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...
View ArticleBlaze stocked in brewers
Just popped into brewers in Salisbury and they had this pack for £21.95. Store specific as with a lot of things in brewers but worth keeping your eye out for now on your next visit.
View ArticleZinnser Allcoat jury's out?
Did a job this week, a prevously painted hardwood consevatory the old paint was slightly crazed! So Wiped down, good abrade with my Festool sander then a coat of coverstain. The next day denib and flat...
View ArticleRe-Introduction!
Hey there! Haven't been on this forum in years. Last time I was posting about moving to Cardiff, well tried that for a month, didn't work out, me and my missus since then moved to Northampton (I was...
View ArticleJonnos Pro Aqua brushes
Popped in this morning for my bonanza stock up and noticed their pro aqua brushes have had a re-vamp. Thing is , they look identical to the Proform blaze's. Curiosity has got the better of me so I'm...
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What to use
Hi, Right then, all you that do outsides, if you had to paint this what would you use and what kind of price range would you be looking at ?? Not a job I would normally take on but been asked to paint...
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What to advise to on this..
Hi all been emailed this and asked how to achive a uniform match to both doors, What would you all advise? Thanks i advance
View ArticleDulux once satinwood?
Hi guys On a job at moment old victorian style flat its just a freshen up maggy walls white ceiling and one coat on wood was gloss but going to a satin finish. Anyway the wee woman bought all paint...
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End of the world!!!
well that's it, the worlds f***ed! Trumps going to be president of the u.s. Seriously though how stupid are Americans
View ArticleJohnstone's pro aqua brushes
Tried the 1×half " version today on a mile of staircase spindles . Didn't take me long to discover the similarity to the Proform Blaze I normally use was confined to the appearance only . Lost shape...
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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 ArticleThe painting and decorating show 2016
What date are you chaps/chapette s doing for this years show, where are you staying. If I come I want someone to make sure I don't drink too much. I don't want to want to wake up in a skip, naked, with...
View ArticleRepair-care course
Hi all, I went on the repair-care course this week. I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to doing some jobs next year with it...if it doesn't rain! Anyone else using it regularly and how're you...
View ArticleFirst use of oil based
A mate has brought me a stable door to paint and he's bought oil based Johnstones. I've got a coat on it today but I've had to set up shop in the greenhouse as no room in the garage. It was 15c when I...
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 ArticleFossa micro silk and bm aura matt
Killing 2 birds with 1 stone Firstly, Ordered a couple of the fossa micro silk sleeves from dd after hearing a few people really rating them and for like £2.50 thought what have I got to loose. Well...
View ArticleWhy prep is so important...
... when the HO has painted for themselves. My current job has had the attention of the HO over the years. The lady does the painting. All the woodwork upstairs has been sanded with the Green/Black...
View ArticleIrish Divorce.
The mother-in-law arrives home from shopping to find her son-in-law, Paddy, in a steaming rage and hurriedly packing his suitcase. "What happened Paddy?" she asks anxiously. "What happened? I'll tell...
View Articleordering drinks
A Roman goes into a bar and sticks up two fingers and says five beers please
View ArticleOak Decking Issues
Hi guys, hopefully I'll be able to post photos, so you can see the problem. The story is external south facing oak decking (apparently not pre treated) was laid at client's home in february this year....
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