Painting

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Preparation is the most important part of any paint job and at Hemsworth & Son we take pride in the details so that the finished product is of the highest standard. We offer services in Oil based, Acrylic (water) based paints and two pack.
 

1. Wait for dry weather (if possible) which is especially important for external oil based and two pack finishes.
2. Do a thorough visual inspection and preparation. Sand old woodwork that is to be re-painted, wash down and rinse the walls, fix cracks, apply caulking, vacuum the area and apply high-quality paint tape. This is usually the longest part of any paint job and the most important, taking shortcuts here means the job will be substandard.
3. Use high-quality brushes, roller covers and painter's tape. Good brushes and roller covers give excellent coverage so that you don't waste time and paint having to reapply. High-end painter's tape is the real deal when it comes to sealing out drips and blurs. 
4. Use the nap for the rollers. 
5. Protect anything you don't want painted. 
6. Remove light switch and power socket covers. 
7. Use primer, especially if you are covering dark walls with a new lighter cover. Most people don't realise that painting directly over a dark wall is a big mistake. Apply two coats of all-in-one prep / blocker first and at least one coat of the finishing paint, possibly two if it is a darker paint that needs covering.
8. Work out how much paint you need - paint is surprisingly expensive so we don’t under buy as multiple smaller cans mean the overall cost can go up considerably.