Residential House Painting Is Always Best Left to a Professional

Posted on 22 June 2017

If you're a homeowner, it's good to know what jobs around the house are best left to a professional versus trying to tackle them on your own; calling a pro when needed can ensure your home is always in good repair and looks its best. Residential house painting is one such job that you shouldn't try to manage yourself; this type of painting is often more detailed and complicated than you may realize, and it's easy to wind up with splotchy paint that doesn't look even or true to its colour. [Read More]

Tips For Prepping a Door Before Painting

Posted on 22 February 2017

If you are looking to improve your kerb appeal, painting your front entry door is a great place to start. However, there are a few prep steps you need to take before you paint it; otherwise, the finished job won't look how you envisioned it, and it can actually take away from the kerb appeal. Here are some prep steps to do before you paint the door. Get the Door Clean [Read More]

3 Tips For Repairing Cracks Before Painting

Posted on 23 February 2016

If you are planning on painting the walls in your home, you first need to inspect them and check for holes or cracks. These tips will help you repair the cracks so that you have a smooth paint job by the time you're done. Clean and Prepare the Surface First Before you start filling cracks or holes in the wall prior to painting, you need to prepare the surface. Begin by making sure the area inside and around the cracks is completely clean. [Read More]

Planning to Paint Your House? Here's a Full List of What to Consider

Posted on 22 July 2015

Whether completing your new home, making repairs, or renovating, even an exercise as simple as painting should never be taken lightly. Paintwork plays a huge role in accentuating the right colour themes across your home, waterproofing walls and increasing the value of your home. Before you get your home painted, you should evaluate several important factors first: What necessitated the re-paint in the first place? First, you should always take notes on why you've had to repaint your house in the first place. [Read More]

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Painting And Wallpapering: Tips And Techniques

Hello. I am an accidental renovator. Initially, I inherited a rundown worker’s cottage and undertook the task of preparing it for sale myself. After some trial and error, I managed to make it look presentable and was impressed by the sale price. I caught the bug and have since bought and renovated a number of properties. The main way to give a property a facelift is to use the right paint or wallpaper. With ideal colours, textures and contrasts, a room or building can be completely transformed. Using proper techniques and durable products are also important to maintain the value of a property. I see many poorly executed paint and wallpaper jobs when visiting open houses to glean ideas, so I started this blog. Hopefully, you’ll gain tips about painting and wallpapering and pitfalls you should avoid. I hope you find it useful and that your property shines!

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