Water based gloss the future? This week started work on a new site. Painting retirement flats, new build and the spec for the woodwork is water based undercoat and gloss. I've used water based gloss before, on a site like this as it's by the same company just different builders, however the spec and designs are identical. The difference was I was putting colours on front doors not using white like now. I had no problems with the colours coverage and spreading wise. The white today was a different matter. Whilst applying t... February 01, 2013 Continue Reading
The start of something new A new year and a new start. After working for various companies over the years I've taken the plunge and attempting to start up on my own. In this period of austerity it isn't the easiest thing to do but people enjoy a challenge! I've been self employed for 18 months now and to be begin with I am still working for contractors. To be honest it would be foolish of me to say, right I'm going it alone, doesn't matter that I have no work lined up! But I am trying to go about it the right way, in a... January 25, 2013 Continue Reading