Weatherboards
Flaking paint scraped back, boards sanded, bare timber primed and two top coats applied.
Exterior house painters for Wellington & the Hutt Valley
Weatherboards, plaster, windows and trims. We do the scraping, sanding and priming properly, because that is what makes paint last in Wellington weather.
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What's included
What an exterior repaint covers
Windows and sills
Timber joinery sanded, gaps filled, glass masked and edges cut in cleanly.
Fascias, soffits and trims
The high, exposed parts that weather first, prepared and painted with the rest of the house.
Plaster and brick
Washed, cracks repaired and coated with a paint suited to masonry.
House wash
Dirt, mould and salt removed first so the new paint bonds to a clean surface.
Small timber repairs
Soft or split boards and trims fixed or flagged before any paint goes on.
How it works
How an exterior job runs
Wash
The house is washed down to remove dirt, mould and salt.
Scrape and sand
Loose and failed paint is taken off and edges feathered smooth.
Prime and fill
Bare timber primed, gaps and holes filled, joints sealed.
Two top coats
Applied in dry weather, working around the sun and the wind.
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Built for Wellington wind, sun and salt
Houses here take a beating. Northerlies, southerlies, strong sun and salt air near the harbour and the coast all shorten the life of exterior paint. When paint fails early, it is nearly always because the surface under it was not prepared.
That is why most of our time on an exterior goes into washing, scraping, sanding, priming and filling before the first top coat. On a recent weatherboard restoration we stripped failed paint back to the timber before priming and repainting.
Exterior work depends on the weather. We plan around dry spells, start on the sheltered sides when it is windy, and keep you posted if the forecast changes the schedule.
FAQ
Common questions
When is the best time of year to paint a house exterior?
Late spring through autumn gives the most reliable dry weather, but exteriors can be painted in any settled dry spell. We watch the forecast and plan the job around it.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
Most houses take one to two weeks, depending on size, the condition of the old paint, access and the weather.
Do you need scaffolding?
Single-storey houses can often be done from ladders and trestles. Two-storey houses and steep sites usually need scaffolding or a mobile tower, which we allow for in the quote.
How often should a house be repainted?
It depends on exposure and the quality of the last job. Sunny and coastal sides weather fastest. If paint is chalking, cracking or flaking, it is time.
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