Blog
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Painting tools of the trade
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Painting tools of the trade, a series of articles where I run through a few essential painting tools of the trade that have proven to be deal breakers over the years. By that I mean, without these tools and sundries,… read more
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Platforms playing the Housepainter on Nostr podcast
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The following platforms are RSS readers, a form of personal assistant that collects podcasts and blogs in one place. It does this by checking special “feed” addresses for new updates and shows them to you. Each comes with its own… read more
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Housepainter work history 2 – 1987-2009
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Within 7 months I went from Sudan, to UK painting council houses, to Silicone Valley. Next 20 years was a series of work and travel adventures, expanding my product knowledge and honing my decorating skills. From Barbados to California to… read more
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Housepainter work history 1 – 70’s and 80’s
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A stroll through the 70’s, the time of inflation, optimism, Fuel Crisis and blackouts. In the 80’s I embarked on my decorating career. Went self-employed at 18, got trained up at college, studied Interior Design, made a diversion to the… read more
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Video Introduction to Housepainter on Nostr
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Welcome to Housepainter on Nostr If you contact me when you sign up, I will try send you some sats (real money) to play with so you can see first hand why Nostr is the future of social media and… read more
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Why Shellac knotting or Zinsser BIN aren’t suitable primers on exterior woodwork
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As a student at college or working with experienced decorators, you are told to be careful with how you use shellac knotting or Zinsser BIN when priming exterior woodwork. Knotting is the industry standard shellac-based sealer that holds back the… read more
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Tack rags
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in trade toolsTack rags. An indispensable painting tool of the trade making the difference between the ordinary and the very professional. Dust is the enemy of the professional painter. Forget wrecking lungs, more importantly for a painter, dust ruins finishes. It takes… read more
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Best paint brush doesn’t exist
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The best paint brush doesn’t exist, any more than the best car, best actor, best shoes. At best, some products are better than others. Best brush for what? As anyone with experience in construction, the car industry or catering will… read more
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Hand-painted kitchen cabinets, or sprayed?
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Hand-Painted Kitchen Cabinets: Debunking Myths About Sprayed Finishes Nowadays, the trend towards spray finishes is increasing, but it’s essential for consumers to critically evaluate some of the claims surrounding them.There are several claims that don’t add up. Perfection! Perfection does… read more