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by greenpainters
Mon May 04, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Hipster Painters and Artisan Paints
Replies: 1
Views: 63652

Hipster Painters and Artisan Paints

http://www.matwhitepainting.com/storage/about/cover.jpg Hipster Painters and Artisan Paints In case you haven't realised, the hipster movement is taking the world by storm. What exactly is the hipster movement? According to the urban dictionary, "Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically...
by greenpainters
Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: Product Review
Topic: AntiMicrobial paints
Replies: 1
Views: 11732

AntiMicrobial paints

Lots of manufacturers are bringing out 'anti-microbial' paints which are supposed by keep walls healthier by killing bacteria and mold. They add chemicals that act as biocides, and charge a premium for it. However, research shows that these products dont make any difference to people's health. In fa...
by greenpainters
Sat Apr 07, 2012 3:51 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Donate Old Painting Gear for Training
Replies: 0
Views: 52792

Donate Old Painting Gear for Training

Hi, I'm a trainer and I'm after old harnesses, decorative paint gear, gilding materials, wallpaper rolls and paste. I need it to use for training purposes only, so it doesnt matter if its not in perfect condition or even out of date. Also, if anyone is working on a lead paint job, please contact me ...
by greenpainters
Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Trainers Only
Topic: Implement Safe Lead Paint and Asbestos Work Practices
Replies: 0
Views: 17365

Implement Safe Lead Paint and Asbestos Work Practices

Why did they change the name of this unit? Are there any other differences between the new and old units? Also, I had a visit from Brilliant Group today with info on Peel Away and Smart Strip. Seem to be great products; low-VOC Does anyone know where I can get lead paint timber samples for use in tr...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Workcover Joke

A workman was killed at a construction site. The Workcover inspector began questioning a number of the other workers. Based with past brushes with the law, many of these workers were considered prime suspects. They were a motley crew: The electrician was suspected of wiretapping once but was never c...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Cheeky Painter

The homeowner was delighted with the way the painter had done all the work on his house. "You did a great job." he said and handed the man a check. "Also, in order to thank-you, here's an extra $100 to take the missus out to dinner and a movie." Later that night, the doorbell rang and it was the pai...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Painting the Dunny

A painter, whitewashing the inner walls of a country dunny, had the misfortune to fall through the opening and land in the muck at the bottom. Panicking at finding himself neck-deep in crap, he shouted, "Fire! Fire! Fire!" at the top of his lungs. The local fire department responded with alacrity, s...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Painting Joke

The Painting Job One day, an out-of-work man knocks on the door of a home in an upper-class neighborhood. The lady of the house answers. "Pardon me Mam, I'm out of work and looking for any odd jobs that people need done. I'm very handy with everything from repairs to yard work, to painting..." "Pain...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Blonde Painting Joke

This blonde decides one day that she is sick and tired of all these blonde jokes and how all blondes are perceived as stupid, so she decides to show her husband that blondes really are smart. While her husband is off at work, she decides that she is going to paint a couple of rooms in the house. The...
by greenpainters
Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Jokes
Replies: 10
Views: 81902

Jokes

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...