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I agree~~~ Just mentioning that the rubbing down could be lightend (de nib) only needed :wink:

I'd go easy on the prep and give varnish a coat of http://www.zinsseruk.com/shop/Product.aspx?cId=130&pgId=357 Sticks like nothing i've seen before Then soolo :wink:

Using the Dulux trade Satinwood, I have experienced the rough texture like finish, thought at first it was me not dusting proper etc. rubbed sown made sure clean etc all ok ~~ but several times it's happend again, I suspect that it may be the paint reacting somehow ? leaving a rough texture...

I asked Dulux Why they Can't add floetrol to w/b ? They said; they were unable to do so as it would destroy the reduction in carbon emmision result during manufacture. What happens when the end user gets it is of no consequence. Dulux boast they are the lowest c/o producer ? Maybe thats why...

I use 9" mohair on flush doors>>mini for cupboard doors.. The mohair needs to be 'broke in' ie used first in u/c and washed in white spirit then rolled dry on a bare scrap of paper/timber. this gets all the loose bits off. I prefer the mohair much quicker once you got a roller ready. But can...

your welcome, but I thought you meant Whitewash?

Just a thought.. Would buying and errecting own scaffolding be viable in the roofing trade?

Yep; At least we could replace a window, a front door, replace kitchen worktops/hobs without any certification etc etc., now the electricians/plumbers and kitchen fitters etc :lol: have picked up bldy paintbrushes

This has been an issue with most solvent based paints since ''2010 VOC ready'' came in. i.e dulux have to reduce solvents in the paint and this means the vegatable oils take much longer to dry and of course veg oil yellows badly. They seem to have tried overcoming yellowing by tinting the...

:roll: :roll: :roll: If you got to ask basic questions like that, could you please explain why you Quoted for work you have no idea about????

Did you thin the first coat? Looks to me like tooo thick emulsion has been used to try and fill, this usually causes the mudcrack and agree, usually sorted with solvent undercoat as mentioned above. I Never! not! ever! line with the aim of filling alll those joints, Butt, and just fill...

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9181498.Court_date_is_set_for_eviction_of_travellers_from_Bournemouth_s_seafront/ If I park there it costs me £10... :? Still there ~~~

Every chippie I know has'nt got a fookin nail punch :evil:

A recent event; Customer who I decorate for; Help! my bleed screw has come out of rad and plumber says he's only on 3rd tee off. Would'nt even advise to turn both valves off till the next day~~ :roll:

Has OP looked here? http://www.british-gypsum.com/pdf/Gyproc_and_Artex_Cove_Range_20pp%20DL.pdf Page 9 on the PDF Or trry utube easy mitre. :idea:

I agreeeee :) But!!! will it STick to old button polish ? :wink: In my experience it still chipped, and aluminium primer, usefull as it is, takes a lot of undercoating to bring it up to a shadowless finish. ( not saying i would'nt use aly P again ) But if pushed for time the cover stain...

Possibly the old button polish / stainers? Shelac is in there somewhere forget the make up now but in the 70's (?) we used to strip it with a mix of caustic soda and lap paste. A real nasty mix, goggles/industrial gloves up to the armpits etc. Used to take ages scrubbing and scraping then...

:shock: :shock: Was wondering if anyone been there done that ~~>If you’re self-employed If you’re self-employed, you must provide the court with evidence of your loss of earnings. This could be your last tax return or a letter from your accountant giving your average gross daily...

Hi. I got jury summons, I'm a self employed sole trader decorator. Has anyone any experience of how to calculate for loss of earnings? would last yrs figures suffice? I expect I will have to contact accountant if they don't accept my latest sob story. (3rd deferal in 3 yrs :roll: ) Any...

OOps I did'nt read that dec. Noo need for apologies m8 :wink: