In 2009 most painters were still dependent on Yellow Pagés. In 2025 most painters are still dependent on Youtube, Facebook and a few on Twitter.. Wakey wakey, Theres a well conceived new kid in town. Nostr is the future for painters, plumbers, sparkies and chippies online.…...

Thanks. I'll give you that one, with a BIG caveat :) Dish soap does reduce surface tension of water-based paints, which improves flow. But... Next time, please use a properly formulated and compatible #Paint conditoner such as Floetrol. To avoid cissing ( pinholing) pro painters in UK started adding...

My main childhood memories are of the 70's, a different time, or was it? Inflation was definitely a thing. Part of a series of podcasts charting my career path as a painter and decorator.…...

Durable Matt is such a good #Paint choice for the home, Office, bar, anywhere there is some traffic. Matt surfaces dont refract light evenly, which means your eye can't pinpoint surface imperfections. Ideal on Rough surfaces, badly plasterrd walls, textures. And the durable element makes so much sense...

You sound like my kind of customer in terms of appreciation of a good job. Sanding is an interesting one. I understand there are limits to prep on a tight price, but even then, with the sanders and abrasives at our disposal nowadays even a "quick flick over"...

Ouch, . I hear you with the cracks. Caulking joints can be a tricky one with the questionable quality of some trade brands. Luckily some decorators have done the research - use caulk over 12% flexibility, pure acrylic, exterior grade. Dump the rest. Happy sanding. Got much more to do?…...