The Ultimate Guide to Summer Body Corporate Painting in Brisbane

How to Plan for Body Corporate Painting Projects

If you want to ensure the aesthetic appeal of a building, protect it, and maintain its value, regular body corporate painting is essential. However, to successfully complete the project this summer you need a plan. Here’s how to plan your painting makeover.

1. Assess the property

Conduct a thorough inspection and assessment of the property to determine what needs doing. Look for cracks, weathered surfaces, and peeling paint. It’s wise to call in a painting professional like Kraudelt Painting to perform the inspection.

2. Create a budget and plan the timeline

We will prepare a quote for you, and you might consider getting other quotes too.  When assessing them, make sure you review all the key decision factors such as experience, accreditations, insurances, previous work, CM3 compliance, guarantees etc. Choosing the cheapest quote may end up costing you a lot more in the long run.  Also consider investing in high-quality, low-VOC paints to reduce future maintenance and ensure longevity.

Now that you have a fair idea of the price, you’ll be able to formulate a budget for the project based and allocate the funds.

Next, develop a proposed timeline for the project. Discuss this with us to determine if it’s workable. You’ll also want to notify residents well in advance that painting will take place on these dates so that everyone is informed and aware of any alternative access requirements.

3. Final inspection and maintenance plan

With the painting project completed on time and within budget,  we will conduct a final walk-through with you, to ensure everything is to your satisfaction.  Youll also receive a detailed Obtain maintenance plan to prolong the lifespan of the paint job.

What Makes Summer Ideal for Painting Projects?

There are practical benefits of conducting body corporate painting in summer. Let’s cover the key ones.

A. Longer daylight hours

With the sun in the sky for much longer during summer, there is more time for painting. More time also provides flexibility regarding the best times to paint.

B. Warm weather

The warm weather can also be a bonus as it speeds up drying times. For instance, this allows for the application of a second coat sooner than would be possible during winter. The warm weather ensures better adhesion and proper drying also leads to a more durable finish.

C. Convenient scheduling

One of the best things about planning body corporate painting in Brisbane in the summertime is convenient scheduling. Aside from the longer daylight hours, there are also school holidays, which makes painting less disruptive for residents and painters alike.

D. Enhanced street appeal for summer property sales

Many property buyers and investors look for new properties to purchase during the summer months. With a fresh coat of paint for an apartment building, for example, the street appeal of any property for sale increases.

E. Energy efficiency

When you plan your summer body corporate painting project, it’s wise to paint the exterior of the building in a light colour that reflects the sun’s intense heat. This culminates in cooler apartment interiors and reduces energy costs for residents and body corporate common areas.

Specific Challenges of Painting in Brisbane During Summer

Although summer in Brisbane is usually an ideal time of the year to schedule your body corporate painting, there can be a few challenges.

High humidity

When humidity is high, it may cause paint adhesion issues, leading to peeling paint. Our team can counteract this by painting in the early morning or late afternoon, depending on prevailing weather conditions at the time.

Thunderstorms

SE Qld is like Thunderstorm Alley from late spring through early to mid-summer. Storms are frequent and some can be quite brutal. We keeping an eye on weather reports and our best to schedule work around forecast storms, or to cover up recently painted external services.