Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem
Duh! Did I mention Binders....
Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem
Lex, Just remember... make sure the builders painters are backrolling sealer on your ceilings... demand it!!! if there are 3 drums or less of sealer in the skip out the…
Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem
Great thread, Brisbane_Painter and well done for splashing some light onto this issue!
I can't believe how much the builder pays the painter! During our build, it happened by…
Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem
Hi everyone,
The particular houses I am talking about are your standard low set estate home 3-4 bedroom (ensuite, double garage, living, kitchen etc..) In QLD. For accuracy purposes I called…
Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem
After repairing the 5th peeled ceiling this month there are a few things I feel compelled to point out. Firstly I have painted a lot of new homes , hundreds…
House painting Prices
For those out there who continue to question a Painters (TRADESMAN) hourly rate it is about time you consider the costs in running a business. For instance public liablitiy insurance,…
Order of painting: architraves and walls
Mike if you arw wrapping your gloss around to the wall side of arcs I would recommend you gloss first as if you are a DIYER you may well make…
Removing stickers from merbau screen
Turps Is also good,
Would quickly clean entire piece of timber after you have managed to remove residue especially If you are using a clear finish!
What method/sequence should I paint my rennovated house?
Hi Luke,
5k Isn't at the higher end of what you may expect to pay from what you have described. I wouldn't consider spraying if you havent tried before and if…
Cash jobs... *-*
I am a tradesman and would never question someone’s integrity by suggesting they pay me cash. So that in itself may be of some significance to you..... Regarding the paper…
HELP!- Industry Standard- painting windows
Hi again turnip,
don't know why I missed the bit about you telling the painter you wanted 2 coats!!! Indeed if you told him you wanted 2 coats I would…
HELP!- Industry Standard- painting windows
Hi Turnip,
Unfortunately the term "industry standard" doesn't count for much especially in the painting trade. I can tell you that a lot of new home interiors (Qld) are generally sprayed…