It’s almost Christmas I know, but here is a product recommendation. This filler dries very fast and sands back with ease. It’s that lightweight the tub feels a quarter full when you buy it!

‘Don’t watch the execution, watch the crowd’ Won’t forget that quote. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

I’ve painted a door. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Counting down to hear the last Mystery Hour of 2025! Come one, come all. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

When I have nightmares this is basically what they’re about.

Before & after.

Before & after. Completed in an eggshell finish. The colour is Sage Green from Farrow & Ball.

Great angle to think about it from. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

3pm tomorrow I’m back on the Painting & Decorating Show on Fix Radio discussing all things decorating the wrap up 2025. You can listen on the app or catch up on Spotify should you want to. 😊

My favourite project of 2025. With each job I complete I evaluate what I could of done that much better. That includes service and delivery, not just workmanship.

Fine filling once the first coat of emulsion is on the walls is in my opinion the best way to achieve a high quality finish. Regardless of the colour, it highlights imperfections. Toupret Joint & Skim is my go-to. Sands down with ease. Remember to wipe the walls clean afterwards.

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Here is a repair I wanted to use for demonstrate when I’d use Toupret Rock Solid filler. This void next to the window shutter was relatively deep. Was dry, I used OB1 to ‘caulk’ and seal the edge. This is a very strong combination to use.

Another wardrobe underway. This colour is ‘Sage Green’ by Farrow & Ball mixed in Benjamin Moore eggshell.

I wonder how that caller Steve is getting on these days.. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Was he listening to LBC at the time? @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Before & after. Colours used: Farrow & Ball ‘Flint’ on the ceiling/above picture rail, ‘Selvedge’ on the woodwork & ‘Light Blue’ on the walls.

C. If you remember. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

You made the observation years ago and I often think of it regarding road rage; ‘you never know what someone could be dealing with’ @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

You can never tell. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

This is delusional. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

‘Flood the zone’ @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Gully suckers. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

This brings me joy! Thank you.

Sanding between coats of paint is how you achieve a high quality finish. Here I’m using 240g Gold Flex pads made by Merca. Head torch is made by Scangrip.

Fresh window board. This colour is Selevedge from Farrow & Ball. Will dry back in a subtle eggshell finish.

Had a trim the other week and now my headphones fall out more easily. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

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I always think of Scott’s observation now with this. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Like Homer Simpson. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

I watched a video of Sadiq Kahn proposing to Keir Starmer on a sailing boat which looked incredibly real. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

What blows my mind is there appears to be no end in sight of self-improvement, day after day. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

In 2016, Elon Musk issued several warnings about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, stating that humans risk being treated like "house pets" by advanced AI and that a digital superintelligence could become an "immortal dictator". @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Before and progress.

A little progress made. This colour is Boringdon Green by Little Greene.

Heard a caller to Nick the other day say, ‘as I was saying on my text, before you called me back’ .. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

Yes, I like to hear how the sausage is made. @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

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.

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

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

Progress.

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

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.

Mixing your suit trousers has made me think of Trigger’s broom. @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk

It’s that old saying that ‘it’s the start that stops us’ @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk