Gary Burton
@theofficialgrb.bsky.social
Contributor to the Professional Painter & Decorator magazine. Tips & advice to the best of my knowledge. https://instagram.com/grb_interiors?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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‘We already have a book shop in Brentford, it’s a called a library’
Grrrr…
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Grrrr…
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
‘We already have a book shop in Brentford, it’s a called a library’
Grrrr…
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Grrrr…
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
It’s a great point about potholes. In a way it’s like the difference between a tired looking home compared to once it’s been redecorated. It can have a huge impact on how we feel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It’s a great point about potholes. In a way it’s like the difference between a tired looking home compared to once it’s been redecorated. It can have a huge impact on how we feel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
This is the second phase. Sand over with 120g paper and checked to ensure it’s a neat square finish. Then a final fill of imperfections.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the second phase. Sand over with 120g paper and checked to ensure it’s a neat square finish. Then a final fill of imperfections.
My client opted for a smooth finish, with no grain showing, to match the MDF units that I’m decorating in the same room. This is the first phase of the process.
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
My client opted for a smooth finish, with no grain showing, to match the MDF units that I’m decorating in the same room. This is the first phase of the process.
It’s essential to seal raw MDF edges when painting doors/cabinet doors/media units because failing to do so will result in the finish feeling like sandpaper. The paint will continue to be sucked into the raw edge. Here I’m using Prestonette filler. It spreads like butter & sands down with ease.
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s essential to seal raw MDF edges when painting doors/cabinet doors/media units because failing to do so will result in the finish feeling like sandpaper. The paint will continue to be sucked into the raw edge. Here I’m using Prestonette filler. It spreads like butter & sands down with ease.
My lovely client gave me a Greggs sausage roll last week. Heavenly.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My lovely client gave me a Greggs sausage roll last week. Heavenly.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Money can not only buy you choices, but can also buy you time. This results in time to cook fresh food - the backbone to healthy eating.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Money can not only buy you choices, but can also buy you time. This results in time to cook fresh food - the backbone to healthy eating.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
A section that I’ve repaired and redecorated. I’ll be returning to the project to finish off after Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A section that I’ve repaired and redecorated. I’ll be returning to the project to finish off after Christmas.
When he said the public should just use their common sense - and the beaches were packed days later.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
When he said the public should just use their common sense - and the beaches were packed days later.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Today I replaced putty on two internal doors. It might well be out of season to mention as most puty usually external that is replaced - but save this for when you might need to buy some. It’s superb.
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today I replaced putty on two internal doors. It might well be out of season to mention as most puty usually external that is replaced - but save this for when you might need to buy some. It’s superb.
Work in progress. Colour: Farrow & Ball ‘Stirabout’ No.300 - mixed in my absolute favourite, Benjamin Moore Scuff-X. Beady eyes will notice I polished back the lock latch.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Work in progress. Colour: Farrow & Ball ‘Stirabout’ No.300 - mixed in my absolute favourite, Benjamin Moore Scuff-X. Beady eyes will notice I polished back the lock latch.
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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November 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
They might consider themselves not ‘rich’ because they are possibly comparing themselves to those in their own social setting who have more financially.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
They might consider themselves not ‘rich’ because they are possibly comparing themselves to those in their own social setting who have more financially.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Thinking of two things - the bloke you sat next to at dinner who referenced property value & the two American entrepreneurs comparing the sizes of their yachts.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Thinking of two things - the bloke you sat next to at dinner who referenced property value & the two American entrepreneurs comparing the sizes of their yachts.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
Here I’m repairing this plaster skirting profile. A void that is repaired with Rock Solid filler. This is the first phase of the repair. The objective is to build the profile to match the existing - which will be perfected on the next stage.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Here I’m repairing this plaster skirting profile. A void that is repaired with Rock Solid filler. This is the first phase of the repair. The objective is to build the profile to match the existing - which will be perfected on the next stage.
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
If you compare both images you’ll see the curved profile that had a large gap has now been recreated. I used Toupret Rock Solid to do this - using a wet paintbrush to sculpt once I’d packed it into the void.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you compare both images you’ll see the curved profile that had a large gap has now been recreated. I used Toupret Rock Solid to do this - using a wet paintbrush to sculpt once I’d packed it into the void.
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As previously mentioned - the SanderCard is superb. I’ve used it in many different situations. Here I modified one by cutting it in half to access tight areas, as shown.
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
As previously mentioned - the SanderCard is superb. I’ve used it in many different situations. Here I modified one by cutting it in half to access tight areas, as shown.
