Louise Kraudelt
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…
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 rendered…
You’ve just spent money on your exterior paint job and naturally you want it to last as long as possible. To extend exterior paint life on your Brisbane home, consider this: generally in Queensland, exterior paint will begin to fade after about three years, and without proper care, it will need to be repainted…
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,…
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…
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…
Planning a DIY interior painting project? Corners can be tricky, especially for beginners-but with the right technique, you can paint corners like a pro by Brisbane House Painters. At Kraudelt Painting, we’ve helped countless Brisbane homeowners achieve clean, professional results, and in this guide, we share two simple methods to help you do the same.…
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…
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…
Choosing the right paint colours for the interior and exterior of your home is essential. Here are our top 5 common paint colour selection mistakes people make. 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 perfectly. Matching colours…