Hi there! I'm Phil, a Professional Decorator in the UK and I've got some serious credentials to back up my skills. I've earned my Full CITY & GUILDS Advanced Craft Qualifications and completed a time served apprenticeship with indentures way back in 1990. Plus, I've also undergone City&Guilds Stage 1&2 teacher training and spent three years part-time lecturing in P&D at Basford Hall College in Nottingham - UK. With over 33 years of experience, I'm confident I can give you some top-notch decorating advice and tips.
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The chimney needs a vent fitted, at the bottom, if it's been capped, with a vented cover at the top. Warm air rises through the chimney drying damp from the inner walls.
Hi phil.im using osmo on an oak handrail and risers etc on a stairs.i would nt say there s a lot to do so I was thinking just using cloth and micro fibre tac cloth to apply rather than brush.if I did it with a cloth do you think I'd be able to apply a second coat before 4 hours ??
I used this on a wall where a rain hopper blocked and soaked the party wall. Not because it's damp but as a precaution in case it does it again. There are somethings you should know. It's a fairly large room but only needed about 6ft from the external wall, three drops covered half, it's thin & I thought when covered you wouldn't be able to see it, but with the wallrock you could clearly see the line. You need the adhesive on both sides of the dampstop. Once it's lined you will need to size the lining paper I found.
Not supprised you saw where you'd stopped with the damp stop. The wall rock over the top isn't enough to lose the 'ridge' of paper under it. Yep, go over the Damp stop with the adhesive, ready for it to have the wallRock on (once all dry 48hrs later).. as mentioned in the video, You shouldn't need to SIZE over the lining paper after you've hung it. A finish wallpaper will go over the lining paper no problem.
Hi Phil, before I set up an account to order some two fussy blokes rollers (at a sensible non-Amazon price), I remember in a video you showed other rollers you use which you rated for day to day use. I’m after 5mm and 10mm microfibre 4 inch and 10mm microfibre 9 inch but can’t find the video and wondered if you can help me out? If the fussy’s are the best then I’m happy to go down that route.
Used this system for the first time recently after watching your video. Much easier than the old foil paper , the curly edged frustrating one !. Cheers Phil .
UK/Ireland 'forum' type setup where you bring on different guests every so often, or multiple guests - in person, or via video call could be quite interesting. Multiple examples across other trades.
Hi Phil, Great video. Thanks for that. I have a question. Do you think Dulux oil based Undercoat can cover the wood filler or is better to use primer over the wood filler first to not flash ? Thanks
I've been a pro Decorator for nearly 40yrs now, just don't use water based trim finish paints indoors, because they are CRAP 🤮just use acrylic primer u/c & finish using oil based paints, trust me it's the only way😉
@ProfessionalPainterDecorator or yes, gloss,satin or eggshell, you'll always get a good finish with decent well known trade quality brands😉I personally never use acrylic primer u/c on windows, i stick to oil equivalents around moisture areas.
have to admit Phil, despite having a 'square car' down her in Cornwall......., i am going back towards Spirit base satins and glosses. I find the water based to be pretty good but lacking shine and being delicate. I like the toughness of Spirit Base and how easily you can wipe off Emulsion from a cured finish. I like the brans of WB ones like Zinsser and Dulux ect
Thanks lads! You pair have been very kind whenever I have asked for help, and you have helped me immensley! I always look forward to your videos. All the best lads. 👊🏻
hi phil , bought spary gun today , mainly to do victorian cornice in my flat , used leyland vinyl matt (white) messing about with spary also diluted paint finding it runnong off cornice ..any tips thanks
Little Green Intelligent Gloss, Caparol Haftprimer, Tikurilla Helmi, BIN Aqua - a minefield indeed, but all quality gear - I'm never without a tin of Permawhite. Not tried the Aqua Guard yet.. SO much to choose from. Love the matt finishes on furniture - even F&B Dead Flat is nice gear.
Without a doubt - a litre of paint costs around an hour's labour - painting an entire room costs around 0.2% the value of a property - these are vague figures, but the point is, a good paint job MAKES a domestic space that has already had considerable investment. Prepping a space only to use sub standard gear is a wasted opportunity.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecoratorThanks Phil. Watched your video which looked great but somewhat unnerved by the number of very negative reviews on the Screwfix page
What’s your opinion re the following. I’m not a painter just diy. I have 13 internal 6 panel doors and I’m wondering which of these would be best and should I spray or brush/roll. For those decorators out there what would you charge per door to complete? Great vids. John
Hi Phil, I'm using Tikkuriĺa Otex Akva Primer as the 1st coat on painted wooden doors but in parts it's separating with what looks like oily spots - the cabinets were sanded and cleaned with clean spirit, any ideas what could be causing it?😮
If 'clean spirit' is turpentine substitute, it's oil based and the paint will ciss. In my experience, degreasing with Zinsser Universal degreaser is the only way to prep woodwork that might be contaminated (always around handles) before sanding (or you just rub the grease into the work)
You'd be better to wipe over and clean with Meths. It will evaporate and not leave an oily surface.. like White Spirit. You may find that spray cleaner/wax is still on the surface.. the meths would clean that off. Meths and wire wool may be an idea to do it next time.
I'm after an oil based finish but water based paint as it's exterior wood and the customer lives in a city, so doesn't want to leave the windows open for 24+ hours. Any advice would be amazing
Have a look at Isomat Isolac paint. Or Caparol PU satin/gloss Bedec Aqua Advance also worth looking at Farrow and Ball exterior paint also very good. Always prep well and prime/UC then two top coats.
Colortrend is the best water based finish for wood,its hard wearing with a good skin and so nice to apply,stays white too,like all water based finishes you must apply two top coats for optimum finish
I have tried the heritage and as Phil says it’s nearest to putting an oil base on. That said I found the second coat pulled a little. Maybe a little water to ease would help. my favourite at the moment sprayed is isomat isolac lovely finish With scuff x a close second.
Found oil based white yellowing way too quick nowadays. Been on water based for a while now.. as you said,, if you can handle a brush properly you can handle Aqua Guard 😉 cheers you’ve been a great help for in figuring out what to try..
When you apply that filler, lay it off with a wet brush, not a sponge. If you do it properly, you don’t have to sand it. You want it to blend in with the render, not see the repair. You’re welcome
