Second vote for the zinsser, perfect for what you’re doing. If you want buy British then Bedec msp is very similar and also comes in Ral.

Definitely dont have to cover the plaster with the mist coat, it’s purely to make sure subsequent coats stick

It’s easy to use if you prep the surface first. I like to coat the walls with zinsser Gardz first as it stops the paste from soaking in too fast.
You can paste the paper if you prefer but it is so much quicker to paste the wall.
I use a roller for even faster pasting, as a bonus it cuts very well with a snap off blade knife but you will need one of those wallpaper tool/spatula thingies to hold it down when cutting

2X Maxxis Rekon on the Cotic solaris max pumped up to 40psi, woosh
(sort of)
Road, fireroad, singletrack, love it

Very good, also if you want to buy british look at Bedec MSP

Have you opened it, you’ll know if its off, it bloody stinks :-) (assuming we are talking emulsion)

Some emulsions go really watery over time, again this will be fairly obvious to spot, three years is optimistic..

Solvent based lasts much longer, for obvious reasons.

Marmite 😁

If the existing coat is oil based gloss then make sure you prime with an adhesion primer first.
Zinsser cover stain, or Zinsser bin are easy options..

I say this as it’s quite likely you will be using a water based product. If you like the posh stuff then Farrow and ball have a new eggshell for floors.
Be warned though as water based paints will get a bit soft if you leave water standing on it for too long

Jubilee maze and laser tag at Symonds yat, stand up paddle boarding,on the river or Mallards pike.

Failing to deal with warranty claims also.
In my case the staff did their best and I feel bad for getting worked up about what is in reality a non issue.

If any are reading, good luck, hope things work out for you, tough times in retail these days 😔

Love this bit of fiddlin, makes me think of spring

Gigspanner

Zooming in it does look solid, fine wire wool or even just a cloth dipped in white spirit, give it a gentle scrub and let it dry, if you have removed the coating, then it aint varnish.

Ive tidied up a few engineered oak floors with a mirka sander. Assuming its oiled and it looks like it is, then you dont have to sand it all off anyway. Take a damp sponge to it..does that make it look instantly better? If so then just lightly sand it with 120 grit paying a little more attention to the worst bits and apply osmo, thin coats mind 😁
If you can hire a mirka sander with dust extractor the job is much easier.
Oh, and dont try to sand the dents out, they’re a feature now

This has sparked a memory from my childhood and it’s going to drive me nuts.
I had two posters by the same artist ( i think)
One was a very busy pirate battle between two ships with many comic elements including the occasional nose being lobbed off, the other was an underwater scene.
And now of course I won’t rest until i see it again, can anyone else remember it?

Aha, never mind found it..

If you are new to the area it’s a great introduction. There’s plenty to occupy a five day trip, do a little homework on some of the more off piste stuff if that’s your thing before you go (or get a guide).
Prepare for bad weather, it can be bloody cold if it’s raining (snowing/sleeting/hailing)on your allotted day. And yes ,watch the corners on the gravel roads

Very enjoyable, I’m sure it’s me getting old but I do like this sort of telly these days 😊

Mines great on non tech stuff if i can stand up ( i like standing up on climbs) on steep techy stuff not so good …BUT…… i’m running a 160 fork. Yes I know I shouldn’t but i like it like that so much now that i am not changing
With the recommended fork length i’m sure it would be very good

Be careful of external walls (condensation etc) and in my experience nobody keeps overhead cupboards for long :-)

Good grief,

That bit when you ride from Van Horn to Shady later in the game, gaming heaven right there.Can’t say anymore because “spoilers”

Looking up that song for sure.

This is great, can we do one on banjos next?….

….

No? just me then :(

Owaltrol do a large range, whether you want the weathered finish ( silverygrey) or want to keep it looking fresh they’ll have something.

Varnish it or colour it with woodstain  and I’m setting the dogs on you mind :-)

Not sure if it’s used in sash construction but I would avoid Idigbo if offered.

Set money aside for the first painting of the windows, I have lost count of the times where i have seen very expensive new windows ruined by poor decorating, Even hardwood windows can rot depressingly quickly.

Use a preservative primer to impregnate the frames and the bottom rails of the windows, or a penetrating oil like Valtti base. As said above the newish water based systems can work well over well primed timber, sadolin superdec or Zinsser allcoat exterior. And if the fitter wants to stick the glazing beads on with silicon, shoot him. The new adhesive/sealants are so much better,

Oh well, thought it was too good to be true, thanks all.

You may be much more strong willed in comparison to me, but I used to kid myself that I only drank that much too. Whisky could easily be my downfall, just two glasses a night, ..in a rather large tumbler 😁

So I guess im saying no, not most nights, very slippery slope.

Wash down, zinsser Gardz to seal, fill rough patches with some easy to sand filler using one of these  https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p25000?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMPcBRAWEiwAiAqZhxm1bP_FKr5_PBkbINwT3FWdeHQ6E7okZKuCKAgbfYcbDfjv9abMwhoCV30QAvD_BwE  or similar plastic version. Paint with emulsion, then fill again if needed.

Zinsser gardz is brilliant stuff, i do advise washing down to remove as much paste residue as possible. Use a big sponge like a car sponge in just warm water, no sugar soap or detergent. Any paste still left is dealt with by the gardz. I have done it this way for years and it saves using lining paper in all but the worst cases. Its also a great alternative to old fashioned size, made my job a lot easier I can tell you.

These are very helpful with the cutting in, also available on amazon

https://paintersworld.co.uk/products/hamilton-prestige-pure-synthetic-sash-brush-set

However you can’t beat the oil based satinwood for speed and ease of application though

Its all still a bit dissapointing despite the claims. All oil based paints still go yellow, you could always choose an off white like Dulux timeless?

You can  acheive a great result with water based on a nice easy uncomplicated surface (skirting board), not so easy on door surrounds or anything with a more complicated profile (stair spindles arghhhhhh)

Things that may help with water based…..

Again choose an off white as the brilliant whites take three coats sometimes

If you are trying to obliterate a darker colour do this with the primer NOT with the topcoat because of the above

Satin finish covers better than gloss.

Use good brushes . I like Arroworthy finultra or Purdy. Do not skimp here as it makes it harder

These days its often easier to do the final cutting in with the emulsion , I often let the trim paint get on the walls (just a smidge) on awkward to do door frames and do a final cut in with a large brush in the wall paint when dry. Loads quicker than masking, but thats easy for me to say as its my job.

For panelled doors use a good mini roller, do the  edges and mouldings first with a brush and let dry, be carefull not to leave a thick line of paint, feather it out a little if that makes sense. Then roll the flats.

All of the above is pointless though if you have not made the effort to make it stick in the first place.  PPPPPPPPPP…..etc etc

To actually answer your question, my favourite, surprisingly is the newish Dulux quick dry trim gloss.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dulux-trade-high-gloss-paint-pure-brilliant-white-1ltr/2352H?tc=GT1&ds_kid=92700030933329298&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249484&gclid=CjwKCAjwwo7cBRBwEiwAMEoXPCJv6Qkn_SpCWl2TPr6MjSn9RuaQ2k-cFdjZKvWZKCA53WrVnoD55BoCRfIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKKukMOxjd0CFeow0wodE_oCag

Gamechanger for me, I love it.

Sealant would of easily sorted the mess a 4 inch nail left in my tyre on the weekend, that is if the nail had not punched a hole in the rim at the same time.

Thanks, you have inadvertently solved my latest in head dilemma. There was an 80s series that had that very actor in and now I tracked it down, it was called Going out

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0197152/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPFJ7imgas

Delonghi Magnifica here too, love it.

My mates clubbed together and surprised me with one at my 50th birthday meal, not gonna lie they made me cry a bit, bastards :-)

Anyhow it’s awesome, not sure if it’s still available but i imagine Delonghi do something similar. The smells from it are divine, there are knobs n stuff for tweakage but after making one cup it’s all very obvious.

One hours travelling to the Forest of Dean, lots of little bits on the verderers and the red trail almost within throwing distance of the centre. To finish you can push up to the brilliant last descent on the verderers, it’s a long push but you will finish on a smile

Haven’t ridden those and i’m a local ffs. Must get out and explore more

Pretty much every time, never had a dog that just died. We always have to make the decision and I always beat myself up for days after, sorry.

Our latest brood have probably got under my skin more than any of the others and I’m absolutely dreading that day

FWIW you definitely did the right thing.

The Zinsser cover stain, despite its name is useless, utterly rubbish on water stains. Zinsser bin (shellac) works a treat. Hands down easiest and cheapest is a solvent based, wrongly named but yes also known as oil based, undercoat. Dulux or the cheaper glidden one will do

Google Jd Tandems, and Landescape Tandems. Both very good shops,

We have a landescape custom built to our awkward sizes, couldn’t be happier.

There’s a Uk mtb tandem page and a Tandem club page on facebook that often have some for sale. Do it, its great fun (for a very small handfull of couples who seem to not want to murder each other after the first ride)

H

Also rather excited by the Dark metal as I have just committed myself to one :-)

Its not a high gloss, it wont give you a really showy finish but its not bad considering how easy it is to use.

If you are looking for colours other than black or white things get a little complicated as you have to order them.

Garden shades would be a little thin and would not adhere well at all sorry

This https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-all-coat-exterior-paint-black-1ltr/8716g

is a very good do it all, one tin paint, similar to sadolin superdec only better.

Needs very little prep despite being water based. Quick wash down, light sanding and off you go. Comes in gloss or mid sheen

Praying this doesn’t make you faster, im struggling enough to keep up (as in actually catch sight of from time to time) with the rest of the crew these days.

I’m happy if it makes you feel more confident , just not Mat like warpspeed.   Mmkay