Mixing buckets for nowt !!

[Leatherface]

Did mention this last year, but thought would mention again, if you want free mixing buckets for your adhesive or self leveller or just for washing off water, then make a trip to your local swimming baths. They should let you have the Chlorine tubs they usually throw away.
WARNING These produce highly dangerous fumes. Take caution when handling. Keep van windows open for ventilation when transporting. Wash out immediately when home with plenty of water.
I love em, have about 25 in my garage at the moment

 

[cornish_crofter]

Catering establishments are a good source for these as well. They are not quite as hazardous as chlorine buckets.

I have had to clear out a rented property of ours.

The tenants were very nice people, but they did leave it in a bit of a state. One of them works in a cafe at a nearby tourist attraction and seemed to have acquired buckets from there. I've got about 5 Cadburys Hot Chocolate buckets that I would have normally chucked away.

One of the families who run a pub in the village use them for general building. Both the father and son are builders by trade and the son is using his spare time to renovate his house. I think they use all they get.

Another source is a UPVC window company. They get the rubber gaskets delivered in them, and often have little use for them afterwards except for storage, and you can only use so many.

 

[david campbell]

even easier keep all your tubbed addy buckets!saves any trips out after work hours!

 

[P'boro tiler]

i was wondering where people get those big buckets. i think i'll feel like a right plonker tho going to a swimming pool and asking for free buckets

 

[Leatherface]

i was wondering where people get those big buckets. i think i'll feel like a right plonker tho going to a swimming pool and asking for free buckets

Most are glad to get rid. three pools in the area save them for me !

 

[Bolter]

Thats a great idea, I currently use the tubs from wall adhesive, but occasionally I get a run of just floors, and always run out. Those chlorine tubs look nice and big. Strong looking too, great find!

 

[LM Ceramics]

i only use spare buckets from wall adhesive i never thought of that about buckets from local pools id feel abt cheeky asking

 

[CJ]

Bet your a skip rat Nick

 

[Prem Tiler]

here's one for ya all. ever need 25ltr water container for cleaning off, mixing up etc? well you can get them for free from your local garage that has a car wash. they come filled with soap. they will normally set you back £5 upwards. there always happy to get rid of them. I used to get loads of them for my work.

 

[BDS]

eurrggghhhhhh thats rank.can you get a wide joint grout to fill those crevises lmao

 

[White Room]

Sorry wivers yours is the ugly one the post has gone

 

[BDS]

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[hillhead]

I always nab the painters buckets,lol. great size too and the wet paint washes out with ease,i have about 30 at the min.

 

[brian c]

although not free,you cant beat the gorilla tubs .

 

[doug boardley]

I agree Brian