Dark Interior Colours and DIY: A Bad Match
May 13, 2025
Many homeowners consider making their interior painting a DIY job—it’s easier to access than exterior walls, it’s away from the weather, and after all, it’s just slapping paint on a wall. Why not tackle it yourself and save some money? Unfortunately, as people t...
Client case study: planning for success
May 13, 2025
Clear and early communication is key
We had first repainted the exterior of this client’s Herne Bay property in 2014. Over the years, we had stayed in touch and carried out maintenance repainting work on the exterior as well as small scale interior repainting projects.In 2024, our client decided to refurbish ...
New post
May 9, 2025
Careful preparation and communication makes a quality result
Aucklanders have had to contend with a lot weather-wise in recent years! During the January 2023 storm that ravaged parts of Auckland, the rear section of this clifftop property subsided.As part of the significant land stabilisation project, the client decided to rejuvenate ...
The trades that can make or break a project
April 24, 2025
Painters are often the last ones in — but their work leaves the lasting impression.
Architects and designers, you’ll already know this: in a renovation or building project, every trade is important. However, some of them can make or break the whole shebang.Cast your minds back to your last three projects. At which stage of the project did your client’s ...
How we price?
April 9, 2025
Pricing your project: a transparent and informed numbers-driven approach
Our numbers-driven approach to pricing helps to keep everyone on solid ground! Careful quoting based on accurate information removes any “fudging” and provides both you as the client and us as the provider the confidence that we are fair.How does it work? We price ...
Informed Decision-Making: Choosing Your Painter
December 11, 2024
Not all painting quotes are created equal.
When it comes to choosing a painter, many people base their decision-making primarily on price. And we get it.It’s not easy to pass up a cheaper option. However, a smaller price tag can be deceptive, and in the long term may cost more than expected.We’ve put together a q...
Client case study: The Wall Treats difference
October 29, 2024
Exceptional Exterior Refresh
It was a privilege to be chosen for this project! When our client headed out on an overseas adventure, they decided to rent out the beloved first home that they purchased in the early 2000s rather than sell it. Last year, they decided it was time to freshen up the exterior w...
Constant Improvement: Learning to Work with Abodo Cladding
September 11, 2024
We’re keeping our painting knowledge up-to-date and relevant.
We at Wall Treats are privileged to work with a wide variety of homes dreamed up and created by some of the best architects, designers, and builders in Auckland. Our work in blue-chip suburbs brings us into contact with a juxtaposition of old and new materials, from century-...
Lower-Cost Ways to Rejuvenate your Home
May 30, 2024
Don’t let an economic downturn stop you from enjoying your spaces
Even when it’s necessary to tighten the belt, you can create a home that’s a refuge from the world. Find out how!When economic tough times roll around, the world can seem a little bleak. A recession—or even a threatened one—brings with it higher costs, tighter budget...
Getting real about what you can expect from your paint job
As house painters, we can achieve some amazing things. A coat of paint, applied well, can create an entirely new look, inside or out. Wall Treats are a team of premium painters; we work with some incredible homes old and new, and are always proud of the results.However, ther...
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