Axus Decor Colron Dunlop Pro Decor Geocel Hyde Mirka Osmo Paint Warrior Red Devil RollingDog Semin Tajima I don’t know why but I had the illogical feeling that it was a second rate substitute for the TX130. We’ll see about that shortly. In terms of cost, the filler is practically for nothing & worth every penny. The Abranet comes at a cost, for sure, but it is so effective & lasts an age. It’s worth it. As I have tried to demonstrate, the tools are no more expensive than shed stuff & the paint is worth the extra for certain. A DIY awakening Don’t leave in-ceiling 50w Halogen bulbs lit for 3 days solid and then try to move them around. I have no fingerprints left on the left hand, what with hot bulbs and hand sanding with the Abranet. Dust Management

Leaving it overnight to dry, the light that streamed in by mid morning highlighted a lot of (very small) imperfections. Not too surprising as I’m not exactly a plasterer. I put a second coat on which improved things. But the day after, there were still imperfections. Basic Brush Mate Clover Chemicals Coral Eco Union Go! Paint Hamilton Icon Protection Laddermat MPB Olfa Thanks Andrew for making the effort to write this article explaining what you did right, wrong and what you learned for next time. That’s not to underestimate the paint or indeed the tools, but just to see the finish after filling & sanding is a joy. I wish a picture could show & tell the improvement but it simply does not do it justice. The 3/8th Wooster roller is excellent but I found the Micro Plush one better somehow. Or maybe I’m just not applying paint correctly? I wondered if I might be applying the paint too thin? Although I’m getting a nice result I’m not sure I have the right roller technique. I am happy for pointers on that one. Paint

Weighing up effort v cost

The surface looks very much like those polished concrete floors & walls you get in designer homes. Cleaning up for painting For the purposes of demoing the Dust Eater, I turned off my vacuum and sanded with the Mirka CEROS. (A picture of how decorating used to be done!)

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