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.

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

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

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

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

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

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