This tag relates to posts and pages where you can actually see the process of applying a wall coating
Pebbledash? Yuk! We hate pebbledash, and so do many of our customers, but what can be done about having a house with pebbledash on the outside? Many people opt for the expensive and potentially harmful practice of having the house re-dashed, but there is a far better, and cheaper solution, which retains the pebbledash but...Continue reading
We have a very diverse working week, repairing and painting all kinds of properties around the country, and this villa was located on Cornwall’s north coast, in Bude, We had a lovely letter from the owners afterwards, which we have posted at the bottom of this page. Let’s have a brief look at what we...Continue reading
So you are stood there, outside, looking at your house, and perhaps feeling a bit sad as it doesn’t look great? Nothing to do with keeping up with the neighbours, it’s your pride and joy, your largest asset, and it really looks scruffy. Should you not look after it a bit better? So what do...Continue reading
We like to think customers appreciate our service, our attention to detail, and our hard work, so it’s rewarding for us when we get great feedback. This was the case with Mr Brown, a valued customer of ours in Cornwall. Here’s a bit about what we did to his house, to repair it, paint and...Continue reading
In our line of work we get to see lots of different types of homes and to meet lots of different people. The owners of this terraced house in Portsmouth wanted the exterior brightened up, but did not want to commit to having to paint it each year. We came up with the ideal solution...Continue reading
When you are faced with painting a pebbledashed house, it’s far better, quicker and more effective to spray the paint, which is where our durable and long life exterior wall coating systems excels. In most cases, to keep a house looking nice, it needs to be painted every year, but with our house painting system,...Continue reading
Cork-based exterior wall coatings are a type of finish that is applied to the exterior walls of a building using a mixture that contains cork as one of its main components. This coating is known for its unique properties and benefits, which include thermal insulation, waterproofing, and durability.
Paint is a liquid substance that contains pigment, resins and solvents. It binds to the surface being painted and dries to provide a smooth finish. Paints are formulated for specific purposes. Interior paints are often water-based and designed to be scrubbed and stain resistant, while exterior paints withstand the harsh elements and resist fading.
If you are looking to hire a competent contractor to install spray applied exterior wall coatings for your UK property, you need to take into account a few things before making your decision. You need to choose a paint that has the strength and durability to protect your exterior walls from the elements. There are...Continue reading
Investing in a good quality exterior wall paint, can offer you many benefits, ranging from protecting your property from the elements to increasing the thermal efficiency of your home. However, it is important to remember that the benefits will vary depending on the specific wall coating that you opt for. Here are some of the...Continue reading
It is very important when applying any spray applied paint or exterior wall finish, to mask up all areas that are not to be sprayed. This short guide explains how we in the trade can mask up a house quickly and easily whilst carrying out external redecoration work. (Masking can also apply to internal areas,...Continue reading
In these days where climate change, carbon footprints and being green is more and more important, we show you how you can reduce or offset your houses’ carbon footprint, whilst saving a ton of money on home maintenance too. On this page we highlight this by way of a job we recently completed, in Essex.Continue reading