Great achievement getting to nearly 11,000 subscribers Phil, huge amount of work has gone into that! all the best growing it further and mentioning small businesses like ourselves.
10.8k Well done Phil. Videos are enjoyable to watch. Started referring customers to watch your videos for the paint reviews to give them an idea on paints they might like to have. Plus it also gives customers an idea of how much goes into painting & decorating correctly when they think we are over charging on the price. Keep the videos coming mate.
Question using Farrell and Ball estate emulsion all white. I’m using a 38 soft woven roller sleeve, but I’m getting a bunch of bubbles. Never use this paint before.
Estate emulsion. A couple of things spring to mind. The paint you're going over.. what is it? It maybe it's a cheaper contract Matt paint and it's being softened back up with the wet paint of the farrow and ball, creating air bubbles to form on the surface. Another thing, did you wet the roller before use, which may be creating the extra wetness and forming excessive bubbling. Without seeing it, it maybe the surface your going over It's why the wall/ceiling primer is good, as it sorts out any bad paint previously been used.
10.8 It’s coming on a treat Phil, I’m liking the colour scheme. Keep up the good work and thank you for the time you put in to making the videos, appreciated. 👌
Question if I may please Phil. As a DIYer I’m familiar with kitchen and bathroom specific paints and the premise that something with a bit of a sheen (soft sheen, eggshell, durable matt) may be used in kitchens due to wipeability and moisture resistance. You used estate emulsion on the ceiling which surprised me as I assumed (perhaps wrongly) that you would need something less chalky/porous. Would you usually have a customer specify a standard matt for a kitchen ceiling or a more specialist paint designed for that job/location? Thanks 👍🏻
Totally agree should always use F&B wall -ceiling primers / conditioners I didn't use once and thought could do just mist coat boy!! came out patchy to the degree it cost me wallet nearly £300, "never again Wilson"!
I sell F&b and I know the cans can be confusing but unfortunately we would have to change the labels in the printer for each product which would be very difficult and create mistakes with people using the wrong label. I agree F&b should have different cans for each finish like most other brands. We have suggested to their rep on numerous occasions about having the undercoats closer in colour to topcoats. Maybe if more stockists and customers suggest it it might happen . It would be very easy to do now that most shops mix it in store ,
Customer got f&b moles breath and stiff key blue for some feature walls…. You can see the cutting in from outer space ….. she then got similar colors in Dulux trade vinyl Matt for other rooms …. 2 coats without any issues whatsoever … whereas 3 coats of f&b and a shocking finish ! Twice as much to buy and utter garbage , but the lighter color she got in f&b went on a dream…. The dark colors have got there problems!
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator it wasn’t a colour match… she just went for similar colours for the other rooms but in Dulux ….. I’ve got to say though …. Even though it said trade vinyl matt on the tin , you’d have thought it was heritage … lovely drop !. The farrow and ball dark colours have always been a nightmare from day 1!!…I know it’s not me, cos same roller and brushes used on job !
Well played, Phil. Congrats on the subscribers. I have a question, or maybe a request. I haven't seen anyone on UA-cam demonstrate how to get a brushmark-free finish on woodwork with either oil-based or water-based paint, even when using a conditioner - there's never any real close-ups. I'm a joiner and spray all my builds, and if there's some existing woodwork involved I'll usually spray that too. But sometimes customers will ask for a small section of existing woodwork to be painted which is too small to get the sprayer out, sheet up etc. The only way I can get anywhere close to a completely flat finish with a brush is to obviously sand back flat first, then put the paint on as heavy as possible (and very quickly) without it looking like it will run, any less paint and it always leaves the odd brushmark - I have very (anal) fussy customers who go round with a magnifying glass afterwards. Problem is, trying to load on the paint this thick inevitably lands you with the odd run, and one run is one too many. Easier to get close to completely flat with oil-based, but water-based is a bugger, and very few people want to go for oil anyway. Any tips, or is it something you might do a video on?
ScuffX flows out really well. A 5mm 2 fussy blokes roller and some Benjamin Moore conditioner is a near spray finish. If the customer is that fussy, charge the extra and get HVLP out to spray the bits needed. £££
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Cheers, Phil. Will give the 2 Fussy Blokes roller a go. Must admit I've struggled to find a roller/sleeve that I've been totally happy with. Would you ever consider rolling a busy profiled architrave and skirting to achieve a spray-like finish or would you always brush it?
Acid catalysed is hard wearing but is extremely hazardous & really needs to be used in the booth. I've used a few different waterborne paints and I quite like caparol 2k pu lac. I think it's a polyurethane but with hardening additive you pour in and mix. I coat Primer/undercoat (2 on bare MDF edges) and two top coats. I like it
@@Liverpool1ne there are lots of better paints than farrow & ball. Especially for kitchen cabinets. No one has time for extra coats of f & b when even Aqua guard is good generally after 2 coats. Benjamin Moore is great but not so easy to get hold of. Let’s face it F and B is the go to brand, not the go to trade paint!
@@justaman1721 2 part paints are great for a closed spray booth, absolutely dangerous in a domestic environment. There’s some great portable air extraction units but its still a no no from me
The people who don't know the sequence are also the people who need help using rollers and brushes too. You'd only be teaching people who already know it how to suck eggs. Would they be watching?
I’m learning and doing a decent job at home so the more info the better from my perspective. I’ve seen people say woodwork before walls and vice versa so there’s always more to take in.
Hello Phil. I hope you're open to some constructive criticism. Being a painter and decorator, I do watch some of your videos but I must say, you are painful to watch. David Brent immediately springs to mind in mannerism and annoyance. Wearing the UA-cam T-shirts and bragging about subscribers is a bit cringeworthy to be honest. You've obviously made a great start and good luck with it, but please tone it down a bit. And shorten the videos. Less is more. I will add that I have had a a few colleagues and other trades watch and they all said the same. Annoying rather than informative. The Barbados video takes the biscuit.
It’s all subjective as others will enjoy those observations so please don't discourage people from being themselves. What if your wife wished you were more like Phil… 😂
@@stevenwaite3158 😂 I was being semi-serious though, UA-camrs are not here to adapt their personalities to suit us or conform to our wishes. We vote by subscribing or not and if we don’t like it we move along. I would never say to one of my kids be more like the other one because I find them less annoying and speak less while you’re at it. I’m sure you see where I’m coming from.
@stevenwaite3158 oh well never mind. I think there's a few of those untrained painters/pro DIYers on TIKToc/Insta that may suit your needs more than me then. You've been watching though to learn something? I can't keep all of the ppl happy all of the time
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Oh no, couldn't watch any of those idiots on ThickThock and the like. Was only meant to be constructive. Certainly appreciate the hard work involved putting out videos on UA-cam. It's not easy getting subscribers. I have picked up plenty of advice from yourself but try to shorten the videos a bit and good luck with your UA-cam venture.
Great achievement getting to nearly 11,000 subscribers Phil, huge amount of work has gone into that! all the best growing it further and mentioning small businesses like ourselves.
So nice of you
When I’m looking at this now it’s 10.8K well done 🎉🎉🎉
10.8k, testament to your knowledge and hardwork Phil. Always find your videos interesting and entertaining, keep up the good work 🙌
Much appreciated
Congratulations Phil 🎉
10,900. You should be chuffed Phil, well done 👏
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Well done Phil.
Videos are enjoyable to watch. Started referring customers to watch your videos for the paint reviews to give them an idea on paints they might like to have.
Plus it also gives customers an idea of how much goes into painting & decorating correctly when they think we are over charging on the price.
Keep the videos coming mate.
Awesome, thank you!
Question using Farrell and Ball estate emulsion all white. I’m using a 38 soft woven roller sleeve, but I’m getting a bunch of bubbles. Never use this paint before.
Estate emulsion.
A couple of things spring to mind.
The paint you're going over.. what is it?
It maybe it's a cheaper contract Matt paint and it's being softened back up with the wet paint of the farrow and ball, creating air bubbles to form on the surface.
Another thing, did you wet the roller before use, which may be creating the extra wetness and forming excessive bubbling.
Without seeing it, it maybe the surface your going over
It's why the wall/ceiling primer is good, as it sorts out any bad paint previously been used.
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It’s coming on a treat Phil, I’m liking the colour scheme. Keep up the good work and thank you for the time you put in to making the videos, appreciated. 👌
Thanks 👍
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Question if I may please Phil. As a DIYer I’m familiar with kitchen and bathroom specific paints and the premise that something with a bit of a sheen (soft sheen, eggshell, durable matt) may be used in kitchens due to wipeability and moisture resistance. You used estate emulsion on the ceiling which surprised me as I assumed (perhaps wrongly) that you would need something less chalky/porous. Would you usually have a customer specify a standard matt for a kitchen ceiling or a more specialist paint designed for that job/location? Thanks 👍🏻
depends how much steam build up a room can get.
My bathroom ceiling is a cheap contract matt .. no issues.
Shiny ceilings never loook good lol
Totally agree should always use F&B wall -ceiling primers / conditioners I didn't use once and thought could do just mist coat boy!! came out patchy to the degree it cost me wallet nearly £300, "never again Wilson"!
I sell F&b and I know the cans can be confusing but unfortunately we would have to change the labels in the printer for each product which would be very difficult and create mistakes with people using the wrong label. I agree F&b should have different cans for each finish like most other brands. We have suggested to their rep on numerous occasions about having the undercoats closer in colour to topcoats. Maybe if more stockists and customers suggest it it might happen . It would be very easy to do now that most shops mix it in store ,
The labels could be blank and the printer prints the background colour of a different paint.
Thanks for commenting though.
Customer got f&b moles breath and stiff key blue for some feature walls…. You can see the cutting in from outer space ….. she then got similar colors in Dulux trade vinyl Matt for other rooms …. 2 coats without any issues whatsoever … whereas 3 coats of f&b and a shocking finish ! Twice as much to buy and utter garbage , but the lighter color she got in f&b went on a dream…. The dark colors have got there problems!
and how was the colour match in dulux?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator it wasn’t a colour match… she just went for similar colours for the other rooms but in Dulux ….. I’ve got to say though …. Even though it said trade vinyl matt on the tin , you’d have thought it was heritage … lovely drop !. The farrow and ball dark colours have always been a nightmare from day 1!!…I know it’s not me, cos same roller and brushes used on job !
@@bigdude8470 heritage is very good too
A little tip…. Keep some labels in your van that you can write on, then stick it on the tins to help identify them, maybe Amazon sell them on a roll
I have a marker pen and write on the lids. Which helps
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Well played, Phil. Congrats on the subscribers.
I have a question, or maybe a request. I haven't seen anyone on UA-cam demonstrate how to get a brushmark-free finish on woodwork with either oil-based or water-based paint, even when using a conditioner - there's never any real close-ups. I'm a joiner and spray all my builds, and if there's some existing woodwork involved I'll usually spray that too. But sometimes customers will ask for a small section of existing woodwork to be painted which is too small to get the sprayer out, sheet up etc. The only way I can get anywhere close to a completely flat finish with a brush is to obviously sand back flat first, then put the paint on as heavy as possible (and very quickly) without it looking like it will run, any less paint and it always leaves the odd brushmark - I have very (anal) fussy customers who go round with a magnifying glass afterwards. Problem is, trying to load on the paint this thick inevitably lands you with the odd run, and one run is one too many. Easier to get close to completely flat with oil-based, but water-based is a bugger, and very few people want to go for oil anyway.
Any tips, or is it something you might do a video on?
ScuffX flows out really well.
A 5mm 2 fussy blokes roller and some Benjamin Moore conditioner is a near spray finish.
If the customer is that fussy, charge the extra and get HVLP out to spray the bits needed. £££
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Cheers, Phil. Will give the 2 Fussy Blokes roller a go. Must admit I've struggled to find a roller/sleeve that I've been totally happy with.
Would you ever consider rolling a busy profiled architrave and skirting to achieve a spray-like finish or would you always brush it?
@@bertie4127 look at the Hamilton micro fibre mini rollers as well.. 5mm.
A nice Monarch or Arroworthy brush you'll get a lovely finish
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Going to give that Rembrandt in your other vid a go 👍
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F & B is not the best paint. Every professional decorator knows
What is the best paint in your view Steve? Edit: in the context of painting a kitchen.
Acid catalysed is hard wearing but is extremely hazardous & really needs to be used in the booth. I've used a few different waterborne paints and I quite like caparol 2k pu lac. I think it's a polyurethane but with hardening additive you pour in and mix. I coat Primer/undercoat (2 on bare MDF edges) and two top coats. I like it
@@Liverpool1ne there are lots of better paints than farrow & ball. Especially for kitchen cabinets. No one has time for extra coats of f & b when even Aqua guard is good generally after 2 coats. Benjamin Moore is great but not so easy to get hold of.
Let’s face it F and B is the go to brand, not the go to trade paint!
@@justaman1721 2 part paints are great for a closed spray booth, absolutely dangerous in a domestic environment.
There’s some great portable air extraction units but its still a no no from me
@@stevegreen8207 don’t mention Aqua Guard, Phil will be after you!
The people who don't know the sequence are also the people who need help using rollers and brushes too. You'd only be teaching people who already know it how to suck eggs. Would they be watching?
have you watched?
I’m learning and doing a decent job at home so the more info the better from my perspective. I’ve seen people say woodwork before walls and vice versa so there’s always more to take in.
Hello Phil. I hope you're open to some constructive criticism. Being a painter and decorator, I do watch some of your videos but I must say, you are painful to watch. David Brent immediately springs to mind in mannerism and annoyance. Wearing the UA-cam T-shirts and bragging about subscribers is a bit cringeworthy to be honest. You've obviously made a great start and good luck with it, but please tone it down a bit. And shorten the videos. Less is more. I will add that I have had a a few colleagues and other trades watch and they all said the same. Annoying rather than informative. The Barbados video takes the biscuit.
It’s all subjective as others will enjoy those observations so please don't discourage people from being themselves. What if your wife wished you were more like Phil… 😂
@@Liverpool1ne I Think she'd divorce me 😂
@@stevenwaite3158 😂 I was being semi-serious though, UA-camrs are not here to adapt their personalities to suit us or conform to our wishes. We vote by subscribing or not and if we don’t like it we move along. I would never say to one of my kids be more like the other one because I find them less annoying and speak less while you’re at it. I’m sure you see where I’m coming from.
@stevenwaite3158 oh well never mind. I think there's a few of those untrained painters/pro DIYers on TIKToc/Insta that may suit your needs more than me then.
You've been watching though to learn something?
I can't keep all of the ppl happy all of the time
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Oh no, couldn't watch any of those idiots on ThickThock and the like. Was only meant to be constructive. Certainly appreciate the hard work involved putting out videos on UA-cam. It's not easy getting subscribers. I have picked up plenty of advice from yourself but try to shorten the videos a bit and good luck with your UA-cam venture.
Is this the guy from The Office?🤣
no idea, never seen it.