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.
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.
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.