Painting Tips

Best Exterior Paint for Queensland's Hot Climate

Best Exterior Paint for Hot Climates

Southeast Queensland – whether you’re in bustling Brisbane or laying on the white, sandy beaches of the Gold Coast, there’s no denying the sunshine state is an enviable place to live. Us Queenslanders may enjoy warm weather year-round, but it’s not all comfortable living. Between November and March, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to hit…

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bagging render

Bagging or Render? What’s the Difference and Which is Better for Brick Walls?

When renovating a brick home, you might think you have just two options: leave the bricks as-is or render them. Well, there’s a third, and it’s called brick wall bagging. Render may be popular, but bagging comes with its own set of game-changing benefits. In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about…

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free colour consultant

Free colour consultant for Brisbane and Gold Coast homeowners

Hiring Brisbane painters to transform your home is an investment, and choosing the wrong colour isn’t a cheap or easy fix. Our free colour consultant takes the guesswork out of colour selection, ensuring your vision comes to life. In this article, we’ll explore the power of colour in both interior and exterior painting projects and…

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queenslander house colours

Queenslander House Colours: Choosing colour schemes for Queenslander houses

Renovating a Queenslander house? Selecting the perfect Queenslander house colours is no easy feat – should you go modern or traditional, neutral or bold? We’re here to help you choose the right Queenslander paint schemes for your home. Every corner of the world – from England to Japan and everywhere in between – has something…

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How long does it take to paint a room

How long does it take to paint a room?

How long does it take to paint a room? We hear you ask. Well, it takes about four to six hours to paint a room. That’s about the closest estimate we can give you without getting into the specifics. To help you plan your upcoming painting project, we’ll walk you through the top factors that…

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one coat paint

One Coat Paint: Does It Really Work?

One coat paint sounds like the DIY painter’s dream – a paint so thick, so vibrant that one coat results in a bright, even, true-to-colour finish. But can this cheat’s paint really achieve the flawless effect of two or more coats? The truth is, one-coat paint often disappoints. Discover the reasons why a second coat…

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Painting Mistakes Brisbane Homeowners Make

3 Painting Mistakes Brisbane Homeowners Make (And How to Prevent Them)

Paint makes a house a home, but with so many variables – colour choice, finish type, surface material, and so on – a lot can go wrong. In this blog, our local Brisbane pros share 3 crucial painting mistakes homeowners often make, along with expert tips on how to prevent them and achieve a stunning,…

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How paint changes a room

How paint changes a room

Were you ever obsessed with optical illusions as a kid? Still pictures that looked like they were moving and strange patterns that magically transformed into 3D images – illusions are a lot of fun, but they are also a powerful interior design tool. In this article, we’ll show you how paint changes a room. What…

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decorate your home office

Brisbane WFH Workspace: 5 Tips to Decorate Your Home Office

Brisbane’s beautiful weather might be calling you outside, but for many, a productive home office is key to a successful workday. But if you are feeling uninspired by your current workspace, check out our “Brisbane Home Office Inspiration: 5 Decor Ideas for You.” This guide offers 5 easy-to-implement decor ideas to transform your Brisbane home…

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Brisbane Painting

Do I have to sand walls before painting?

Preparation is critical to achieving smooth, even, long-lasting paintwork. But do you have to sand walls before painting? And if so, what’s the process? In this blog, Kraudelt Painting, your trusted Brisbane painting experts, will break down when sanding walls before painting is essential and offer alternative prep methods to achieve stunning results. Should I…

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