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12.01.2022 External Painting Services Sydney Posted on October 11, 2018 by admin__kingkong Residential House Painting Sydney The paint used on a homes exterior is very different to the paint used for interior walls, and different again to many other types of paint.... Where interior paint is formulated for easy cleaning and soft light reflection external paint is formulated to resist fading in sunlight and to resist mould. There is no good reason for using one type of paint in a situation that is better suited to another type of paint. Paint for a home exterior is almost always glossy. These paints may also be oil based, though water based exterior paints also exist. It is easier to use oil based paints outdoors because fumes are less of an issue. The resin in exterior paint, which is connected to the glossy finish, is much tougher than the resin in interior paint. It is this resin that binds the pigment in the paint to the wall surface. The tougher resin in exterior paint will resist temperature changes and fading from sunlight. And while exterior paintwork will eventually chip and peel in harsh weather the exterior paint is far more resistant to this damage than almost any other types of paint. Priming, Sealing and Undercoat. Wood is usually coated with a primer, sealer or undercoat before painting. Primer is designed to give a suitable, slightly rough surface for paint to bind to. Sealer is to prevent paint from soaking into a timber (or other) surface. Undercoat gives a neutral, consistent surface, so that nothing shows through the final paint job. Undercoat makes timber and plaster repairs look identical when painted over. Some products combine the characteristics of primers, sealers and undercoat. Some external parts of the home may be metal, masonry, cement, or material other than wood. Each of these must be primed and painted with paint suitable for this surface. Professional Painters Sydney Professional painting will restore the original appearance of your home, or give it a whole new look. A professional level paintjob uses the right primers, high quality external paint and the right painting technique, ensuring that the final result is as long lasting as possible.

07.01.2022 Occasional Paint Problems Professional Painters Sydney New houses look good when completed with a fine paint job. Problems here are very rare. But older homes are a different matter. Conditions sometimes do not lend themselves to good painting results, or perhaps to the painted finish lasting very long. In these cases the walls and home may need some renovation work before a good paint job is possible.... Blistering Blistering that develops over time is almost certainly caused by moisture underneath the paint. This strongly suggests a serious problem with leaking in the plumbing or from the roof. Have this inspected because long term water problems can cause serious damage. Some external paint will blister after years in the Sun, but this is usually no cause for concern. Chalking This is where a fine powder, like chalk, appears on the paint surface. Mild cases of this are of no real concern; this occurs on newly painted walls. But if the chalking continues there is a problem. The pain may have been thinned too much, of the surface was poorly prepared. Preparing a surface before painting, cleaning with sugar soap, will prevent 99% of chalking problems. Mud Cracking If irregular lines form in your paintwork, looking like cracked concrete or mud, then there has been a problem with the painting. This is probably due to a porous surface that has not been primed. Removal of the damage paint, followed by priming and repainting, is needed to repair the problem. Mildew This is basically a fungus that grow in damp, dark conditions. Poor ventilation make the problem worse. Bleach will remove mildew. Quality acrylic paints will offer a fair degree of protection against mildew. Peeling If the paint peels off then either the surface was dirty before painting or there was no primer under the paint. These surfaces will have to be sanded back and repainted correctly with an appropriate primer under quality paint. Wrinkling If paint is too thick, and this includes painting a second coat before the first coat has dried, then paint will tend to wrinkle. It may also wrinkle if the surface is greasy. This type of damage will require repainting, with undercoat and adequate drying time between coats. Yellowing Paint Some paints will slowly turn yellow if exposed to continual heat or if left in dark conditions. Good quality paint resists this yellowing. Residential House Painting Sydney We spend more time in our homes than anywhere else. It make sense to keep our home in the best condition possible. Well thought our décor that includes the right paint design goes a long way to giving us an attractive home interior.