Painting Tips
Most of us are familiar with the humble skirting board. Almost every room will have them and how they’re finished makes a big difference to whether your overall painting project is a success or not. Before you start painting – or repainting – your skirting boards, here’s our top 5 tips to getting a professional…
Not sure what eaves are or why you need to paint them? See our tips for painting eaves the right way. It’s not an easy task, but one that will make a difference to protecting your home.
Painting a bathroom is a bit different from painting the other rooms in your house, for a few obvious reasons. Bathrooms are wet, humid areas that see a lot of heavy use day in, day out, and have fixed wall objects that need to be carefully painted around. If you’re considering painting a bathroom, here’s…
Virtually all paints contain some level of VOCs – Volatile Organic Compounds – and choosing a low VOC paint product is a much safer choice for many reasons. That is why when choosing what type of paint is best for your home, colour is only one consideration. The chemicals in the paint is something you…
Brick interiors can be polarising – some people love them, while others hate them. If you’re stuck living with a tired, dated and unappealing brick interior wall or fireplace, don’t be so quick to demolish it – painting bricks is a great way to not only freshen them up, but to also find love for…
Timber can be a great accent feature in your home, but too much of it can make your house feel dim, dated and closed in. Removing these features can be costly, but painting timber – whether it be ceiling beams, wall panels, timber veneer or staircases – can be a great way to instantly and…
Nothing brightens and refreshes a room quite like a fresh coat of paint on the ceiling, and we’ve got some handy tips on how to paint a ceiling like a professional. Don’t leave your ceilings in the too hard basket – provided you prep well first, painting them is actually a pretty straightforward job. Things…
Not really feeling the vibes from the current wallpaper covering your walls? Wondering if you could paint over wallpaper? The good news is, painting over wallpaper can be a viable option. But is it the right choice for your situation? Our Brisbane painting experts weigh in, offering crucial preparation steps to ensure a successful and…
Choosing the best paint for the job is important, as is knowing what finish you’ll get. Some paints are better for certain surfaces and areas than others, and this is particularly true of gloss enamel paint. But what is gloss enamel paint, and what surfaces is it best used on? What is gloss enamel paint?…
Older homes can be full of character and timeless class, provided the maintenance has been kept up. Restoring an older period home can be incredibly rewarding, and choosing the right heritage house colours is important to ensure its inherent character shines through. Restoring your heritage home There are many different types of heritage and character…