Phoenix Painting & Decorating

Painting your house is an exciting yet tedious task, even more so if your roof needs painting! Roof painting requires skill, equipment, physical strength and mental focus as it is not only a painting job that will be seen a lot, but it also has risks and dangers associated with it, given that work is performed at a height. These “risks” also increase exponentially if you’re afraid of heights or if the painting is being performed in unfavourable weather conditions. So if you are committed to Painting A Roof and are going to undertake this task yourself, then we’ve created a complete guide walking you through how to paint a roof in only 7 simple steps. By the end of this article, you will understand what is involved with painting a roof and have a fundamental understanding of how to approach each stage of the process.  How To Paint A Roof: 7 Simple Steps Painting a roof is essential to maintain its condition and detect areas that may need repair and cleanup. Notably, an unkempt...

Your house is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life and when purchasing a property repairs and maintenance come as a part of that package. We often get asked the question “how often you should paint your house” & the answer depends on several factors such as the property’s location, the climate and weather, the paint used in the previous job, and the material used during construction & that need to be repainted. A general answer could be that it is recommended to paint your house every 5 to 15 years but the specific number on this timeline for an individual circumstance does depend on which part of the house needs to be painted. This article will be exploring, in general terms, how often you should repaint your house. How Often Should You Paint Your House Exterior Your house exterior is exposed to natural elements such as water, air, dust, and dirt. These are some of the many factors that can cause damage to your building materials & paintwork. On a...

Choosing a professional painter to paint a house or office can be a daunting task as there are many things to consider.  While this is indeed true, most of these considerations can be grouped under 3 major factors.  These factors are the “make or break” considerations to make when deciding which painters to work with.  Here are the major factors to consider when hiring a professional painter: Cost The cost of hiring a professional painter is one of the most important factors to consider. It’s essential to get quotes from potential painters so the investment required to upgrade a property’s paint job can be defined and understood. Working to learn about the painting process, and the different options available to make an informed decision is recommended. This will require a commitment of time and energy but most professional painters are willing to be involved in that education process & answer questions are they arise. To not demand too much of a pote...

Painting is one of the most well-known and revered forms of art in the world and throughout history. Famous paintings are viewed as national treasures and are incredibly valuable. Most people usually know of at least one famous painter whether it be one of many modern artists like Jeff Koons or a famous artist from history. This list showcases different 10 well-known popular artists throughout both the world and different eras of history.  10. Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo was one of the most well-known female painters and was considered a significant artist of the 20th century in Mexico. The influential artist rediscovered her passion for art during her recovery from an accident at age 18. She is well known for her distinctive style of self-portraits that incorporated elements of surrealism and bright colours that dealt with identity, death and the human condition. The female artist’s most famous paintings are ‘The Two Fridas’ a double self-portrait painted in 1939 and ‘The Wounded...

What Is Render And Why Use It?  Render is a particular type of finish to houses that is and has been prevalent over Australia for decades now. Identifiable by its lightly textured surface that resembles concrete, it improves the exterior appearance of a house, and also increases the weather resistance of a home subject to the harsh environmental conditions in Australia. Usually applied over exterior brick walls, it can also be used on concrete, stone, mud-brick walls or fences and interior brick walls. Painting over render helps to protect it and increase the durability of a versatile building surface.    There are two main types of render available on the market today: acrylic render or cement render. Acrylic Render Acrylic render is sold pre-packaged and has acrylic, a type of plastic, in its mix. This makes it more flexible and resistant to cracks in future as well being able to apply to many different surfaces. However, acrylic render is more difficult to apply...

For most of us, maintaining a high property value for our home is crucial to our financial well-being. A high-quality exterior residential painting contractor can be one of your best friends in this regard. Repainting the exterior of your home can provide an updated and fresh look to your home to raise the value. Whether you choose to hire a professional or do the painting yourself, preparation is the key to success. Your primer should be of very high quality. This will hold true for both pre-painted or bare wood surfaces. The top coat will only look the way you want it to if you put a good primer in place. Depending on the type of siding and its condition, pressure washing your home is step number one. This will remove your old flaking paint and get rid of your dirt, wasps nests and mildew. You should then remove any remaining loose paint followed by sanding the house to prepare for the primer coat. Using a cleaning agent with bleach is a great option for removing the mildew. If you ...