Deck and fence painting vs staining: which lasts longer?
Deck painting vs staining compared: how each finish wears, how often it needs recoating and which suits decks or fences. Get it right first time.
Painting advice
Exterior painting
Exterior house painting advice for Melbourne: weatherboard, render, heritage homes, decks and fences, and the best time of year to paint outside.
Melbourne's weather is hard on exterior paint. Strong summer sun breaks down coatings on north and west facing walls, and cold, damp winters slow drying and cut the number of days you can paint at all.
These guides cover the surfaces we see most often around Melbourne, from weatherboard and render to Victorian and Edwardian homes, plus decks and fences, and when in the year to plan the work so the finish lasts.
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How to paint rendered walls so the finish lasts
How to paint rendered walls so the finish lasts: curing times, salts, cracks and which coating to use, plus why paint fails on render and how to prevent it.
How to paint weatherboards: prep, paint and common problems
How to paint weatherboards so the finish lasts: preparing the boards, choosing the paint and fixing the problems that make paint fail on Melbourne homes.
Painting a Victorian, Edwardian or bungalow home: colours, lead and permits
Painting a Victorian, Edwardian or Californian bungalow home: period colours, careful prep, lead paint and when a council permit applies before you repaint.
The best time of year to paint your house exterior in Melbourne
The best time to paint exterior Melbourne homes, season by season, using Bureau of Meteorology data and paint makers' temperature limits.
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