by Shane McAuliffe | Oct 25, 2021 | Residential Painting
To calculate paint for a room, work out the wall area, subtract doors and windows, multiply by the number of coats and divide by the coverage printed on the tin. Here’s a worked example so you can see the numbers. The example room Say the room is 4 metres by 3...
by Shane McAuliffe | Oct 25, 2021 | Residential Painting
A quality paint covers well, sticks, resists the weather and keeps its colour. It usually costs more per litre, but it often needs fewer coats and lasts longer, which makes it better value over time. The label and data sheet tell you more than the price tag does....
by Shane McAuliffe | Oct 11, 2021 | Residential Painting
Salt air, strong sun and wind wear paint out faster on seaside properties. To protect it, choose coatings made for coastal conditions, wash salt off regularly, keep the surface well sealed and repaint before failure sets in. It’s the same job as inland painting,...
by Shane McAuliffe | Oct 8, 2021 | Commercial Painting
Abseiling (rope access) suits tall buildings, tight sites and shorter or spread-out jobs. Scaffolding suits long, intensive jobs on lower buildings where workers need a stable platform for weeks. Neither is always better. The right choice depends on your building,...
by Shane McAuliffe | Sep 9, 2021 | Commercial Painting
The best interior colours for an office are the ones that suit the work people do there. Light, neutral bases keep a space bright and flexible, and well-chosen accents add personality without tiring anyone out. Colour won’t fix a badly planned office, but it can...
