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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-10 | Cynthia | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your prompt response |
| 2009-11-04 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-21 | Michael L. Majlak | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, Tony, for your advice. I believe you are correct based (also) on my 25+ years of experience working with paints. My Dad was a carpenter and cabinet man, and my brother and I closed his workshop several years after his death. During this time we found gallons of lacquer-based and alkyd paint in cool, dry storage; subsequent investigation of this paint showed that it retained all of the expected traits/characteristics including color, coverage, etc. We are not sure of the long-term stability. Thank you again for your valuable input. Cheers, Mike Majlak |
| 2009-10-16 | Amy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks - I will try that this weekend - and sorry it was water-based paint so I'll go to Home Depot to see what I can find! |
| 2009-10-15 | Karena | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Cheers Tony, I guess my frustration is preventing me from seeing the end result. I will look to try these other tools and stripping methods; they certainly sound interesting. I only wish this sight had a way of uploading images to explain the decorating problems being described. I'll be happy when the flat is dust free and painted. Thank you for your positive comments and feedback. Regards Karena :-] |
| 2009-10-14 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks I sent two pictures What grit sand paper to take off the fuzzy brown stuff |
| 2009-10-13 | Peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the rapid response! |
| 2009-10-12 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Tony! Obviously not the answer I was hoping for, but it is the answer I expected. We also considered hiring a drywaller to skim it out. It's going to be a big job whatever we decide. Thank you! |
| 2009-10-09 | Alorac | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. |
| 2009-09-30 | Fran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Fast reply - with suggested product and where to get it - would thoroughly recommend and use again - shame you don't come and do the job too!! Many thanks |
| 2009-09-09 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very helpful. Thank you |
| 2009-09-08 | Sally | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-03 | hayley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, Tony for your prompt answer! It is very much appreciated! Great site! |
| 2009-09-03 | Maureen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your help. I will try and find this paint on the internet. Once again, thanks Maureen |
| 2009-08-26 | em | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-25 | Emmy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful advice. |
| 2009-07-29 | paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Tony, I will try to find this product you mention & will hopefully have wonderfully looking railings for years to come! |
| 2009-07-22 | rosa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your detailed response Rosa |
| 2009-07-21 | Lianne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much. I thought only hard work would rectify, thanks for confirming |
| 2009-07-20 | Maria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-16 | mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-14 | branioku | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-11 | Lee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much, Tony. Clear answer and good guidance. |
| 2009-07-07 | Richard | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-01 | danny | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-01 | Barrymore | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-30 | Chandan | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-24 | Kelly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks very much...this gives me a starting point of what to look for. |
| 2009-06-24 | michelle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | u were so helpul and very kind thank u |
| 2009-06-24 | CURRY DEDMAN | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANKS VERY MUCH........THIS WILL HELP. I WILL CLEAN THE SURFACE AND THEN PRIME AND PAINT. THANKS AGAIN. CD |
Answers by Expert:
Tony Gallagher
Expertise
I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.
Experience
Fourty years selling decorative products on behalf of major manufacturers such as Permoglaze,Crown,Macphersons,Johnstones, Leyland,Sikkens & Sadolin. More recently in a merchant capacity I have been involved with Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth products. I have recently commenced training in enviromentally friendly product ranges, such as vegatable oil paints and varnish.
Organizations
PDA (Assoiciate Member)
Education/Credentials
H N C Business Management. Several In House achievement certificates for product training.
Past/Present Clients
Ford Motor Company. Nissan, MOD, Home Office, The University of Sheffield, Local Goverment.
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