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Painters Pit Stop - Decorators Forums

  1. The Welcome Lounge

    1. Introduce yourself - New Members say hello here.

      Are you new to PPS, come say hello and tell us a bit about yourself and your business! Please read our 'Forum Guidelines' and 'Stickies'.
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      Latest: Old Head thanks ye all Wayners, Apr 22, 2018 at 8:56 PM
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  2. Looking for a Decorator? - Register to find one.

    This board is for property owners looking for a professional painter & decorator in the UK to work on a project they have.

  3. Painter's Pit Stop

    1. The Pit Stop - General Paint Trade Discussion.

      Anything paint related that doesn't fit in the forum sections below.
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      Latest: Gallery Of The Bravery And Courage In Decorating Tomcio, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:12 AM
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    2. Industry News

      What's going on in the paint industry? Important stuff!
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      Latest: Sikkens BL Discontinued grumpyvandriver, Apr 21, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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    3. Showcase - show us your work.

      Show & Tell. All projects are worthy don't you know!
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      Latest: Kitchen re-paint using Benjamin Moore Aura satin & matte. joe brierley, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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    4. Preparation - ways to go about it.

      The biggest part of any job - from laying a dust sheet to paint removal to washing down to filling and sanding etc.
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      Latest: Virosol alternative for brush cleaning? Tomcio, Apr 22, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    5. Coating it up - what's the best paint to use?

      What's gonna be the best paint to use?
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      Latest: Aluminuim Primer help! 3 spires, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:15 AM
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    6. Wallcoverings - and related topics.

      Wallpaper, tools needed, setting out etc.
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      Latest: Wallpaper Paste siwel, Apr 22, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    7. Special Effects

      Graining, Marbling, Sponging, Dragging, Ragging, Faux and Sign-writing - A forum dedicated to special effects.
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      Latest: Weekend course Tomcio, Feb 26, 2018
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    8. The Review Centre - reviews of tools & products.

      Honest and personal reviews of the tools & products at our disposal.
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      Latest: Hamilton Expression Precision Paint Brush Lee Anthony, Apr 22, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    9. "TooledUp" - Tools/Materials of the Trade.

      Tools/Materials - Who's got what, what is best, problems and advantages with your kit, storage etc?!
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      Latest: Festool ct17e? Wayners, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    10. Caring for the Environment

      Paint Disposal and other environmental issues.
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      Latest: Poncey paint, or paint for ponces? Simon O, Apr 13, 2018
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    11. Spray Painting

      Application techniques, types of machine, tip sizes, servicing your own unit, etc.
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      Latest: Air assisted airless settings tjbelfield, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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  4. The Cafe

    1. Take a Break - off topic stuff.

      It's Tea Break - a place to chat about anything other than paint or the job in hand.
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      Latest: The Music Thread G-Dec, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:18 PM
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    2. The Graffiti Wall - jokes 'n' lifes funny side.

      Jokes and the funny side of life, try to keep it non offensive. Warning: Enter at your own risk; don't complain if you do go in!
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      Latest: Only Tommy cooper Peter Humphreys, Apr 17, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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    3. Site Suggestions

      Got an idea for us or a problem with the site? Let us know here.
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      Latest: Business section mistcoat, Mar 2, 2018
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