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| FAQ's Exterior Painting |
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| Exterior painting – what you can expect from BiziBrush: |
- All surfaces to be painted will be cleaned and/or sanded prior to painting.
- Mildew/mould will be treated.
- Loose paint will be scraped back and the surfaces sanded smooth.
- Gaps will be filled to prevent moisture from penetrating the surface.
- All loose nails will be re-set and re-puttied as necessary.
- Loose and/or missing window glaze will be replaced – if however there is a lot of glazing to be repaired or replaced we recommend you call a glazier .
- Bare timber and metal will be primed prior to painting.
- Rust will be treated with a quality rust converter product prior to painting.
- Only quality paints will be used to ensure durability.
- A minimum of 2 coats will be applied to all exterior surfaces. When paint has been taken back to a bare surface eg bare timber weatherboards, we recommend 1 coat of primer plus 2 coats of exterior paint.
- Excess paint will be removed from windows and the entire area cleaned.
- Touch-up paint will be labelled and left for future use.
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| Note: it is unrealistic to expect painters to remove all old paint or fill every imperfection. It is standard practice to sand surfaces to ensure a stable base for painting. This can leave paint ridges which show through the new paint work. Please be sure to advise us at the quotation stage if you are expecting an “as new’ finish. |
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| Exterior Painting OH&S Issues |
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| When painting the exterior of homes and buildings we need to consider safe working practices particularly access of multi-storey buildings, gables etc.The main factors we need to assess are as follows: |
- Height access
- Power lines
- How and where to use height access equipment such as booms
- Council requirements for working on pavements and roads
- How to deal with toxic fumes and dust
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| How often should the outside of my home be painted? |
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| Approx. every 10 years depending on the following factors: |
- Acrylic paint should last approx.10 – 15 years.
- Enamel paints tend to crack with age and generally won’t weather as well as acrylic paint, requiring painting approx. every 3-6 years.
- Northern and western exposures won’t last as long as southern and eastern exposures due to the harsh weather conditions.
- Window sills tend to fade and crack much sooner than other surfaces.
- Dark colours fade more quickly than light colours and are more prone to bubbling.
- Painting more frequently can be less expensive than waiting until the paint is peeling as the majority of time can be in preparation rather than painting. Old weathered timber won’t hold paint like new timber and the paint job may not be as long-lasting.
- Maintaining the exterior paint work will not only keep your home looking its’ best, it will also reduce the risk of dry-rot, termites and other costly problems that come from neglect.
- Water damage such as downpipe and gutter leaks can cause significant damage including rot to weatherboards and other affected surfaces. It is best to repair any leaks as soon as you notice them.
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| Call Bizibrush Professional Painting today, the painting specialists on free call 0401 497 324 or fill out the free online quote form now. |
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