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Mirka CEROS 77mm electric? Not in UK yet.
abranet, Blog, hand-painted furniture, Mirka
Mirka CEROS power sander & Abranet abrasive has captured the imagination of many specialist decorators in the UK. Sadly, the new 77mm CEROS is not in UK – yet. The Mirka CEROS power sander is currently limited to 150mm and 125mm, however… a Mirka CEROS 77mm random orbital electric sander has been spotted on the Read MoreHand painted kitchen Hampshire
Blog, hand-painted kitchen, Little Greene, Mirka, Neil Callender, Owatrol
Neil Callender is a traditional painter specialising in hand painted kitchens. For a client in Hampshire he prepared and painted new MDF and tulipwood cabinets using tried and tested techniques, finishing with Little Greene oil eggshell paint. To prepare and prime this kitchen, Neil used Mirka dustless sanding, Abranet abrasives, and Zinsser Coverstain. Owatrol paint Read MoreWhere are they now? Handi-pads sponge sanders for trade and DIY
Not to be confused with the Mirka Handy sander, the Handi-pads sponge sanders are a range of foam sanding blocks that come in several different formats and size. They have a hook-and-loop backing, so as opposed to most sanding pads, which are the foam and abrasive combined, you can add and remove a variety of Read MoreHow to paint plaster walls with emulsion
Blog, Mirka, Mythic paint, paint, Painting, Toupret
If you watch a consummate professional painter like Jack Pauhl in action, you would be forgiven for thinking that emulsioning walls is easy. It is, if you know as much as he does. Read on for a few tips on how to paint plaster walls with emulsion. To get it right, you need to constantly Read MoreMirka dustless sanding review
Mirka dustless sanding has revolutionised decorating in the UK, literally raising the bar in terms of finish and clean air. Any decorating job requires preparation which mostly involves sanding. Traditionally, sandpaper is sand stuck to paper which is a very successful combination, as it’s sold in its millions, so it must be a good product, Read MoreMirka The Sandman
abranet, Blog, Mirka, preparation
Mirka’s latest video from The Sandman shows a car body repair system for repairing dings. Tell me this process isn’t applicable to high end decorating! And a rectangular format CEROS… Air powered but hopefully a taste of what their R&D team are getting closer to releasing in an electric version for decorators? Prepare to rock. Read MoreProfessional advice for DIY decorators
abranet, Blog, brushes, Eco, hand-painted kitchen, krudkutter, Little Greene, mypaintbrush.co.uk, Owatrol
As well as advising homeowners on best specifications for hand-painted kitchens, Traditional Painter answers a regular flow of email and phone enquiries from plucky DIY painters. Here is some professional advice for DIY decorators. Most DIY sites and stores emphasize the price – this paint or tool is cheap, or this isn’t too bad, not Read More95% of the UK decorating trade is stuck in the 80’s
UPDATE This is not the first time I have said it, but in general, the UK decorating trade is one of the most conservative least innovative industries in existence. I started in the early 80’s and I could go on almost any site now and do exactly what I was doing then. Apart from a Read MoreMirka Handy interface pad now available
It is official from Mirka (UK) – The Handy interface pad is now available for the Mirka Handy sander! Yes the Interface for the Handy is now available. It is a 5mm interface pad, 80x230mm with 55 holes to match the Handy. Mirka Part No. 8299521211 Attached a couple of images for your reference. Kind Read MoreMirka Handy – a hand sanding block for Abranet & vacuum
abranet, Blog, Mirka, preparation
Preparation is the most important aspect of decorating and the Handy by Mirka is a great solution for demanding trade professionals, DIY and homeowners, who want to see lots of filling and sanding, but don’t want their house and their lungs coated in dust. Mirka Handy, Abranet, CEROS, dust-free sanding… I think it is fair Read More
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