'm sure it is to prevent xyz or abc... But I'll...
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Has anyone tried the Go! Paint Roller Cleaner?
I have to admit after watching the video it actually looks like a gadget that works. Or am I still a gullible fool who hates washing rollers out!
View ArticleWallRock Sealer
First time I've seen this, just orderd some for a job this week. Anybody used it? Cheap stuff!! http://www.gowallpaper.co.uk/wallrock-multipurpose-pva-sealer-primer-2-5kg.html
View ArticleBest wb satin for interior woodwork
Sure this has been covered before but this is my first venture into water based for existing oil based gloss interior woodwork . Customer wants bright white durable satin finish. There is a small area...
View ArticleBathroom refurb.
Just a small bathroom that I painted for a regular client who has it refurbed. I last decorated this back in 2011. The spec was clean down ceiling and wall plus woodwork using Grax-it from...
View ArticleHaunted houses
i'm sure this thread is going to lead to some slightly exaggerated stories. Anyway, started a job this week, beautiful location, tiny hamlet, big house. The owners left for London the day I got there,...
View Articleto use or not to use....F&B wall and ceiling primer/undercoat
Just wondering what the consensus is here re the above. My experience with estate eggshell is to always use F&B primer/undercoat, as I've had problems with drying/curing times using other primers...
View ArticleLincrusta
Got an email from lincrusta about a training day in london in a couple of weeks. Their website hasnt been updated and I dont know what availability they have but if anyone is interested it might be...
View ArticleBathroom.
Bathroom done back inthe spring in Spa white ceiling and walls spa mascarpone..the sweet cheese ice cream stuff colour.. both matt.the lid had a lot of repair so ended up having 3x spa. Ww neptune...
View ArticleGyproc Easi Fill
Its been a few years since I used this stuff as I have had issues with it in the past but thought I would give it another try on really bad walls. Floated it on with a trowel seems to be greatly...
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 ArticleBM Adv Satin
i also like using a bridging primer, have nearly a gallon of fresh start kicking around, is that OK underneath the adv or have you decs that use BM, used the adv primer? My Spec is 3 coats, so...
View ArticleJotun Demidekk
Evening all. I'm pricing up the first exterior for next Spring. Client has spec'd Jotun D , opaque. I did use it about 4 years ago and liked using it, Saw it last month- looks like it was done Yday,...
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