Exterior

Exterior House Painting: How to Choose the Perfect Paint

Are you planning to do some exterior house painting? If so, you’ve probably come across the incredible selection of exterior house paints available. How to choose the perfect paint for your project? Let’s have a look. Water-Based vs Oil-Based Paint Before we get into the details, let’s discuss the basics. There are two main types…

Painting in Hot Weather

Here in Queensland, we’re no strangers to sweltering heat. If you’re thinking of having your home painted this summer, you’ll need to read up on the ins and outs painting in hot weather. How Does Heat Affect Paint? As a general rule, the warmer the weather, the faster the paint will dry. Have a read…

Residential Painters Brisbane: Before and After

As residential painters in Brisbane, we love the opportunity to repaint Queenslander-style homes. Here’s a little overview of a job we did recently in Wynnum, just east of Brisbane City. Residential Painters Brisbane: Before Here’s the before picture. This Queenslander was in need of a refresh. The warm greyish beige colour was looking tired and…

How to Calculate How Much Paint to Buy

To calculate how much paint to buy, measure your wall surface area, subtract doors and windows, then divide by 6.5 – that gives you the number of litres needed per coat. It takes less than five minutes and prevents the most common DIY mistake: overbuying paint that dries up in storage before you ever use…

3 Reasons to Hire Professional Painters

People hire professional house painters for many reasons. Whether they need damage repaired, have just purchased a new property, or are preparing the property for rent or sale, a new coat of paint can solve a host of issues. In this article, we’ll find out key reasons to hire professional house painters in Brisbane for…

Warning Signs House Exterior Needs Painting: Insights from Brisbane Painters

Paint doesn’t last forever. In Brisbane’s climate, exterior painting typically lasts around a decade, sometimes even less due to the heat and humidity. There are warning signs that you should look out for that show your home is in need of a repaint. And, if left untreated, these warning signs could result in damage that…

Before and After: Repainting a Commercial Building

We recently had the pleasure of repainting a commercial building for client DIY Tiles in Murarrie. The transformation was incredible, so we thought we’d share the details. Why the Commercial Building Needed Repainting Here’s the before image: The building needed a repaint to keep it looking fresh and modern. Here are a few reasons this…

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 rendered…

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. 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…

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 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…