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2nd August 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: Paslode Gas Fixing Gun (angle) problem
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dont even bother buying the angle...
dont even bother buying the angle bradder...tooooo many problems with them, you will only end up sending it back for repair..( nails keep jamming ) and they PASLODE will send it back saying we cant...
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7th May 2008, 03:00 AM
Thread: wattly solagard to zinc need primer??
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did'nt you read the back of the can....:o
did'nt you read the back of the can....:o
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7th May 2008, 02:54 AM
Thread: Spraypaint vs roller
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our airless sprayers at full blast is 3000 + psi....
our airless sprayers at full blast is 3000 + psi. the sprayer you have is for small jobs ( painting your trailer etc.....DO NOT USE IT TO PAINT YOUR WALLS.:oo:
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7th May 2008, 02:43 AM
Thread: Marker pen showing through paint
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metho based sealer...will dry very-very-very...
metho based sealer...will dry very-very-very fast. 100 or more kids bedrooms, works like a treat everytime.
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7th May 2008, 02:41 AM
Thread: Painting Guttering
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wattyl solagard...everthing you need to know is...
wattyl solagard...everthing you need to know is writtin on the back of the can..:2tsup:.
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7th May 2008, 02:24 AM
Thread: What brand of paint?
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thats right on the money it depends on what...
thats right on the money
it depends on what you are wanting to paint, some brands are better than others....as for Haymes paints i would'nt use their crap if they paid me ..( it is rubbish ).... -
4th April 2008, 01:01 AM
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good to hear all is well.....remember to use ONLY...
good to hear all is well.....remember to use ONLY enamels, when next time they need painting at least you will be able to sand them smooth. also the paint build up wont be as thick as acrylic
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17th March 2008, 01:26 AM
Thread: spray painting Pine cupboards Tall boys
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2 coatings undercoat and 1 coating with enamel...
2 coatings undercoat and 1 coating with enamel white....brush & small roller job:U
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17th March 2008, 01:22 AM
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use the wattyl killrust line.....all...
use the wattyl killrust line.....all enamel........never water based paints:oo:
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14th March 2008, 12:43 AM
Thread: How to paint the front of a terrace?
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there is NO TRICK.....get up on the bull nose...
there is NO TRICK.....get up on the bull nose veranda and kneel down with your paint brush....its that simple
the old veranda's are strong..unless your beams/posts are rotten..
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13th March 2008, 02:04 AM
Thread: Painting over flaked paint layers
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thats paint....wrong info you got there ...
thats paint....wrong info you got there
everything you need is here
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=62034
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13th March 2008, 01:47 AM
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he has ripped you OFF...self prime is a lot of...
he has ripped you OFF...self prime is a lot of crap...if the painter wrote the quote with the specs that he was going to do, then he must do what you are paying him for....
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1st March 2008, 12:00 AM
Thread: Painting a new Gyprock Plaster Ceiling
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dulux acrylic sealer , and NEVER start any...
dulux acrylic sealer , and NEVER start any painting until the plasterer has finished...you can seal the plaster before any skirting and trim goes on...that will save a lot of time
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29th February 2008, 11:55 PM
Thread: How long before I paint new solid plaster
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12 weeks like i had posted in the last mention of...
12 weeks like i had posted in the last mention of solid plaster
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25th February 2008, 11:55 PM
Thread: Painting new plasterboard?
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paint your little hearts out...as long as your...
paint your little hearts out...as long as your new plasterboard joins etc are dry and sanded off...and your happy with it, then get out the brush and roller and start painting the sealer on, after...
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25th February 2008, 02:04 AM
Thread: Sealer/undercoat for "white set"
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allow new unpainted surface to cure and dry for...
allow new unpainted surface to cure and dry for at least 12 weeks. adhesion problems occur if the correct sealer is not used. this can be attributed to poor troweling or the addition of air...
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25th February 2008, 01:40 AM
Thread: Wattyl Oil-Based Primer or Fungishield?
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is the timber for interior or exterior.? ...
is the timber for interior or exterior.?
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22nd February 2008, 12:58 AM
Thread: Sealer/undercoat for "white set"
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white set ? are you talking solid plaster ? but...
white set ? are you talking solid plaster ? but plaster patches either an acrylic PSU, solver maxi prep, dulux 3 in 1 ...stick to a top shelf brand and label...dulux also have a 3 in 1 oil based...
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20th February 2008, 03:00 AM
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woodland grey will cover with 2 coatings ... if...
woodland grey will cover with 2 coatings ... if you want to put a 3rd coat then just paint over the primed areas first then 2 coatings
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20th February 2008, 02:50 AM
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your local paint shop should have a sheen graph...
your local paint shop should have a sheen graph that will show what is what....and that depends on the paint brand
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20th February 2008, 02:43 AM
Thread: pressed tin ceiling or plaster
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thanks for the answers and it looks like the...
thanks for the answers and it looks like the ceilings are staying, but all the baltic pine lining boards on the walls are going...the walls will be plaster...i will post up a few pics of the tin...
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8th February 2008, 11:45 PM
Thread: pressed tin ceiling or plaster
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i have had my eye on the old place for a few...
i have had my eye on the old place for a few years..it came on the market so i grabbed it..
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8th February 2008, 03:20 AM
Thread: 10 Year Old Windows - Oil or Varnish or ?
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i'm a Sikkens fan myself...cost $$$$ but worth...
i'm a Sikkens fan myself...cost $$$$ but worth every cent
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8th February 2008, 03:14 AM
Thread: pressed tin ceiling or plaster
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pressed tin ceiling or plaster
i have bought an old house that has pressed tin ceilings in the bedrooms/Hallway and in the lounge..the tin is in perfect condition as they were painted in enamel about 40 years ago, but the thing is...
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8th February 2008, 02:55 AM
Thread: does paint go off?
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once settled you should see around 30mm in a...
once settled you should see around 30mm in a 10ltr high grade flat acrylic...i use the term "OIL" as that is the term we painters call it...if i were a chemist i would be able to say exactly what it...
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2nd February 2008, 12:21 AM
Thread: does paint go off?
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if you have added water to thin the paint and...
if you have added water to thin the paint and then put the left over paint back in the can...yep it will go off. if you use paint that has gone off in a dampish room..expect mould..i have seen 1 room...
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20th January 2008, 01:36 AM
Thread: Fibreglass vs Aluminium Ladders...
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i use baileys ladders...have been for years,...
i use baileys ladders...have been for years, sized from 3' foot to 36' feet, all alloy easy to use and last for years
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20th January 2008, 01:32 AM
Thread: Cornice fine crack repair?
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these little cracks usually form from hot...
these little cracks usually form from hot days...nothing to worry about..all homes do it..when the colder weather arrives they just about all compress back together...the downfall is any filler you...
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20th January 2008, 01:24 AM
Thread: Painting a rendered wall
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you should let the render dry for at least 2-3...
you should let the render dry for at least 2-3 months...seal and paint. you wont be able to stop any form of water from the outside of the wall with just paint...its like anything paint it once and...
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9th January 2008, 02:49 AM
Thread: cast iron bath re-enamel
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i will check this out as i'm about to use tub n...
i will check this out as i'm about to use tub n tile on a claw foot bath...but my question is did you mix the parts correct, also as you only did a section of the bath, maybe the smell is from what...
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23rd December 2007, 05:27 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas to all on the Forum
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i'm the new guy here..i found this forum by...
i'm the new guy here..i found this forum by mistake while looking for info on a project i'm working on, then seen the painting section ( thats what i do everyday as my job )..so i will be adding some...
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23rd December 2007, 05:19 AM
Thread: Toolemera: The Glories of Lead Paint
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now that is great . i am going to enjoy reading...
now that is great . i am going to enjoy reading these even though my brain cells have been deleted over the years by lead paints.....lol:o
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23rd December 2007, 05:11 AM
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cheers
cheers
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22nd December 2007, 01:31 AM
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handsp77 has it right on the money...if your...
handsp77 has it right on the money...if your stained woodwork has varnish on it, and you paint it with a dark enamel, then any part that is in direct sunlight will blister...so the lighter the colour...
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20th December 2007, 11:45 PM
Thread: How Would You Tackle This Job?
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i'd be calling an electrician ....get it back...
i'd be calling an electrician ....get it back into place, with the same screws etc attached and a couple of blobs of cornice adhesive onto the screws inside the ceiling, but still call an electrician
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20th December 2007, 11:35 PM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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i'm gonna wait for the finish...
i'm gonna wait for the finish photos......Ahmen:2tsup:
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20th December 2007, 11:27 PM
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well the first question is DO you want a high...
well the first question is DO you want a high gloss finish ( enamel ) or a low gloss finish ( acrylic )
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18th December 2007, 04:04 AM
Thread: Fixing plasterboard to concrete studs
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:o what is it Petrified wood ?
:o what is it Petrified wood ?
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18th December 2007, 03:49 AM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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TWO skim coats AND a TOP coat?? ...YES ...
TWO skim coats AND a TOP coat?? ...YES
carefully use a quality paint stripper ....NEVER attempt to do that :oo:
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17th December 2007, 03:59 AM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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i only ever use the normal old base coat ( mixing...
i only ever use the normal old base coat ( mixing it myself ) that way i get the texture that i need depending on the job i'm doing. giving it 2 layers..then back trowel after each layer to take any...
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14th December 2007, 01:03 AM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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i use a 250 mm Hyde trowel :2tsup:....but thought...
i use a 250 mm Hyde trowel :2tsup:....but thought a 100 maybe easier for a DIY.
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14th December 2007, 12:52 AM
Thread: Gyprock in the kitchen
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and don't forget to paint on the sealer before...
and don't forget to paint on the sealer before the painting:p
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12th December 2007, 12:19 AM
Thread: Gap filler for fibro walls
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i would'nt use any fillers, as all fillers crack,...
i would'nt use any fillers, as all fillers crack, replace the cover stripes would be better.
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11th December 2007, 10:47 PM
Thread: Wallpapering
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paint a sealer of the filler spots...as plaster...
paint a sealer of the filler spots...as plaster and other fillers are porous . or the glue from the wallpaper will soak in, "dry spots" i have never had to size with pre-glued wallpaper, just don't...
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11th December 2007, 10:31 PM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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test it with a sharp trowel on the edge of the...
test it with a sharp trowel on the edge of the paint , work towards the paint edge and not away from it, if it wont move "leave it alone" another test is get some sticky tape..now with a razor make a...
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11th December 2007, 12:48 AM
Thread: "Varnish" on External Timber
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depending on what is on the windows, sikkens...
depending on what is on the windows, sikkens supernatural is the best its a 2 part system with cetol HLS...it will cost you some $$$$$
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11th December 2007, 12:32 AM
Thread: Painting over a chipped ceiling
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your bathroom ceiling was painted with a acrylic...
your bathroom ceiling was painted with a acrylic ceiling white & was not sealed first
1. get yourself some base plaster - from your local plaster supplier
get a top-coat plaster also, ready...