I needed to remove some paint from a wall and a wooden plaque; the latter was quite delicate, so I chose the Enviromose stripper. I can only say it isn’t very good, and based on my experience, I would not recommend it to anyone. The instructions suggest a second coat if you remove more than six layers. I followed the instructions, and despite only having three coats to remove from the wall and two from the wood, I did apply a second coat after one hour. I then left it for 24 hours and continued with some other tasks. I returned to check, and it had bubbled in only a few areas. It did soften th ..read more

Hi do you buy online or at decorators merchants? where do you get your printing done, do you go online or shop. Which paints products offer the best value. I was suppriced been away from the trade a couple of years, but everything is so expensive now. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Hi folks lets talk about building systems from scratch.Reaserching products and tools,cleaners,more to follow 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Amateur here. I have an old cabinet that I think has been shabby chic’ed with chalk paint. I want to paint over it with eggshell. Do I need some sort of primer first or can I paint straight over it after prepping the surface? Many thanks 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

Hi how can i treat/prime rusted angle beads without removing them? 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Quickest way I find to revive oak etc that has become silvered , is a combination of Oxalic acid crystals and a sharp kidney shaped cabinet scraper. Apply Oxalic acid leave for 10 to 15 minutes then scrape, wash down and sand. To finish apply Two coats of uv Osmo oil. I achieved a quick burr with a diamond sharpener. Take care to use a mask, well ventilated area and read appropriate safety advise.Cabinet scrapers are also worth a try on Varnish. 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic ..read more

I myself am wondering where is the advantage is for standard non woven papers . Up and down step ladders more , edges drying out on long hall drops . Comments on a postcard . 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

I decorated a 1st floor room in a house about 4 years ago and had to apply Zinsser Gardz due to spackling. This was followed by an emulsion finish. I have just been called back to do further work and noticed that there is some random dark shading occurring on one internal wall which is not particularly visible viewing face on but clearly seen side on albeit there is a good covering of paint. There is also shading around the wall/ceiling junctions. The property is circa 1930s and for the record the roof space is clean and airy. Any advise would be appreciated regarding the sealing of the walls ..read more

This post will cover everything Cleaning walls Do they need cleaning? Could you get away with just sanding Best chemical Tools needed Removing mould 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more

Brush /roller restoration Cleaning brushes/rollers Removing rust from ferrule Conditioning the filaments Shaping Removing paint Varnishing handles Tools needed Plasters bucket, dandy pro, brush comb, Purdy 5 piece tool,virosol,fabric conditioner,cellious thinners Other cleaning methods for rollers like the washing machine. Also good storage solutions when brushes arnt in use. And plenty more. . 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic ..read more