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As dcdec states, it depends on the system your applying. I however do like Hamilton Perfection brushes for oil based and Purdy Monarch Elite for water based. I find that bristle is a bit stiff for water based, but works well for oil based as it helps spread the paint and the prolonged drying...

I went down the 2330 route but this will just take you through the theory. After the 2330 you will need to complete an NVQ 3 which will involve having to work on site and gain enough experience in a lot of differing aspects of electrical installations. I was informed by my college that I had to...

BIN and 123 are two differing zinsser products. BIN is schelac based and 123 is water based. For a water stain I personally would not recommend 123. I would prefer to opt for a solvent or schelac based product (zinsser BIN or coverstain). But you may get away with using oil based undercoat to...

Or use a primer that will act like a knotting agent. Something like aluminum primer or zinsser BIN.

What I did was enroll on the 2330 course for 2 years then went on to do the NVQ3 and AM2 assessment. You need to have an electrical placement for the nvq stage but do not need one for the first 2 years. I was lucky and had a placement for all 3 years and feel that it was defo a benefit. I just...

You're preference to a certain product does not mean that other peoples choices are wrong. I have used Polycell fine surface filler for years and it does what it is meant to do! The ease of using ready mixed for such a small amount out weighs mixing your own in my opinion! P.S I've PM'd you!

Problem being? Why is this essential? What is wrong with ready mixed fine surface fillers? Agree!

Well perhaps you should try looking round some Victorian houses and gauge the ceiling heights! Not all homes are new builds and have low ceilings you know, you giant you! And another thing, why would I want to reduce my hourly rate and become a decorator full time! Just cause I have...

Or a can of RedBull (gives you wings you know)!

Are you about 10 foot tall? Victorian ceilings can be quite high you know!

Well you may or may not require steps or other access equipment that may need a mention!

Well getting back to the point of the thread and why I answered with my original post Maybe you can explain in better detail than myself and help the op out instead of having this amusing spat with me big guy!

Well with out seeing the pattern, the repeat, the measurements of the breast, the substrate, the hanging info/recommendations, the fire surround, I can't really advise any further. I'll bow out and watch for your advice here dec! Go for it!

Doesn't matter, it's done now.

Fair play, I maybe should have went into more detail in regards to whether or not to centre the first drop or hang to the side of the centre line. Also about the prep involved and whether or not the op should line first. Also the fact that the op should size(thinned down paste) /or coat up with...

Basically there isn't, but it is tricky. Care to elaborate dec?

I've got to say I have not had any problems with stormshield. It may just be that you have had a faulty product. Johnstones have a great range of products, and a great reputation, but mistakes can be made. My first choice for external gloss systems is dulux weathershield.

With practice! It's done by cutting then maneuvering the paper and doing another cut and so on until it's complete. You've also got to be careful that you don't put too much tension on the paper as it will tear along your cuts. Probably one of the trickiest parts of paper hanging is cutting...

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Either should be fine. The tube should go a long way if all your filling are these small shallow patches!