by Shane McAuliffe | Jul 16, 2022 | Residential Painting
To work out how much paint you need, measure the surface area, subtract openings, multiply by the number of coats and divide by the coverage on the tin. Then add a small allowance for wastage and touch-ups. That works for a house, an office or a warehouse, only the...
by Shane McAuliffe | Jun 17, 2022 | Commercial Painting
Yes, you can paint a roof. Metal, concrete tile and terracotta roofs can all be repainted with the right preparation and a coating made for roofs. It can restore a faded roof, protect it from the weather and change how it looks. But roof work is high-risk, and the...
by Shane McAuliffe | May 18, 2022 | Commercial Painting
Body corporate painting is the repainting and maintenance of common property in a strata scheme, such as external walls, balconies, stairwells, car parks and shared areas. It’s organised and paid for by the body corporate on behalf of all owners, so it comes...
by Shane McAuliffe | Apr 12, 2022 | Residential Painting
People render a house to repair, protect and refresh the walls in one go. Render gives brick, block or concrete a smooth, uniform finish, hides old damage and adds a layer of weather protection. Done well and painted properly, it can change the look of a building and...
by Shane McAuliffe | Mar 29, 2022 | Commercial Painting
A professional painter in Queensland should carry public liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover, and may need contract works insurance on bigger jobs. Ask to see certificates of currency before work starts. Here’s what each type of cover does...
