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Painters Pit Stop - Decorators Forum (The Forum for Paint Trade Professionals)

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 all Jason Gunter, May 19, 2022 at 7:42 AM
  
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This board is for property owners looking for a professional painter & decorator in the UK to work on a project they have.
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: Removing paint from clothes Samdex, May 18, 2022 at 12:48 PM
  
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2. Industry News
  
  What's going on in the paint industry? Important stuff!
  
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  Latest: New Benjamin Moore Fast Sanding Primer cpb, May 18, 2022 at 7:41 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: H/S/L with plenty of prep needed Jason Gunter, May 14, 2022 at 7:30 AM
  
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4. Preparation - how to do 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: Toupret quick dry filler Slinger, May 17, 2022 at 8:10 PM
  
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5. Wallcoverings - and related topics.
  
  Wallpaper, tools needed, setting out etc.
  
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  Latest: Ohh get her greenpainting, May 17, 2022 at 7:32 PM
  
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6. Special Effects
  
  Graining, Marbling, Sponging, Dragging, Ragging, Faux and Sign-writing - A forum dedicated to special effects.
  
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  Latest: an old bird Teho, May 11, 2022
  
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7. The Review Centre - reviews of tools & products.
  
  Honest and personal reviews of the tools & products at our disposal.
  
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  Latest: Timbabuild Glazing Sealant - Timbaglaze Wayners, May 6, 2022
  
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8. "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: Fossa Microsilk Microfibre 4" Roller decoratingdirect, May 19, 2022 at 12:12 PM
  
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9. Caring for the Environment
  
  Paint Disposal and other environmental issues.
  
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  Latest: Getting rid of trade waste Gazza, Apr 19, 2022
  
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10. Spray Painting
  
  Application techniques, types of machine, tip sizes, servicing your own unit, problems etc.
  
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  Latest: Graco GX21: The Movie :-) Wayners, May 19, 2022 at 12:19 PM
  
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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: price of fuel rising Peter Humphreys, May 16, 2022 at 12:48 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: Another Meme mistcoat, May 18, 2022 at 6:39 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: Decals Buckers, Jun 14, 2021
  
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