Painting Tips
Whether you’re getting ready for an interior paint job, or giving your home a deep clean, getting all the marks off your walls can be a challenge. Here are a few tips on how to clean painted walls effectively. Different stains require different treatments, so we’ve listed some of the most common stains, and easy,…
When giving your Brisbane property a paint makeover, there are a few common mistakes that can turn your dream project into a nightmare. Whether you’re refreshing your Queenslander home or updating a modern apartment, avoiding these pitfalls is essential to achieving a professional finish. At Kraudelt Painting, we’ve put together a list of the top…
Your home looks great with a fresh coat of paint! But now you’re left with a bunch of half-filled paint tins. The good news is that leftover paint can last for years if stored correctly – and there are plenty of ways to put it to good use. You don’t want to throw it out…
Interior paint colour can transform your home. Choosing the right colour can be tricky, so we have listed a couple of things to keep in mind. Paint Colour Creates Mood The colour of the walls establishes the mood of a room. When you are deciding on a colour, consider how you want a room to…
A fresh coat of paint looks great on the walls… but not on the floor! Interior paint spills are scary things, so we have put together a few tips to help you remove the paint effectively. The first thing to remember is to tackle the spill as soon as it happens. If the paint is…
Over time, enamel solvent-based paints begin to oxidise, giving your once white walls a yellow tinge. This is a property of oil-based paints and varnishes, and cannot be avoided completely. Oxidisation can be accelerated, so we have listed a few causes and solutions to help keep your white walls white. Causes: Oxidisation is the main…
You wouldn’t believe how many bad paint jobs we see when we’re out and about in people’s homes. At a rough guesstimate I’d say we are asked to quote on fixing dodgy paint jobs at least once a week. Some of this work has been done by the homeowner who was trying to save money…
Gone are the days when render was the only solution for covering bare concrete block walls. Now you can have your walls bagged and painted by Kraudelt Painting using a quick, clean method that will provide you with a top quality, weatherproof barrier that creates an exterior finish that looks amazing. Difference between traditional bagging…
Whether you are doing your own painting or employing reliable painters to paint your home for you, it is essential to be aware of safety issues. These range from fumes from cleaning and paint products to hazards that might cause an accident. Of course, as professional painters, we take all necessary precautions to avoid any…
As experienced interior house painters, we understand how the smell of freshly painted walls can linger in your home. This odor is caused by the evaporation of solvents in the paint, which dissipates as the paint dries. While the smell eventually fades, it can be overwhelming in the meantime. That’s why we’ve compiled these Tips…