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A better finish starts with the right questions.
Practical information for planning painting work, choosing materials and preparing surfaces.
These guides are about planning painting work: how to describe the condition of a wall, what belongs in a quote, which material suits which surface, and how to check finished work. They do not sell a particular product and they publish no unconfirmed rates.
Where to start reading
If the renovation is only beginning, start with preparation and the cost guide — that is where what the job includes is actually decided. If the wall is already painted and only the colour is changing, go to colour and finish. If there is a stain or damp, establish the cause first.
What questions this section answers
The most frequent questions fall into six topics:
- How much material and time a particular room needs.
- How a surface is prepared and checked before painting.
- How colour and sheen are chosen for the room's use.
- What to do when there is damp or staining.
- How exterior work is planned around the weather.
- How work is handed over and what information to keep.
Which figures recur across every guide
A few numbers come back constantly: one litre usually covers 10-12 m² in a single coat, a second coat follows after 2-4 hours, a film goes on hardening for up to 28 days, and the application conditions are between +5 °C and +30 °C with humidity below 80%.
Where those figures come from
The exact values are always set by the technical data sheet for the specific product — these guides describe the typical range. For further explanation, see the manufacturer's drying guidance and our service descriptions.
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Calculator
Paint quantity and area calculator
Estimate the wall and ceiling area of a rectangular room and the litres of paint needed using your product's coverage.
Surface preparation
Preparing walls for painting: a project checklist
Identify the wall condition, agree repairs and check readiness before the first coat. A preparation checklist for new and previously painted walls.
Do walls need primer before painting?
Understand primer for porous surfaces, adhesion and staining, and the questions to ask before including it in a painting quote.
Repainting old walls: what to check before a colour change
Assess old paint, patch repairs and recurring defects before repainting. Compare a simple refresh with a job that needs preparation.
Painting drywall and plasterboard: preparation to finish
Plan the joints, repairs, primer and finishing coat for new plasterboard. A checklist for agreeing the condition before painting.
Wall stains and damp: what to resolve before painting
Distinguish a cosmetic painting request from a recurring moisture problem and prepare useful information for an inspection.
Colour, materials and light
Choosing wall colours: test them in your own room
Compare colour samples in daylight and evening light, record the paint specification and choose a finish suited to how the room is used.
Matte or satin wall paint: sheen and washability
Compare the appearance of matte and satin finishes, check cleaning requirements and avoid confusing sheen with washability.
Paint drying time: recoating, curing and room use
Understand the different waiting periods after painting and plan the second coat, furniture return and cleaning around the product instructions.
Wet rooms and damp
Facade and common areas
Planning, budget and hiring
Painting costs in Tbilisi: how to compare a quote
Understand wall area, preparation, labour and paint costs. A worked measurement example and a checklist for comparing painting quotes.
Preparing a furnished room for painters
Plan furniture access, protection, valuables, working hours and room handover before painting an occupied apartment or office.
Painting handover checklist: how to inspect the result
A customer checklist for coverage, edges, protection, agreed repairs and paint records when accepting a completed painting job.
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