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How To: Get a perfect exterior paint finish

No matter how experienced your house painters are, painting the exterior of a home can be tricky business.Every day, we work with a range of different wall substrates – from timber and block work to concrete, metal and more. In each case, the materials will have weathered differently and most houses have their own additional challenges, for example previous paint coatings that are de-laminating.With all this in mind, how do you know that the paint finish you’ll receive is worth the investmen...

How To: Choose the right interior designer

Working with an interior designer is a great way to achieve just the right look for your home. As professional house painters we often work with interior designers, and this great article from Houzz outlines some key things to think about when choosing one – including budget, the scope of the project and personal compatibility. Wall Treats reached out to some leading interior designers for some gems on how to choose the right designer for your house painting project. Fiona Wilso...

How To: Decipher a house painting quote

If you’ve decided to repaint your home, you’ve probably sourced a few quotes to make sure that you’re getting value for money.Many of our clients find a wide range in the quotes they receive. If this is the case for you, it might be difficult to understand the difference in the prices.Here are our tips for deciphering house painting quotes:The two key components of any house painting quote are labour and paint.LabourGenerally, labour makes up about 80% of the cost of a house painting proje...