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.
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Melbourne weather
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How long does it take to paint a house?
How long to paint a house in Melbourne? Typical timeframes for a room, a full interior and an exterior, plus the prep, drying and weather factors.
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.
How to choose exterior house colours for a Melbourne home
Choosing exterior house colours starts with your roof, brick and street, not a colour chart. Follow these steps to pick a scheme you will love for years.
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.
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.
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.