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.

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

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Discover why cleaning, repairing, sanding and priming surfaces before painting helps create a smoother finish and better paint adhesion.

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Find out when primer is needed before painting, from bare timber and new plaster to repaired areas, stains, glossy surfaces and colour changes.

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Learn how to create a cohesive whole-home paint colour scheme using undertones, neutrals, trims, lighting, sightlines and feature colours.

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Learn how to clean painted walls safely using gentle methods that remove marks without dulling, scrubbing or damaging the paint finish.

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Simple ways to keep hallways, doors, trims and other high-traffic painted areas looking fresh, clean and well maintained for longer.

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