Louise Kraudelt

Brisbane Painter’s Guide: Cleaning Up After Interior Painting - interior painting

Brisbane Painter’s Guide: Cleaning Up After Interior Painting

You’ve finished interior painting, and it looks great! But you notice a few specks (or a lot) of paint on your furniture, clothing, windows, and even skin. We have put together a Brisbane Painter’s Guide to Cleanup after a tedious paint project. Cleaning up after interior painting is very important, but can be tricky. Here’s…

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What To Consider When Painting Rendered Walls - Mt Cotton thumb

What To Consider When Painting Rendered Walls

  Don’t make the mistake of thinking painting rendered walls is as simple as opening a tin of paint, and well, painting. Each unique surface requires a unique painting process, from preparation to finishing and everything in between. Rendered walls are no exception. Before we get started, we’d like to point out that painting newly…

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3 Tips to Extend the Life of your Exterior Paint

You’ve just spent money on your exterior paint job and naturally you want it to last as long as possible. Generally in Queensland exterior paint will begin to fade after about three years, and without proper care, it will need to be repainted shortly after. Try out these three tips to extend the life of…

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Does Changing the Wall Colour in your Retail Outlet Affect Sales?

Did you know that a customer makes a judgment about your retail environment and products in the first 90 seconds? What if I told you that studies have proved up to 90% of this judgment is based on colour? Many researches show that wall colour in retail stores influences a shopper’s buying decision. But wait,…

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Paint Preparation for Painting Over Dark Walls

Thinking of painting a dark wall with a light white or pastel colour? Unfortunately, this can be difficult. Dark wall paint has a tendency to show through lighter paint, and this can alter the tone and hue of your new colour. Patience and proper paint preparation will ensure the lighter paint shows up true to…

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Did You Know Interior Design Affects Your Subconscious?

When we think about interior design, we usually think about practical and aesthetic properties: whether or not this paint colour matches your couch, or if that dining table ties in with your kitchen cupboards. Rarely do we consider the subconscious impact of interior design and the psychological effects of colour and space. A Little Bit…

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How to Paint Corners

If you’re planning some DIY interior paint jobs around your home, you’ll most likely need to paint corners. This can be really tricky for the inexperienced painter. Here are two methods that should make painting corners a little easier. First, you’ll need to clean the surface well. This goes for any type of paint job…

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3 Steps to Make a Dark Room Feel Bright - dark room

3 Steps to Make a Dark Room Feel Bright

If you have a room in your home that is quite dark, don’t give up! Whether the lighting was poorly designed, or the room has minimal access to natural light there are things you can do. Here are our 3 steps to make a dark room feel bright. Step 1: Go for Light Colours on…

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Why Does Paint Blister? - paint blister

Why Does Paint Blister?

After completing a paint job, the last thing you want to see is paint blisters and bubbles. While latex and acrylic paints are most prone to blistering, bubbles can form on all paint types, and on both interior and exterior paint jobs. How Do Paint Blisters Occur? Blistering occurs when the top coat of paint…

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5 Common Mistakes Made When Choosing a Paint Colour - BEFORE4

5 Common Mistakes Made When Choosing a Paint Colour

Choosing the right paint colours for the interior and exterior of your home is essential. Here are our top 5 common mistakes people make when choosing a house paint colour. 1. Choosing a Paint Colour that Perfectly Matches Your Décor Interior paint colour should compliment your favourite objects and existing décor. However, they shouldn’t match…

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