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A better finish starts with the right questions.
Practical information for planning painting work, choosing materials and preparing surfaces.
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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.
Budget and planning
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.
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.
Preparing a furnished room for painters
Plan furniture access, protection, valuables, working hours and room handover before painting an occupied apartment or office.
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 and materials
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.
Kitchen and bathroom wall paint: what to specify
Choose a coating for the room's cleaning and moisture exposure. Separate washable paint, ventilation and areas that need a waterproofing system.
Facades and weather
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