Everyone wants their recent paint work to last as long as possible. The key to maintaining your paint jobs good looks is after care. Our helpful guide will teach you everything you need to know about caring for your interior and exterior paint.
Extending the life of your paint
After care can be super valuable in extending the life of your home’s interior and exterior paint. We have compiled some helpful tips to help you enhance the durability and longevity of your paintwork.
Select reliable painters
Choosing painters you can trust and will deliver a long-lasting and quality finish, is essential. If you have a painting and decorating project for your home, business, or on behalf of a client, we would love to partner with you to achieve a high-quality finish.
Protecting your paint surfaces
After care can be super valuable in extending the life of your home’s interior and exterior paint.
It is important you understand how to properly clean your walls to remove dirt, grease, or mould. First up, you need to check the sheen finish of your paint, as this determines the cleaning method.
When using any chemical cleaners or detergents it’s a good idea to test them out before applying them to the entire wall. Do a test patch in a smaller more covered area and wait for it to dry, before proceeding with the entire wall.
Cleaning interior surfaces with low sheen or matte finish
When cleaning walls and ceilings with flat finishes you shouldn’t use rough abrasives like stiff scrubbing brushes or solvents. Warm water and detergent should do the trick.
Using a soft cloth apply the solution to your walls or ceilings and gently scrub. After applying the solution, wash down with clean water to avoid any patchiness and let dry.
Cleaning interior surfaces with semi-gloss or gloss finish
These surfaces shouldn’t make contact with abrasive or corrosive compounds. Instead, warm water and detergent will work best. Using a damp cloth apply to the target area, make sure to wash down with clean water and let it completely dry.
Cleaning exterior paintwork
First impressions matter, ensuring the exterior of your building looks better than good is always a priority. Contaminants in the air like salt can settle on your paint and begin to cause premature breakdown. We recommend annual washing of your home to preserve the fresh look of your paintwork.
Using exterior house wash and a soft bristle brush, broom, or cloth gently scrub the exterior paint. Apply to the entire painted area and thoroughly hose down before the wash has time to dry.
Maintenance of your roof paintwork
Protection starts from the top, it’s a vital part of building maintenance to keep your roof maintained to ensure your home or building is sealed from the conditions. It may not be necessary to do a full exterior paint job, our team can provide a maintenance audit on how weather tight your current premises is and whether the work can be done through repair, maintenance, washing, and colour matching to bring it up to a weather proofed standard.
Respraying
To retain the fresh look of your roof, you will need to occasionally respray it. A new coat of paint will maintain the quality look to stand out from the rest. If you’re unsure if your roof is due for a paint job, we offer a free roof assessment consultation Auckland wide alongside a complimentary roof painting quote.
Moss on your roof?
Sadly, this isn’t a good sign. Moss and lichen grow in places where there is a build-up of moisture or dirt. Check your gutters and drains for signs of leaks. Luckily for you, removing moss and lichen from your roof can be done relatively easy. If you’re after something a bit stronger, you can treat your roof with a chemical solution.
G&K Decorating offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee for all our paintjobs. This means you are guaranteed quality finishes that are long-lasting and durable. If you would like to book a paint job, call our friendly team today.