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
How to paint weatherboard, render, brick and timber so the finish survives Melbourne's weather.
Heritage house painting in Melbourne: Victorian, Edwardian and bungalow homes
Heritage house painting in Melbourne: period colours, careful prep, lead paint and when a council permit applies. Read this before you repaint.
Painting rendered walls: how to get a finish that lasts
Painting render the right way: curing times, salts, cracks and which coating to use. Learn why rendered walls fail and how to make the finish last longer.
Painting weatherboard houses: preparation, products and common problems
Weatherboard house painting explained: how to prepare the boards, which paint to use and why paint fails. A practical Melbourne guide 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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