Finding good Perth painters is nowhere near as straightforward as it should be. The painting industry is full of underpricing to win the job. Underpricing also means cutting corners on the prep work and then going quiet when things go wrong. If you have ever been burned by a cheap quote that turned into an … Continue reading What to Look for When Hiring Painters in Perth
This question comes up heaps with DIY projects. People start with water-based paint and then want to go over it with oil-based for a tougher finish. The short answer is yeah, you can do it. But there’s a catch – well, actually there’s several catches if I’m being honest. See, oil and water don’t mix. … Continue reading Can You Paint oil based over water based paint?
So you want to change the colour of something that’s already painted with acrylic enamel. Seems simple enough, right? Just grab a brush and go for it. Yeah, well, that’s what I thought too until the new paint started coming off in sheets about three weeks later.
So latex paint, or water-based paint as most people call it these days. Pretty popular choice in Australia, and for good reasons mostly. Though the name’s confusing because it doesn’t actually have latex in it – go figure. Been using latex paint for years and it’s come a long way from the early days when … Continue reading What is Latex Paint in Australia? ( Expert Guide)
Right, painter costs. Everyone asks this and to be honest there’s no straight answer. I’ve dealt with painters for years and the pricing is completely random.
