Kim Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hi,Are you talking about those little furry flat things that you dip in the paint? When I was painting the interior of my house about five years ago in Corsica, I was able to buy those at the local hardware store, so I imagine you could find them at any fair sized hardware store. I never really liked them myself, but my dad, who does a lot of house renovation, thought they were good for getting a smooth finish on woodwork. I found a variety of roller sizes and materials worked better for me. Boy I'm starting to get worked up just talking about it. We're renting an apartment right now so I have to curb all of my mad bricolage tendancies.Kind Regards,Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Tampon applicateur. I saw them for sale on Castorama. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I got mine in the local Bricomarche.They're not the same size as the UK ones though so you can't swap bits over.I actually prefer the French ones as they are a bit smaller, but with the ones I bought, you have to throw away the cage attached to the handle too...seems a bit wasteful to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 It's amazing how many things are called tampons. I feel sorry for any poor French DIYist in say B & Q in the UK. What they must end up putting the paint on with...... [:D]Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Can you imagine trying to tie one onto the small radiator roller??[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernice Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Tampon applicateur. I saw them for sale on Castorama. Have fun!A classic "faux ami" ....... [8-)] - also called "tampon a peindre".Bernice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I bought them in UK and brought them over, only to find I can't get on with them!! More ended up on the floor than the walls, so I went back to rollers![8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote user="Nicos"]I got mine in the local Bricomarche.They're not the same size as the UK ones though so you can't swap bits over.I actually prefer the French ones as they are a bit smaller, but with the ones I bought, you have to throw away the cage attached to the handle too...seems a bit wasteful to me![/quote]Oooops - was having a senior moment there...I wastalking about rollers not pads....sorry![Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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