Louise Kraudelt

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The Effect of Damp on Painted Surfaces

There are many reasons for dampness on painted surfaces of our homes; some of these are structural and others due to moisture that somehow penetrates the house, often resulting in damp areas on painted surfaces. Generally, any form of dampness on painted surfaces will result in rooms smelling musty, apart from the fact that they…

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Gold Coast Paint Problem Solutions

Does your Gold Coast home resemble the one on the left – neglected, peeling, and in desperate need of a makeover? You’re not alone. From rundown fixer-uppers to once-loved houses needing TLC, exterior paint problems are a common sight. But peeling paint is just the tip of the iceberg. Gold Coast Paint Problem Solutions by…

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Prepare the Interior of Your Home for a Paint Makeover

The first step of any successful interior paint makeover is to ensure that everything to be painted is clean and correctly prepared. While we at Kraudelt Painting will ensure that this is done, we also advise that you never take this for granted when painters in Brisbane (or anywhere else for that matter) come into…

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Great Painting Tips from Professional House Painters

Kraudelt Painting has a whole toolbox full of tips and techniques that we use to work as effectively as possible. Here are some essential painting tips from professional painters in Brisbane to help you achieve a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Tip 1: Scrape Away. Uncover Your House’ History It is amazing what we find when we…

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How Brisbane Home Painters Work With the Weather - blistering paint

How Brisbane Home Painters Work With the Weather

Painters are often at the mercy of extreme weather conditions so it is crucial that our professional Brisbane home painters assess weather conditions before starting any exterior painting project to ensure the best results and long-lasting finish. Manufacturers of the quality paints that we use  provide recommendations on the paint tins for things like:  minimum…

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Kraudelt Painting – Paint Storage Ideas

At Kraudelt Painting, we love our work and we love our paints. Needless to say, we have more than a few colours and types in storage. So we thought we would share some secrets on how to store paint properly and have some fun at the same time. The Technical Bits Paint is designed to…

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How to Clean Paint Spills: Expert Tips from Gold Coast Painters - Prep 2

How to Clean Paint Spills: Expert Tips from Gold Coast Painters

As professional Gold Coast painters, spilling paint is a rare occurrence for us. However, many of our clients often ask for advice on cleaning up paint spills. To help, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to make the cleanup process easier. Here’s what we recommend: Mop-up Wet Paint Spills The sooner you get to…

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Painters of Double-Storey Height Houses

We are local painters, so we have noticed that Brisbane has more double-storey height homes than anywhere else in Australia. Original “Queenslander” homes built high off the ground are effectively double-storey heights. Add them to the many double-storey homes around, and voila – Brisbane. How Double-Storey House Painters Use Scaffolding vs. Ladders Scaffolding is by…

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Eliminating Mould from Your Bathroom Ceiling

Mould loves hot, humid conditions so it happily grows in bathrooms all over coastal Queensland. Our team here at Kraudelt Painting have a lot of experience eliminating ugly mildew from bathrooms, laundries kitchens and wherever it grows on your paint. Check out our Brisbane Painters Tips on Eliminating Mould from your homes. Not only is…

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Exterior Paint Preparation for Brisbane Homes

Exterior House Painting Preparation – Doing it Right!

Exterior house painting can be one of the most time-consuming tasks. While professionals make it look easy, doing it yourself starts with checking the long-term weather forecast to avoid rain damaging exposed wood or unfilled gaps. In this article, we’ve put together a simple Guide to Exterior Paint Preparation for Brisbane Homes to help you…

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