Our guide to exterior painting

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The exterior look of your home or building is very important. However, many of us do tend to focus more on what is going on inside of our homes or offices, forgetting to maintain the building exterior. More and more people are considering decorating their exterior facades, so we have a few ideas to help you get started.

Choosing your materials

No matter where you live, the weather always takes it’s toll on the exterior of your home and your workplace. You need to make sure that the materials that you are planning on using outside are capable of withstanding the seasons.

It’s important to choose specialist paint for outdoor surfaces and rough material. For example, you can choose paint for use on metal as well as wooden posts and frames. Do also consider paint that’s going to withstand problems such a mould growth and UV.

If you’re unsure about the paint and the tools you may need for exterior painting jobs, it pays to speak to a professional painter & decorator.

Plan ahead

Just the same as interior painting, when you are planning on undergoing an exterior makeover for your home or workplace, then you need to be prepared for how long the process is going to take.

Your exterior painting may not look perfect overnight, and in order for things to last for as long as possible outside, some groundwork will be necessary. Treating the outdoor materials before painting them is a must.

Exterior paint jobs always require different preparation and materials from job to job. That is why companies who specialise in exterior painting and decorating are very useful in these circumstances.

Choosing a professional painter and decorator

When it comes to exterior painting and decorating, it is far better to hire a professional than to take it all on yourself. Knowing what materials to use, what processes need to be completed to ensure the longevity of your paint job is completely different.

Hiring professional painter means taking time, effort and expense off your shoulders. For a company that’s well-versed in exterior painting, get in touch for any advice or quotes.
 

Contact Coulson painting and decorating Swansea for a free quote today…