It is important to prepare all surfaces before painting. This preparation ensures the final result is the best it can be. Firstly you want to ensure the surface is ready to paint. This requires repairing any dents or damage to the walls or joins. For new walls there should not be any damage but older […]
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Paint rollers are very useful for large scale projects. Not only do they apply paint quickly, they can also produce a very smooth finish if used skilfully. They are ideal for painting large flat surfaces. Understanding Roller Paint Brushes Paint rollers consist of a roller cage and a fabric cover/sleeve. A tray of slightly greater […]
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Renovating your home is a great way to add significant value to your home, if done correctly. Maybe you are not looking to sell but instead want to keep your home. In this case, renovating is a great way to increase your standard of living. Sydney has many outdated homes that are constantly being renovated. […]
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Before you undertake any painting project, especially around your loved ones, you should be aware of the dangers of paint and it’s vapour. Paints contain chemicals. As paint dries some of these chemicals are released into the surrounding air as vapour, which people can breathe in. Modern paint produces far less vapour than older paint, […]
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In order to reduce paint surface chalking we first need to understand what it is. What is Paint Chalking Chalking is the fine powder that forms on a painted surface. A small amount of chalking on a newly painted surface is not a concern. But excessive or continual chalking is a bad sign. The Causes […]
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Throughout the warmer months of spring and summer, many of us will be spending time outdoors in our backyards. If we are lucky enough to have a backyard BBQ area, gazebo, patio or even a swimming pool we may be spending time there too. These areas will require some upkeep, best done before summer begins, […]
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Some internal and external surface of our homes are made of iron or steel. Unfortunately these can suffer from rust over time. Especially if the external surfaces are exposed to the weather. Or if the internal surfaces are exposed to moisture from plumbing, leaking roofs or damp basements. This rust needs to be dealt with. […]
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Aluminium has an advantage over most other metals in being largely rust proof. Its disadvantage however is that it is considered difficult to paint or colour. The good news is modern paints and undercoats have made it possible to paint aluminium. Of course it does require the right materials and techniques. Aluminium Surrounds Most Homes […]
Continue readingThere is an art to achieving an immaculate paint finish on a large open space like a wall. And there is an art to achieving neat edges when painting a wall. When painting open spaces and edges you need to approach them each in different ways. And selecting the right paint brush for the job […]
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Most of us don’t live alone. So if the house needs repainting there will be more than one opinion about the colour scheme. Yet you need not fret. There are usually some mutually agreed upon ideas. And we can always let different individuals decide for different rooms. Establishing a Colour Palette It isn’t just about […]
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