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It’s been a rainy start to the season here in South-East Queensland. All this wet weather has people asking, “Can I paint my house in the rain?” The answer to this common question depends on your climate, how much rain, and whether you plan on painting the interior or exterior of your home. Let’s have…
Read MoreWhether you plan on painting the interior, painting the exterior of your home or just a bedroom, you’ll need to calculate how much paint to buy. It’s important to work this out accurately because buying too much paint will leave you with a whole bunch of paint cans that will remain untouched in your outdoor…
Read MoreLandlords should paint rental properties for one main reason: to boost the aesthetic appeal of the property. A fresh coat of paint can help keep current good tenants or attract new tenants, because a bright, clean, freshly painted house or apartment is much more appealing than a dirty, dingy one. The Appeal of Fresh Paint…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreWe 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 was in need of a repaint to keep it looking fresh and modern. Here are a…
Read MoreDon’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…
Read MoreAfter completing a paint job, the last thing you want to see is paint blisters and bubbles. While latex and acrylic paints are most prone to blistering, bubbles can form on all paint types, and on both interior and exterior paint jobs. How Do Paint Blisters Occur? Blistering occurs when the top coat of paint…
Read MoreChoosing the right paint colours for the interior and exterior of your home is essential. Here are our top 5 common mistakes people make when choosing a house paint colour. 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…
Read MoreWhen giving your property a paint makeover, there are a few things that can go wrong. We’ve put together a list of the top 5 painting mistakes to avoid and added some tips and tricks to ensure a successful improvement project. 1. Lack of Preparation Preparing your walls or exterior for a fresh coat of…
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