Painting asbestos eaves and fibro walls: what's safe and what isn't
Painting asbestos eaves or fibro walls? What Victorian and national guidance says, why pressure cleaning and sanding are out, and when to call a removalist.
Painting advice
Maintenance and care
How often to repaint a house, what causes peeling, cracking and blistering paint, and how to deal safely with lead paint in older Melbourne homes.
Paint protects the surface underneath it, and it usually gives plenty of warning before it fails. Chalking, fine cracks and lifting edges are far cheaper to deal with early than once the timber or render underneath is damaged.
These guides explain how long different surfaces usually last between repaints, what causes common paint failures, and how to work safely with lead paint in older homes.
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How often should you repaint your house?
How often to repaint a house depends on the surface, the sun and the paint. Manufacturer guidance for timber, plus the signs walls and trims are due.
Lead paint in older Melbourne homes: what you need to know
Lead paint is common in Melbourne homes built before 1970. Learn how to test for it, who is most at risk and how to repaint without spreading lead dust.
Peeling, cracking and blistering paint: causes and fixes
Peeling paint, cracks and blisters all have a cause. Learn how moisture, poor adhesion, heat and chalking ruin paint, and how to stop it coming back.
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