That clip of the swearing bloke smothered in paint in a van
Help please gang. I've tried the search facility but no luck. I'm looking for that thread where there was a decky smothered in paint in the back of a van. Any suggestions ? Thanks
View ArticleRegal select flat
got to order some bm paints tomorrow,ceiling paint, which I've used,customer wants flat Finnish on walls so going with regal select flat in simply white,any peps used it what ya think of it,some new...
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. It won't let me...
View ArticleHi All
I've been a long time watcher that has decided to take the plunge and join in! I'm a sole trader that has been decorating my whole working life. I was taught the trade by my father and uncle when I...
View ArticleHi I'm Tom
Hi I'm Tom. I'm relatively new to the decorating game. I've done my City and guilds certificates through evening classes at the local collage and have decorated a few friends houses. Not exactly an...
View ArticleMy introduction.
Hi everyone, I'm James living in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and working across the North East and North Yorkshire. Been a Decorator for 8 years now going from an apprenticeship with my father at 16 then self...
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 ArticleTweet title - Another quality mix from Johnstone's
For those that didn't see this on Twitter last week, have a look now. A decorator bought some Johnstone's emulsion (I think their Durable Matt was mentioned) from his local Jono's and this is what he...
View ArticleHand Painted Kitchen, Southampton. Hampshire
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View ArticleWhich adhesion primer
got a kitchen coming up in a few months and since I am boycotting tikkurila what would you all reccomend to prime the kitchen in, it's 15 year old ob and they have 2 big dogs so want a primer that...
View ArticleNewbie
Hi I'm mike been looking on the forum for about a week now and I must say it is a wealth of knowledge,the only thing is its going to cost me hundreds in dustless sanding equipment because of this...
View ArticleSpraying texture .
Evening all . . I'm doing my own home next summer . Not been moved in long. I've been using johntex high build texture on the back of my house single extension that's rendered. Trowl it on and done,...
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 ArticleText books!
I hold my hand up now! I am bit nerdy about stuff sometimes and I enjoy a good text book from time to time. My question is, those of you who attended college for training ( I didn't) , did you have a...
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 ArticleGraco 395 Air Assisted
Taylor Wimpey are encouraging us to spray paint all trim work (all water based). As we have been used to using Mark V's and Gmax's for walls and ceilings (15 mins to blast out a 3 bedder) we have...
View ArticleGraco Truecoat pro 2
Anyone used one of these - http://www.graco.com/us/en/products/contractor/truecoat-pro-ii-cordless-sprayer.html If so, how was it?
View ArticleFarrow and ball emulsion on a wardrobe
hi, I'm working on a good daily rate for a client who wants to paint emulsion externally on metal and F&B emulsion on a wardrobe! I tell her we need 5 litres and she buys 2.5....It's an interesting...
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