Painting guides
Straight, practical answers for Melbourne homeowners planning a paint job, whether you hire us or not.
How do you prepare your house for painters?
To get your house ready for painters, clear small items, valuables and wall hangings out of the rooms being painted, move larger furniture to the middle of the room or out of it, and make sure the crew can get in, park and reach power and water. The painters should handle drop sheets, masking, patching, sanding and cleanup. Your main jobs are clearing space, sorting pets and kids, and sorting access.
Read the guideHow long does it take to paint a house?
For a typical Melbourne home, painting a single bedroom is often a day or two including prep, a full interior commonly takes a week or more, and an exterior depends heavily on size and weather. These are general ranges only. The real time comes from preparation, repairs, ceiling heights, the number of coats and drying between them, so a proper quote should give you a timeframe for your house.
Read the guideWhat are the signs your house exterior needs repainting?
Your house exterior likely needs repainting when the paint is chalking, flaking or peeling, cracking, badly faded, or leaving bare timber exposed, and when mould keeps returning or caulking has split and opened gaps. Melbourne's UV, winter damp and wind wear paint down over time, and homes near the coast such as Point Cook, Altona and Werribee South also face salt. Acting early is usually cheaper than repairing rotten timber or render later.
Read the guideWhat is the difference between interior and exterior paint?
Interior paint is made to resist scuffs and stains and to look good up close, while exterior paint is made to handle UV, rain, mould and the constant expansion and contraction of a house. The difference lies mainly in the binder (resin), the additives and the flexibility of the film. You should not swap them, because interior paint breaks down outdoors and exterior paint is not designed for living spaces.
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