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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: Hello -New member here Buckers, Feb 15, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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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: Laundry for dust sheets Irish Painter, Feb 17, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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    2. Industry News

      What's going on in the paint industry? Important stuff!
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      Latest: Benjamin Moore News crj, Feb 17, 2019 at 11:14 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: Bathroom refurbish Daf, Feb 17, 2019 at 10:27 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: Chemicals barry, Feb 17, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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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: Ben Moore Aura opacity Tomcio, Feb 16, 2019 at 9:47 PM
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    6. Wallcoverings - and related topics.

      Wallpaper, tools needed, setting out etc.
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      Latest: Tips for stairwells? Tehomas bow, Feb 15, 2019 at 5:50 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
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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: F&B estate emulsion stevio 62, Feb 15, 2019 at 12:18 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: smoothing filler on bare wood Tomcio, Feb 15, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    10. Caring for the Environment

      Paint Disposal and other environmental issues.
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      Latest: Propositon 65, cancer and birth defects in BM paints Richard Whittle, Feb 6, 2019
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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: AA guns between coats Daf, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:37 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: everytime I try to do some paperwork. Kevin court, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:22 AM
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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: This is my life Wayners, Feb 17, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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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: Selling of goods on the forum. SamuelAddo, Jan 11, 2019
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