PAINTING TIPS & ADVICE

Practical painting advice from more than 25 years of experience.
From preparing surfaces and choosing colours to maintaining your home and getting a professional finish, Rob shares straightforward tips to help you get the best result from your painting project.

How to Repair and Prepare Exterior Surfaces Before Painting

How to Repair and Prepare Exterior Surfaces Before Painting

Learn how to prepare exterior surfaces before painting, including cleaning, scraping, repairing, sanding and priming for a better finish.

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How to Choose Paint Colour and Finish for a Room

How to Choose Paint Colour and Finish for a Room

Understand undertones, lighting and paint sheen so you can choose colours and finishes that suit how a room is used.

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How to Look After Exterior House Paint and Keep It Looking Better for Longer

How to Look After Exterior House Paint and Keep It Looking Better for Longer

Simple exterior paint maintenance tips to help spot fading, cracking, peeling, dirt and physical damage before it gets worse.

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How to Get a Smoother, More Professional Paint Finish

How to Get a Smoother, More Professional Paint Finish

Learn how proper preparation, sanding, cutting in and painting techniques can help create a smoother, more professional paint finish.

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How to Store Leftover Paint for Future Touch-Ups

How to Store Leftover Paint for Future Touch-Ups

Keep leftover paint usable for future touch-ups with simple tips for sealing, storing and labelling your paint correctly.

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How Temperature and Weather Affect Painting

How Temperature and Weather Affect Painting

Learn how cold, heat and humidity can affect paint consistency, drying time, adhesion and the final painted finish.

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