Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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We need the house painted inside and out but don't have the energy for it any more so we are looking for a tradesman to to it on a day-rate basis. Any recommendations, anyone? Scaffolding already up so immediate start possible.
Location: Eythorne.
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Jan Higgins
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I know somebody who claimed to be a painter and decorator that I met via the shop that I would never use again
but it would not be fair to name them on here.
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#3
There are too many of those around, Jan, hence my need of personal recommendations.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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Is there not a notice board at a nearby DIY mega store?
This may be the second best option after stopping at a recently redecorated home near where you live and asking. Although your requirement for day-rate work complicates things slightly, these days it may be less of a hindrance. Good luck.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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what about alex?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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what about alex?
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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I asked Alex but he was otherwise engaged.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Peter Garstin wrote:There are too many of those around, Jan, hence my need of personal recommendations.
He came with a personal recommendation from somebody who worked there who kept on about how good he was.
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Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#10
You may have the wrong sort of skirting boards Jan.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 725- Registered: 7 Oct 2011
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#11
I've heard it on good authority that Leonardo Da Vinci has a talent for painting and decorating. He used to specialise in painting large Church ceilings. Not sure how willing He is to travel any great distance.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
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#12
you could allways ask manet,monat,picasso,tuner or any of the others i havent mentiond.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#13
One painter we used to use was certainly an artist.......of a kind.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Peter, I have just emailed you, give me a call
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Over the past months I've been doing lots of smallish jobs and couldn't therefore get round to Peter's offer.
A larger job has been offered the other day, and might start in a week or so.
PS, have naught to do with Jan's experience
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Jan, when you employ a painter and decorator, you should find out first how they intend doing the work.
An expert explanation beforehand should suffice to ascertain whether they are up to it.
To give one example, an iron rusty railing needs a thorough sanding, then washing or dusting or air-spraying (whichever), then two undercoats and two overcoats.
Anything less, and it will be rusting again within a few years, or the paint will be peeling off.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#17
Or a quick wire brush and a coat of Hammerite, Alex!!
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Hammerite's OK, but you still need 2 coats. Peter. But it will need painting over every so often, more regularly than if you use a specific anti-rust paint followed by an overcoat (2 coats).
Wire brushes and sanding paper and electric sanders can be used indifferently, but sanding paper will be quicker than a wire brush on flat or rounded surfaces easy to reach. For corners and gaps wire brushes come in handy.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Alexander D wrote:Jan, when you employ a painter and decorator, you should find out first how they intend doing the work.
He did that and I eventually got the required number of coats (in places) but only after he knocked big holes in the ceiling which had to be patched, took an extra week and still had not finished so we got fed up and finished the job ourselves.
Definitely not Alexander.
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DT1- Location: Dover
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By no means am I knocking your professional knowledge Alex, but I'm a little thrown by your litmus test.
Alexander D wrote:An expert explanation beforehand should suffice to ascertain whether they are up to it.
How does an amateur ascertain expertise unless they themselves know what they are doing?
