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Guys what's with this Crown solo stuff that's so good I've herd over decoraters on about it? I thought its some DIY stuff from b&q (no good ) is it oil? If so is it not yellowing? Thought you painters and DIY people may want to hear this as im on about yellowing paints. As I've mentioned...

You will never get a define answer. Doesn't matter witch way you line just whatever is easy'r for you! When papering its best to go horizontal but not essential as you can off- set your finish paper so the joint of the lining isn't clashing withthe joint of the finish paper. Regards to...

Anybody found one that doesn't craze under vinyl emulsion? And before anyone says 'how long you leaving to dry before painting' no matter if its hours/days/weeks always crazes!?! I know how to solve it but it does my head in, its meant to be quick and easy but you got to start messing around...

I never strip and paint because even though you can wash walls down and prime with supa dupa primer/sealers you will always have paste in the walls! So for a solid lasting finish you will have to line im afraid.

Yes benno is definitely not you I had it on a job its only done it since all this change, my advise is don't buy Dulux its gone down the pan

Dcdec- notsire that the stormshield range is cheeper but its fantastic!! Ive totally gone to Johnstone's now as in the last thew years theve gone from a cheap crappy paint to a real solid paint and rite up there as one of the best! With there emulsions coverplus is there standard but I always...

8Years? That what it says on the tin? Should never leave exteriors that long keep on top of it, 5years max... In your case every 5months with that pizz :wink:

The Dulux trade and other Dulux is absolutely garbage! If you want a real solid finish go with Johnstone's stormshield undercoat/primer gloss! Ive been using it for 3years and its the best in my opinion! Dulux is one of the worst paints these days I've found. If you want to stick with the Dulux...

Joe- why what the crack with Crown solo? Never used it?

The best way to get rid of cracks is to - 1) Dig out crack and dust/prime 2) Tape the crack with 'toupret ultra slim skrim tape 3) use a 4" filling tool or bigger. Mix filler to a creamy mixture and apply 1 coat about twice the width of the tape. Let dry and sand lightly till all smooth and...

Joe - this has nothing to do with techniques, the product helps with coverage and a wet edge witch is definitely needed with these WB paints! No one has been using them long enough to be an expert with them! On a separate note anyone been using blue lid Dulux ... Apparently they have solved...

Dec that product really looks the part, im buying that but will have to buy online as there's not one brewers in Cheshire!! the one for oil is a big + as it mentions about red gloss helps it cover, red can be a pig so for that reason alone its worth it

Dcdec- I've totally stopped using any Dulux products and have done fir a year or so! Problem after problem! Johnstone's is among the best now in my opinion! I'll try that sikkens soon as I get chance. Ive also try'd zinsser perma white that's no Better than what I've already mentioned! In my...

Hi is that product available from any supply shops or just online? Ive never herd of it and it sounds just the job, do you just ad a cap full to the paint? Ive been using waterbased for a couple of months and just don't rate it! Try painting a flush door when its red hot doesn't give a nice...

Hi guys/girls , Now we are getting thrown into the waterbased paint because of oil yellowing so quick, what are the best you've found?? I'm yet to use Sikkens waterbased but that's meant to be really good. Mine are as follows- Eggshell - Little Green 8/10 Satin - Johnstone's 7/10...

You ever try'd purdy's mate? There great for oil and waterbased products!

Crafty, sorry that's not what I had in mind that you wre dealing with, scrap my previous advise! 1) Is it slightly over lapd in that area? 2) is it stuck? Give it a tap with your finger. 3) Is there alot of joints like that? Ive got a feeling your going have to get a blade to get under to...

Thanks dcdec, does it cover in two coats aswell as looking the dogs... ? Because I did some woodwork not long ago, dis-colourd abit and it took 3coats to get it looking solid!! I think that's the eggshell you mention (is that good also?) and yes just been on a site and that's saying the gloss...

Crafty, I've never had this problem with Dulux its normally fantastic. What I do is roll the joints with a mini roller with OB undercoat no prep what's so ever! If you need fast drying go with one of the zinsser products.

Hi guys/girls. Looking for some advise from some fellow decorators. Has anybody used the sikkens waterbased satin? Any good? As im new to all this waterbased paint and used it a couple of times without success (mainly covering issues)I wonder if sikkens is any better? What kind of price...