
Toupret Putty Mastic Review – Linseed Oil Putty - The Decorators …
Oct 12, 2020 · Putty Mastic is Toupret’s answer to linseed oil putty and fits into their range of fillers quite nicely. Like other linseed oil putties, you would normally use this product to glaze glass windows, or at the very least, repair around glazed glass.
Toupret Filler Review – the Full Range - Decorator's forum UK
Mar 31, 2020 · Toupret Glazing Putty Review . Toupret putty mastic is a linseed oil putty used when glazing or repairing windows. I can say with hand on heart that it’s probably the best linseed oil putty on the market. Easy to use, smooth and you’ll always get a great finish.
Oxera Rebuild Wood Repair Review - Decorator's forum UK
May 16, 2023 · This was a bit of a gamechanger for me. Up until trying it, I’d always used the old-fashioned linseed oil putties, which take ages to apply and up to 6 weeks before you can paint over. Oxera Multi-Purpose Sealant is very quick to apply, and you can paint over it after an hour!! It also adheres better than linseed oil putty.
Best Filler for Exterior Wood - Decorator's forum UK
Aug 7, 2024 · Toupret Putty Mastic is the best linseed oil putty I’ve used. It has a good consistency, it’s easy to shape, and isn’t sticky. Click here for more info. However, I believe modern hybrid polymers are better.
Zinsser Cover Stain Review - Decorator's forum UK
Apr 15, 2020 · The only two products I know of that block stains as effectively as Zinsser Cover Stain are oil-based undercoat and pliolite-based masonry paint. You should never use pliolite inside!! The fumes are too much, and they can make you feel ill. Oil-based undercoat is a good option and it is cheaper than Cover Stain.
Osmo Oil Review and product guide - Decorator's forum UK
Apr 21, 2020 · I love Osmo Oil for interior work such as veneered doors and stuff like that, but I wouldn’t use it outside. It just doesn’t last, and their customer service is a joke. They can’t even tell you how long a product is going to last. Fiddes HD wood oil is much better. You can’t use Osmo Oil over previously sealed surfaces either.
Oil-Based Paints – questions and answers - The Decorators Forum …
May 24, 2021 · This occurs because the oil used in oil-based paints is an alkyd, and yellowing is an unfortunate property of alkyd oils. Yellowing never used to be much of an issue, however tighter and tighter EU rules have restricted the amount of chemicals known as VOCs each paint manufacturer can use.
Problems With Osmo Oil Customer Service - Decorator's forum UK
Nov 21, 2019 · Osmo Oil customer service is absolutely horrendous! Has anyone else had problems with them? I’m a professional decorator and one of my clients asked me to use Osmo oil on an exterior timber project. I’ve never used Osmo Oil, so I phoned their customer service to check the recommended period beforemy client would need to apply another coat ...
The Best Primer for Interior Walls - Decorator's forum UK
Apr 14, 2021 · This is because oil will not penetrate the wallpaper like water can, so you avoid potential issues with bubbles, or seams opening. Using an oil-based primer also acts as a barrier between wallpaper and the additional coats of paint. You could use Zinsser Cover Stain, or even oil-based undercoat. But the best primer for wallpaper is a product ...
Sandtex 365 Masonry Paint Review - Decorator's forum UK
Aug 2, 2021 · Sandtex 365 is a pliolite based paint (oil), which is available in hundreds of different colours from any Crown Decorating Centre. However, unless you’re entitled to a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy this product online.