Painting Tips

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10 Paint Preparation Tips from Professional Painters

As professional painters, we know that preparing your interior for painting is essential – proper preparation leads to perfect results. Here are ten paint preparation tips to help you get started. 1. Clear Your Space You’ll find it pretty tricky to paint around furniture, paintings, and curtains. Move as much furniture and décor out of…

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Painting in Hot Weather

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…

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3 Essential House Painting Tips

House painting is no easy task. If you’ve never painted an interior or exterior before, you’re sure to make a few mistakes along the way. Hopefully, these three essential house painting tips will help you with your DIY paint job. Let’s get started! Tip 1: Mix Together Multiple Cans of Paint Did you know paint…

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How to Calculate How Much Paint to Buy

Avoid buying too much paint for your next interior, exterior, or bedroom painting project.  Overbuying means wasted money as unused cans dry up before you need them again. Learn how to calculate how much paint to buy from professional Brisbane painters. Measure the Paintable Surface Area The first thing you will need to do is…

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paint roller vs paint brush

Paint Roller vs. Paint Brush

Paint roller vs. paint brush – how do you know which to use for your painting project? Well, it depends on what you are painting. The paint roller and the paint brush have very different functions, so selecting the right one is crucial to the success of your painting project. Paint Roller The paint roller…

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Different Types of House Paint Explained

There are so many different types of house paint, and when it comes to starting a new paint project, knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. Here’s our guide to the most common types of house paint. Common Types of House Paint Primer Paint Strictly speaking, primer isn’t a type of paint, but it is…

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Use a Stencil

4 Fun Things to do with Leftover Paint

Have you just had your home painted? Looking for ways to use up leftover paint? Try out one of these four fun ideas. 1. Use a Stencil Stencils add interest to a space, and come in a host of different sizes and designs, from delicate floral patterns to bold geometric designs. You can purchase wall…

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Paint Preparation for Painting Over Dark Walls

Thinking of painting a dark wall with a light white or pastel colour? Unfortunately, this can be difficult. Dark wall paint has a tendency to show through lighter paint, and this can alter the tone and hue of your new colour. Patience and proper paint preparation will ensure the lighter paint shows up true to…

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How to Paint Corners

If you’re planning some DIY interior paint jobs around your home, you’ll most likely need to paint corners. This can be really tricky for the inexperienced painter. Here are two methods that should make painting corners a little easier. First, you’ll need to clean the surface well. This goes for any type of paint job…

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3 Steps to Make a Dark Room Feel Bright

If you have a room in your home that is quite dark, don’t give up! Whether the lighting was poorly designed, or the room has minimal access to natural light there are things you can do. Here are our 3 steps to make a dark room feel bright. Step 1: Go for Light Colours on…

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