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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: Evening All. 3 spires, Dec 8, 2018 at 8:27 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: The Official Poor Workmanship Thread. Tomcio, Dec 10, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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    2. Industry News

      What's going on in the paint industry? Important stuff!
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      Latest: Brexit ajmdecorators, Dec 10, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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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: LOUNGE stevy, Nov 23, 2018
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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: Sealing skirts to hard floor? siwel, Dec 10, 2018 at 8:44 PM
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    5. Coating it up - Help what's the best paint to use?

      What's gonna be the best paint to use?
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      Latest: Advance matte in Railings colour match Tomcio, Dec 10, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    6. Wallcoverings - and related topics.

      Wallpaper, tools needed, setting out etc.
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      Latest: Do you always line walls coxy, Dec 10, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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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: Oak Graining (restoration work) Peter Humphreys, Dec 6, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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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: Tesa Pink Jason Gunter, Dec 10, 2018 at 7:11 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: Deros has packed in.What now? Bobbones, Dec 11, 2018 at 6:03 AM
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    10. Caring for the Environment

      Paint Disposal and other environmental issues.
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      Latest: Getting rid of waste Jason Gunter, Oct 16, 2018
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    11. Spray Painting

      Application techniques, types of machine, tip sizes, servicing your own unit, problems etc.
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      Latest: Determined Redhousepainter, Dec 10, 2018 at 7:42 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: Golf day 2019 Ardencote , who's in ? mistcoat, Dec 10, 2018 at 11:39 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: Favourite comedy clips mistcoat, Dec 9, 2018 at 11:35 PM
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    3. Site Suggestions/Questions

      Got an idea for us or a problem with the site? Let us know here.
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      Latest: Difficult getting site to load recently mistcoat, Dec 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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