Category Archive for : ‘Exterior’

When your weatherboards are looking a little weathered it’s time to give them the Dulux treatment.

First you need to understand what paint quality you’re dealing with. Using a sharp blade cut an X to your existing surface and cover with tape. If paint comes away when the tape is ripped off then it’s unsound and needs to be completely removed.

Similarly, older homes may have a lead-based paint treatment, which is also more involved to remove. In any case, ask your Dulux® professional on how to remove these safely.
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There are some key points to note when preparing to paint exterior areas. Taking shortcuts or using low quality equipment can cost more time and expenses in remedial work. Using the correct technique will result in a painting job that is faster, cheaper and easier to use than alternative methods.

Exterior – Filling and Patching

Like your interior, starting with a good exterior base is key.

Before painting, remove and replace any rotten or decaying timber. Any holes and cracks in your exterior surface should be filled with a good quality filler such