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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Common reasons paint peels, bubbles, wrinkles or flashes, plus practical preparation tips that can help prevent problems.

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