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As it’s all new to me I didn’t check to see if it has its own loop. I will check today! . Thanks guys

Hi all All excited to move into new house with fantastic sized pantry which turns out to be the warmest flipping room in the house! Thermal camera shows the underfloor heating in looped into there- great if I want to make some wine I suppose but rubbish for storing food! Any ideas on how I can...

Thanks Johnnthat would be great to have a copy of your spreadsheet - I haven't figured out how to pm people on here - how can I get you my email address?

Just to fill you in a bit more I am at home with my mum at the mo (after a relationship breakdown a year ago) so my outgoings aren't that much. No kids. I am living here whilst I build up my business (that's the plan) and then hoping to move out asap. But you are all pointing out really good...

I know you are right. Do you think people will be happy to pay more even if I take maybe 50% longer than a time served pro? I am pricing by the job for the very reason I am slow. I kind of see it as I start out I will start being slow (like with most new jobs) and will not earn a good wage...

I have not done murals in houses nor paint effects but I have done similar for stage, what I plan to do - presuming it is quiet at or after xmas - is to create a kids bedroom portfolio of murals for boys&girls bedrooms. I would have no idea what to charge though!

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Hi all After working on and off with an experienced painter and decorator for the past year (and 3 years of scenic construction painting for tv and theatre) plus 3 house refurbs I am now looking for work on my own as a painter and decorator. I am too old and can't afford quals but feel...

Did you get anywhere with this? You don't need to do an NVQ to get the card but you will need to sit an assessment carried out (normally) by a local college that teaches your skill. The assessment is called an EWPA - Experienced Worker Practical Assessment. They cost tho. And they cost a...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences Actually I remembered I had a little sample of msp from the national p&d show last year - i just tried a small amount and it is exactly as you say - you can still see the brushstrokes quite a bit and doesn't seem to level out as much as the...

Me too and wouldn't rely on anything else. These are very forgiving brushes to use for any level of decorator esp cutting in. There seems to be no better on the market! They are much less hassle than cheaper brushes that tend to go out of shape, lose bristles, rust etc. Also I have accidentally...

Hi all I am just past my first year in business as a painter and decorator, trained on the job, but have little experience of a variety paint products as the ones we have used don't change much. I am about to do a job on my own, making grotty bungalow to a rentable state. Hasn't been...

I'm sick of tripping on dust sheets! I've read a few reviews on self adhesive carpet protectors, each giving a variety of opinions and disaters. I was going to go for the reasonably priced Everbuild's Contract Roll and Stroll Carpet Protector - I was wondering what people have had sucess with in...