The 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 ArticleStained Staircase
This Staircase was all stained at first but there was just too much of it. I prepped it all up and gave it a coat of Zinsser Cover Stain, then two coats of Armstead Water based Gloss. keeping the...
View Articleporta fleck
Can anyone remember using portafleck it was a Macphersons product you used a base coat then sprayed the fleck on it was used mainly in toilets kitchens etc I havent seen any for years but was very...
View ArticlePaste the Wall- Non Woven paper paste recommendations or suggestions.
A thread/sticky for posters to log their experiences or recommendations for paste that they have used to hang Non Woven wallpapers.
View ArticleRandom orbital sander
Having always done my prep by hand I've been thinking about getting myself a random orbital sander. I am on a budget and have narrowed it down to a couple of models, I would be interested if anyone has...
View Articlemy introduction
I have been working for myself in North Devon as a painter for about a year now. I lived in New Zealand for a few years where I was taken on as an apprentice by a very skilled painter who had over 30...
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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...
View ArticleFlexio
Has anyone tried one of these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/WAGNER-Uni...rd_wg=KJe4D&psc=1&refRID=1VT65T84F7M1F66X1SPE
View ArticleBest HVLP turbine sprayer?
Hi All, I'm currently using a XVLP Wagner 5000, good machine however I'm looking to upgrade as I'd like to specialise in onsite kitchen spraying. Ideally I'd like a machine with a remote pressure pot....
View ArticlePapering up to an External Corner
Hi guys I need some advice on how to wallpaper up to an External Corner. Got an idea of how to do it but would rather hear from someone who's done it before. Or maybe get some options on different ways...
View ArticleCover stain on woodwork
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if it's acceptable to use cover stain as a first coat and finishing with one coat of oil based eggshell or satin? Maybe even gloss? I'm sure I saw someone either on here or...
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Questions about Speedstripper 400
Hi All, I am a director with Spengar Ltd the inventors of an Infrared Paint Stripping Tool that we believe will revoloutionise paint stripping. If anyone would like any information on how we would be...
View ArticleLG traditional oil eggshell
I've got a job coming up next week doing a hallway staircase and two landings in a big old town house. The rooms have t&g woodwork up to waist hight. I have been asked to use Little Green...
View ArticleThe bullet has been bitten!
As the title says, today I have bitten the bullet! And gone DUST FREE!! Accountant tells me we've not a big tax bill this January so Ive ordered a Deros /extractor package from Restexpress. I also...
View ArticleHello From SpraymanUK
Hi just want to say a quick Hello. First off I have to point out straight away that I am posting on behalf of a Graco & Wagner distributor called Fluid Technologies ltd. My actual name is Mike and...
View Articleportaflek
Can anyone remember using portafleck it was a Macphersons product you used a base coat then sprayed the fleck on it was used mainly in toilets kitchens etc I havent seen any for years but was very...
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The wife
My wife was in the bathroom for hours getting dressed to go out when finally she swung open the door and asked "Tell me honestly, do i look fat in this?" I replied, "Yes love, but to be fair, it's a...
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