Pumpuynarak

We are all different in how we respond to not smoking it anymore, i've never had a problem when i've packed it in over the years.

I always use Dulux, its not cheap but quality 'anything' never is ime.

Nope never.

Bingo, i've been consuming since i was 15 yo and i'm now 73yo. In that time i've stopped smoking it numerous times for years at a time. Its not addictive, end of story.

I think the answer to your question is the last time ''I painted the house''. You obviously did it to a high standard and know what you're doing. The pic of my house is after it was painted 4 years ago and now its not looking the same in lots of areas for whatever reasons, i'm no painter.

Yes indeed they do and of course watering the paint down would make it easier to apply but without the thickness its no surprise it does'nt last long. I actually had the carport ceiling redone as i had a leak and the guy did'nt water down the paint, i watched him applying and it was more difficult to cover but only marginally. I'd imagine watering down means you don't use as much paint and consequently it does'nt cost so much so homeowners don't mind. Now is it recommended by the paint manufacturers to water it down ?

Thanks for your helpful post. I do have a Wise account but i only currently use it for my monthly transfers and i have never explored its capabilities, i find it rather confusing.

Thanks for that. Every month i have to pay UK bank account holders from my HSBC account, now if HSBC ever close my account i'm hoping Wise will be an alternative option.

BINGO, thanks.

I read it too, utter rubbish and a deffo scam.

M/C delivery riders - The lot of them are nothing more than dangerous idiots, i could'nt GAF if they want to kill themselves but please keep away from me.

Great news for having your pensions state and private paid into your Wise account but will Wise allow you to pay your sterling out to other account UK bank account holders ?

BINGO, and that is exactly what i do, they can shove their racist pricing where the sun don't shine.

Thanks for your post, very helpful and informative. Looking forward to more updates.

Many thanks for your detailed post. I intend having the same Dulux colour so will heed your advice and get wifey to convey to the painter.

Guys i'm quite happy to hire scaffolding and buy whatever tools/materials are needed. I also will only buy quality paint, Dulux the last time i had it done 4 years ago. Thanks for all your help guys, its appreciated.

Fortunately i don't live near the sea.

Thankyou, i'd hazzard a guess that the required preparation work is not being carried out to the necessary standard TIT and probaly the rest of the world lol ''If you skimp on primer the top coat peels off'' and that is what is happening to an area i lean on, its wearing off and i'm thinking there's not enough paint on here. I'm not one for standing over workmen but perhaps i should take more interest in what they are doing from time to time.

Now i'm shortly gonna need my house exterior painted, its the Thai traditional rendered walls. I'm no painter/Dec and never do myself so i have no experience. When painting should a primer/undercoat be first applied then 1 or 2 coats of top coat ? I previously have had done by way of a recco from friends but i'm not convinced the correct process is followed as i'm seeing signs of wear ie not enough paint being applied. Many thanks guys for any help.

Thanks, my reason for asking is i intend using Wise as my bank account if HSBC ever dump me so i need to be well informed of any issues.

Now would you mind explaining that to me ?

I've never thought of that, what a great idea, thanks.

I sincerely hope that is the case, i have three pensions paid into my account every month totaling a sizeable amount (i dare not state the amount as it seems to upset ONE BM lmao)

BINGO

Now that is great news and i would dearly like to inform HSBC of my residency in Thailand but i just fear that they would close my account. Its a PITA when my cards are up for renewal and my son has to send out to me and then because of the postal delay they are harassing me to validate them. I am aware of the fact if you don't use the CC a couple of times a year they will eventually cancel because of lack of use so i oblige by buying stuff online. I've a good mind to call them and ask what their policy is with long standing account holders living in Thailand not complying with their UK residents only policy but of course not disclosing my name lol