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Talking of decorating.

Remember those quality 3- or 4-inch heavy duty decorating brushes that were about half an inch thick that you used to get.  Where do you get them these days?


VNA’s mansion has tall ceilings and heavy 1930’s coving – I need a brush that holds loads of paint.  The brush I’m using is over ten years old, but really, I need a new one.  Everything in Screwfix, Toolstation and B&Q is kind of light weight.  Won’t hold much paint.

Paints have changed too over the years. Most are now water based, dry too quickly, and despite claims regarding coverage, require two and sometines three coats to cover and leave a good even finish. For brushes, try Wilkos, ive found them good to use, and not expensive