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by jazzer
Thu May 15, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Cleaning Paint Brushes so That They Stay Soft?
Replies: 7
Views: 3282

Re: Cleaning Paint Brushes so That They Stay Soft?

the2ems wrote:I don't soak them. Just a good up and down in the spirit till it looks clean. Then soapy water.



Double check it is oil based, as I bought water based paint by mistake some time ago and then proceeded to use white spirit to clean them. That doesn't work.
by jazzer
Tue May 13, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Cleaning Paint Brushes so That They Stay Soft?
Replies: 7
Views: 3282

Re: Cleaning Paint Brushes so That They Stay Soft?

How long are you leaving the brushes in white spirits?

I leave mine in over night then brush out on an old piece of timber until clean.
by jazzer
Tue May 13, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: How Long Will My Fence Posts Last?
Replies: 2
Views: 4322

Re: How Long Will My Fence Posts Last?

proptech wrote:Hi jazzer

provided you used pre-treated posts intended for fencing, you should get a reasonable life from them.
The use of polythene bags is a debatable point.


Okay thanks - yes the posts were pre-treated from a local timber merchants.
by jazzer
Fri May 09, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: How Long Will My Fence Posts Last?
Replies: 2
Views: 4322

How Long Will My Fence Posts Last?

Hi all, I have recently put in some extremely hard work by erecting a new fence and have some worrying concerns now. I have concreted in 12 - 8' x 4" posts and attached 5" rails with gaps to allow wind to travel through, however when I concreted in the posts, I failed to protect the base o...
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