Painting Contracting

Most walls get a primer or sealer where needed followed by two finish coats. A dramatic colour change, a repaired patch or a porous surface can need extra coverage. The surface condition and the chosen paint, rather than a fixed rule, decide the final number.

Peeling and bubbling usually come from moisture behind the wall, painting over dust or loose old paint, or applying paint to an unsealed surface. The cause must be dealt with and the loose layer removed before repainting, or the new paint will fail the same way.

Yes. Exterior surfaces face strong sun, dust and humidity, so they need paint made for external use, often over a suitable primer or sealer. Using interior paint outside typically fades, chalks or peels much sooner.

Surfaces are touch-dry quickly but take longer to cure fully, so avoid scrubbing walls or hanging heavy items for the period on the paint maker's data sheet. Good ventilation helps odours clear, and furniture can be returned once the paint is dry to the touch.

Many tenancy agreements require walls to be returned in their original colour at the end of the lease, and some buildings restrict exterior or balcony colours. Check your contract and building rules, and keep the colour code of the existing paint.