Search results

  1. D

    Sectional garage. New front section

    Hi All, I've taken ownership of a single concrete sectional garage which I intend to use as a workshop. Only problem is that I only have the back 2 corners and all the concrete panels, i'm missing the front section. The front part was originally made up of 2 vertical concrete posts and 1...
  2. D

    Finishing American oak skirting & door?

    I second the Osmo, best stuff going.
  3. D

    whats this wall paper, can anyone help...please?

    It's a Graham & Brown Paper. The pattern name is Diva and it's in the Barbara Hulanicki collection.
  4. D

    3mm granite chippings??!! Self levelling

    Hi, l have searched google, i'm not too lazy to ask first and look after! What l really want to know is where is best to get 3mm granite chips as no builders merchant round here (Wiltshire) has anything that small. My Girlfriends Dad works in a quarry and he has no idea either. Thanks
  5. D

    Fired Earth paint

    Fired Earth used to be made by Kalon who make Leyland paints. That was a few years back but it should say on the back of the tin somewhere. Not bad paint, l prefer it to F & B to use.
  6. D

    3mm granite chippings??!! Self levelling

    Hi All. Does anyone know the best place to get 3mm granite chippings to use with self levelling, I cant find them anywhere. Any other alternatives would be helpful too. Cheers
  7. D

    3 uneven floors!

    Sorry, what l meant was do the fibreboards smooth the floor out well? Not too worried about the height issue but l didn't know how forgiving they are on a floor thats not that level ie (on the other areas of floor).
  8. D

    3 uneven floors!

    Thanks for your reply. Do fibreboards make much differance in terms of levelling a floor or is it quite minimal?
  9. D

    3 uneven floors!

    Hi there, just wondering if anyone can advise me on the best solution to my flooring problem. We have just had an extension done on the back of our house and knocked through 3 rooms to open it all up. The floor in the original kitchen is 10-15mm higher than the rest of the area and none of...
  10. D

    Decorating - Colour Tips

    You've really answered your own question. If the room is dark (the floor doesnt help) then you are better off with light colours. There are hundreds of 'off whites' available nowadays. Personally my favourite is Grecian white (Dulux) but have a look at the dulux heritage colours there are...
  11. D

    Filling big holes behind skirtings

    If there is a big gap stick some bonding down the back and then interior filler on top of that once it's dry. Caulk is only any good for small gaps so dont load that in. Also, caulk is not sandable as previously mentioned so make sure it's neat if you use it.
  12. D

    drilling into tiles

    Why not get a ceramic tile bit? I always use them and i've never had a tile crack yet.
  13. D

    What emulsion in hall?

    Try Dulux Diamond Matt it's 10x tougher than ordinary matt emulsion. I have used it in school corridors and it stands up better than ordinary matt emulsion.
  14. D

    Which bathroom paint?

    What dont you like about the Diamond Matt Zampa? I've used it a few times and its ok, the white is a nightmare to cover though but colours are ok.
  15. D

    Which bathroom paint?

    Dulux Diamond Eggshell preferably but any other acrylic eggshell is fine. You can use Diamond matt if theres not too much condensation. Personally l dont use oil based paint on bathroom walls as it cant breathe.
  16. D

    glossing doors and frames

    Hi, there's no quicker way to paint frames but if the door is flat or only has a couple of panels it is quicker to use a mini roller. Make sure to lay it off if you dont want the roller texture.
  17. D

    For all the contributers on here..are you or arnt you

    Decorator (progressed through the family ranks) since 18, trained in paint effects (C&G) also and l also do Interior Design (Diploma in Art & Design), so a few strings to my bow.
  18. D

    Tradesmen

    It's funny isn't it how much people begrudge you if your a tradesman and you've done alright for yourself. Ever think it might just be because they're good at their job?? By the way, i'm not in that category but l know people who are and if a client ever see's they're house they never give...
  19. D

    Tradesmen

    I've just watched this excuse for a programme. I'd just like to say how annoyed l am at the quote 'Eastern Europeans are harder working and much cheaper than english tradesmen'. I work my ar*e of and am very competitive and good at what l do. We could do without the likes of you people...
  20. D

    Odourless Gloss?!

    Water based gloss in nowhere near as tough. If you want durability it has to be oil based paint every time.
Back
Top