CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

[Rp0thejester]

I'm sure if your really intent on matching it then a mould could be made using the existing ceiling. Probably would give that ago.

[CitroJim]

From what I remember, when they put the ceiling coating on (Artex), they use a screwed up plastic bag to 'drag it down' to create the stippled effect.

Yep, that's the basic technique I plan to try Ryan... To be honest, it doesn't need to be perfect as ones' eyes are not drawn to that area of the hallway...

I'm making good use of Frog Tape to mask off those items that do not need painting...

I hate, beyond all reason, paint where it really should not be and paint on electrical fittings annoy me intensely...

I can see me using a lot of Frog Tape during my decorating exploits... And Polyfilla

[mickthemaverick]

I can see me using a lot of Frog Tape during my decorating exploits... And Polyfilla

I thought you had had enough of Polyfilla

Recovered from earlier in the thread!

[CitroJim]

I can see me using a lot of Frog Tape during my decorating exploits... And Polyfilla

I thought you had had enough of Polyfilla

Ahh! Polly doing her best van impression

[myglaren]

Unfasten the sockets and switches and let then stand off the wall surface on their wires Jim, less hassle than using masking tape and then removing it.

Which reminds me, I was doing some decorating for some friends and had removed them completely, they were dirty so gave them to the lady of the house to clean.

A big bang when I put one back. She had immersed them in soapy water. Not recommended.

[CitroJim]

Unfasten the sockets and switches and let then stand off the wall surface on their wires Jim, less hassle than using masking tape and then removing it.

Done that Steve and also masked to doubly ensure a neat job

And I want to be careful as all of my sockets and switches are brand-new from the rewire... My electrician would shoot me if I got paint on them!

[xantia_v6]

For most purposes I find that the yellow Frog Tape is easier to use than the green.

[CitroJim]

For most purposes I find that the yellow Frog Tape is easier to use than the green.

I never knew it came in other colours Mike, I thought it was called Frog Tape because it's froggy green

[mickthemaverick]

The yellow one is for delicate surfaces while the green is multi purpose. I think the yellow one is a tad dearer IIRC!!

[Rp0thejester]

Don't forget orange which is for satin finishes, I only know that as I have a P and D sitting in my kitchen

[xantia_v6]

The yellow is less sticky and is easier to reposition to get the edge exactly where you want it, and easier to remove when the time comes.

[Rp0thejester]

Yellow can also be used on wallpaper as it's a low tack

[CitroJim]

Thanks all I now know my Frog Tapes!

[CitroJim]

Ahh, the joys of owning a modern car!

That came on sooner than expected

Time to be raped by the garage I got Polly from to maintain my warranty

Came on during my trip to Mallory Park this moring for the Duathlon event ...

On the plus-side, it's a beautiful sunny morning and perfect for racing

[Stickyfinger]

more worrying is that you are listening to Leo Sayer !