Exterior Painting & Decorating
Painting exterior walls
Before exterior painting begins, check the condition of the walls and get rid of any signs of damp areas, loose paint, cracks or mold. Damp areas are to be sealed with special sealers. Further investigation is needed on damp areas. Cracks are to be filled using exterior filler. Mold should be sprayed either with mold killer spray or bleach. All exterior walls must be sound dry prior to painting.
Painting exterior woodwork
When it comes to paint the exterior woodwork it is advisable to use special exterior undercoat and exterior top coat. These weatherproof/weather-shield paints have unique formulas and prevents flaking color fading of your woodwork for longer time.
1. Before painting
All details are negotiated with the client.
2. Preparation
All cracks and holes are filled.
Damp areas are sealed.
All gaps are caulked.
Walls are primed.
3. Painting
Market leading masonry paint is used such as Dulux, Sandex, Crown or Leyland.
Professional tools are used such as Purdy and Hamilton.
The paint is applied by roller and brush.
The paint is applied with at least two coats.
Interior Painting & Decorating
Painting the ceiling
Painting the ceiling is not as difficult as it may seem but requires some skills and knowledge. Traditionally, people choose white matte finish. Before painting make sure to fill all the imperfections such as cracks, holes etc. Get rid of loose flaky bits of paint. The next step is to apply the primer which serves as stain blocker, gives better adhesion and in most cases makes it possible to use only one coat of paint. If the ceiling has lots of small cracks, then it is recommended to fill it and use special paint to stop further cracking.
Painting the walls
You can choose from 3 finishes of paint to decorate the walls.
Flat or known as matte finish – non shiny finish. This finish is harder to keep clean.
Silk finish – shiny finish.
Eggshell finish – is a low sheen somewhere between matte and silk. The finish is more durable and easier to clean than matte.
Painting the woodwork
You can choose between two finishes when it comes to decorating the woodwork.
Gloss finish – shiny finish, durable and hard wearing gloss finish specially formulated for use on interior wood & metal.
Satin finish – dull finish, tough, hard-wearing and dirt resistant. The finish does not require an undercoat.