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Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2016, 6:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: Long Term Rental in Carvoeiro Area

Hi EMR
It been many moons since we crossed swords ha ha
I didnt (thankfully) take you advice last time but this time I will thank you
Are you still in same area? If so maybe we could meet up for a...
Forum: Portugal
May 2nd 2016, 5:50 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Long Term Rental in Carvoeiro Area

Good Evening Everyone
I am currently looking for a long term 12-18 month (possibly longer) 1/2 bed apartment in Carvoeiro area is this something you can help me with? If not maybe you could...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 11th 2016, 6:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: Handyman/Painter in Lisbon, any recomendations please?

Hi Razzy I have pm'd you
Forum: Portugal
Jan 29th 2016, 7:51 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: To Prime or Not to Prime

In my opinion there is no debate, I have been painting man and boy and have not found a better widely available gloss finish
than Dulux trade gloss. Their undercoat leaves a bit to be desired...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 22nd 2016, 2:19 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: To Prime or Not to Prime

Great question not a lot you can do during painting process. If areas being painted are well prepared/cleaned and dust/particle free then it is only airborne dust settling on wet paint.

For a...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 21st 2016, 7:33 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

To Prime or Not to Prime

With spring fast approaching some of you will be thinking about external painting.
In a previous post I recommended applying a coat of external primer/sealer before applying finishing coats...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 11th 2015, 1:17 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Yes been doing it all year and it not easy !! But as I said 4 sides to a house so some part will be shaded at some point during the day
Forum: Portugal
Oct 11th 2015, 11:35 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

I have been informed that very little painting is done during the"season" due to properties being rented and I think Im right in saying a lot of condos do not permit work to be carried out during...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 9th 2015, 9:54 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

I believe it a water based product if you go to their web site there is a data sheet for every product you can down load
Forum: Portugal
Oct 9th 2015, 9:08 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Hi mfesharne
Had a look on line at the product and it seems to tick all the boxes. Be aware the m2 cover rate is low 2-3 m2 per litre 1st coat should be thinned by 35% suggest you do a measure...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 8th 2015, 11:07 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Hi brodev
No they are two different products. Stabilizer is used to harden up loose/flaky/sandy stone/cement work as name suggests it is used to stabilize unstable areas
Primer will not do the same...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 8th 2015, 10:56 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Hi mfesharne

I have used a product called aquastop from CIN there are many varieties of this product but I'm sure advice will be given in shop once problem has been explained. The various aquastop...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 3rd 2015, 7:54 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

I have never agreed with thinning paint unless it says so in the instructions as thinning causes paint to lose some of its proprieties coverage, durability, longevity etc
I understand you can buy...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 2nd 2015, 8:48 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Hi GeniB

Yes I agree everyone has different tastes which I like as no two jobs are the same

Im not sure about wallpaper being a British thing as Im pretty sure it is used world wide!!

What...
Forum: Portugal
Oct 1st 2015, 8:43 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

I've have always found a fixed price is better all round, takes away the uncertainty customer has piece of mind knowing complete costs before works commence and I know what I am working too.
...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 30th 2015, 6:08 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

I agree priming is an extra expense but cheaper than repainting house !!
As for the "jack of all trades" would you feel happier and more confident knowing a fully experienced trade man was doing...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 29th 2015, 3:33 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Dont worry about the questions I am pleased to help if I can.
Yes I would recommend the primer reason being I was shown a villa where no primer was used as existing paint seemed sound and new paint...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 29th 2015, 2:37 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

re: My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Without seeing works required (would be more than happy to visit and give my opinion) I would recommend after power washing, filling etc a coat of Titan primer followed by two coats of Cin external...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 29th 2015, 7:58 am
Replies: 40
Views: 14,258
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

My free help guide to paint work & decorating

Good Morning Everyone
I have been painting and decorating as man and boy for 37 years in Scotland. I have now been living and working in the Algarve for almost a year. I would like to hear your...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 19th 2015, 11:02 am
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: Tavira...painter

Hi jbeth I have sent you a pm regards ronnie
Forum: Portugal
Sep 19th 2015, 11:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: East Algarve builder

Hi Tony I have sent you a pm regards ronnie
Forum: Portugal
Sep 11th 2015, 6:30 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,467
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: Sooooo disappointed

Yes he is Dutch and as mad as a box of frogs Libbie I think is his name. One time he wouldnt let us leave until we had finished the free bottle of port he had put on table!! I have been assured that...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 10th 2015, 5:34 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,467
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: Sooooo disappointed

Or go to Happys in Carvoeiro.............best I even had and from Scotland where the staple food is fish suppers haha
Forum: Portugal
Sep 8th 2015, 7:21 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,169
Posted By Ronnie the Painter

Re: New apartment

Maybe I going against the norm here but I have found air com not necessary I would suggest you try with out for a while. Yeah it gets cold in winter (oil filled radiators) and in the heat open...
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