Researched, referenced answers on what painting costs, when to do it on the Highveld, and how to get a finish that lasts — written by the people who do this work.
Rates per square metre, prices by house size, the seven cost drivers, and how to compare three quotes properly.
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May to September is the Highveld window. The rainfall data, the temperature limits paint actually needs, and month by month.
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Clean, sound, dry, primed — in that order. The sequence that decides whether a paint job lasts, with manufacturer specifications.
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What tile, IBR and corrugated metal roofs cost to coat, the preparation that should be itemised, and the spring deadline.
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Three problems that look alike and need completely different fixes. How to tell them apart before you spend money.
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Plascon, Dulux, Prominent and Duram compared — plus the 2024 lead rules and why 'low VOC' is a voluntary claim in SA.
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