Repainting can often be considered a costly and time-consuming job for homeowners. How many of us have avoided necessary paint jobs within their home due to lack of time? If you only consider repainting your property when you:   •    Are looking to sell...

A new year is a great time for new beginnings! For some it might be a new job, a new hobby, or it may even involve selling the family home and moving to a new place. If this is part of your plan for 2019; the key to a successful sale is to present your home in its...

When was the last time you updated the interior look of your home? If it’s looking a little bit tired and you feel like freshening it up, you can easily accomplish a completely new look with a coat or two of paint. We want to show you that there’s so much more than...

If you’re planning to update the interior or exterior of your home with a fresh coat of paint, you’ve got a lot of decisions to make. What colour paint will you go for? How much of it do you need? What type of paint is best for the materials that your house is made...

The process of painting the exterior of a house starts before the actual painting takes place. Ask any painting expert, and they’ll tell you that the prep work is just as important as – if not more than – laying down the coats. It’s no use stocking up on paint, brushes, and rollers if you haven’t set up the canvas to do a good job. In this blog, we share some of our top tips on what you can do to prepare for a big exterior house painting project in Sydney.

“Oh yay! It’s time to repaint our home exterior again!”

Are you filled with enthusiasm for this job when it rolls around oh-so-quickly?

Or, are you seriously tempted to have your home clad in “low-maintenance, incredible range of colours, never need to paint again” vinyl cladding?

With the rise in popularity of home renovation programs on television, perhaps you are tempted to DIY when it comes to painting your own home. It looks like a pretty simple, straightforward task, right? Well, before you rush out to buy paint, let’s consider if it is really worth it….

If you’ve been dreaming about updating the colour scheme inside your home, then it’s time to call Sydney house painters, Panache Painting & Decorating. We can advise you on all aspects of domestic house painting to ensure your project is completed to the highest professional finish.

Both the exterior and interior of your business premises are a large part of the image that you are projecting to the world. Consider the following points to evaluate whether it’s time to freshen up your image or even give your business a total new look!

Beauty plays a significant role in our lives and one of the most common places people seek to surround themselves with beauty is their home. Magazines and Pinterest are popular sources of inspiration to this end. After dealing with the stresses of people and demands at work, a beautiful home can be a peaceful haven to rest and restore your soul at the end of the day.

What’s the Difference Between Interior & Exterior Paint? Does it really matter if I use my leftover interior paint to freshen up the outdoor patio area? Can I use my leftover exterior paint to revamp the kitchen walls? Since all paint is used to decorate, protect,...

Keep Your Cool this Summer - with Cool Paint Colours Hot summer days are fast approaching so let’s focus on how you can create a cooler home simply by choosing the right paint colours.   Imagine walking in the door after a busy day at work on a warm summer day...

How to achieve a premium quality paint finish & save! Do you have an overdue painting project and are procrastinating whether to go DIY or invest in a professional house painter? With the pressures of work and family commitments these days many of us are time poor...

How to stave off paint fumes (what fumes?) If you are considering transforming a room or two in your home with a fresh coat of paint but are concerned about the effects and inconvenience of paint fumes, then consider the following tips to help solve the problem. The...

Does your home have the winter blues? When the days become shorter and the cold weather sets in naturally many of us retreat to the warmth of the indoors and are less inclined when it comes to home maintenance projects. However, if neglected for too long your home...

When's the right time to paint your rental property? The incentive for owning a rental property is two-fold, i.e. for the rental return and the projected long-term capital gain. However, as with any major investment you need to look after it to ensure a viable ROI....

Fun Paint Ideas for your Kid's Room – a great holiday project Are you looking for inspiration for a fun practical activity these holidays? Redecorating your child's room is the perfect opportunity to encourage them to get involved in something creative that takes them...

Why Painting your Commercial Building is a Smart Investment All - round (Commercial Painting Sydney) We're all very familiar with the saying 'first impressions count' and this is especially the case when running a successful business. Having a well-maintained building...

Increase Your Street Appeal - Handy Tips for Painting the Fence Now that the holiday season is over, it's the perfect time to catch up on a few maintenance jobs around the home. The fence at the front of your home is literally an extension to the façade of the house...

It's all in the planning - How to Prioritise Your Rooms for Painting It's a New Year, and you're feeling inspired to repaint your home to create a fresh new look! Perhaps the most overwhelming aspect of the project is deciding where to start? Our team at Panache...

Summer Painting Tips for your Outdoor Area Summer is upon us and the Christmas/New Year holiday season is knocking at the door! Outdoor living and home entertaining is part of our Aussie culture. With longer days and ambient temperatures our backyards become an...

Help! - My Paint Work Is Flaking Off the Walls! What causes this? Can I simply and easily fix the problem myself? How can I avoid this problem from recurring? Peeling or flaking paint can be caused by: an improperly prepared surface moisture seeping through the wall...

Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Painting Contractor A professional painter can save you a lot of time, money and stress, as well as provide you with a quality paint job that increases the value of your property and stands the test of time. So, how do you...

A Professional Interior Paint Finish - It's A Great Marketing Tool! In today’s modern world image is everything. It is certainly the case when it comes to running a successful business. Making a good impression with potential customers is certainly a powerful...

Chosing Good Colours is Good Science Did you know the colours we choose for our home can affect our moods, emotions, and even how clearly, we think and make decisions? Therefore, it's important to have a basic understanding of how colours work together, both...

The Benefits of hiring a professional painter During these quieter winter months, it’s an ideal time to spruce up your home, and painting is a very effective way to redecorate and add life to your rooms. Whilst painting can cause a bit of disruption to a busy family...

How to enjoy wallpapering success and avoid the perils! Wallpaper continues to be a popular choice for decorating. It can add instant colour and impact to your home décor. However, with so many designs and wallpaper trends available how do you choose the one that is...

How to prepare an internal wall for painting Let’s face it, everyone appreciates the look and feel of a freshly painted room. Whether it’s the ultra-smooth walls of the formal lounge, a beautiful room with colours that warm or trimmings that "pop” - there’s something...

How to give your house a new look from the inside out There is no doubt about it, as mentioned in our previous blog street appeal is critical to selling a house, but what about the inside of your home. After all, it’s inside where we really live. If you’re ready for a...

"So, you don't want to leave the neighbourhood, but your house is just.. well, tired!" Have you lost that loving feeling you first had when you moved into your home? Is it time to move, or could it be you need to learn to love your home again? Before you make the...

Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space for Summer Spring has sprung and summer will soon be upon us. Are you ready for summer fun and entertaining in your backyard? Us Aussies love our outdoors. Whether it be sipping a cold one on the back deck, playing a game of backyard...

Tips for getting just the right colour for your home exterior Updating the exterior of your home can be an overwhelming task. It’s a big undertaking that will likely define your home for the next ten or more years. At Panache Painting and Decorating we understand just...

Painting Your Home for Resale When it comes to selling your house, creating a great first impression is essential to attracting potential buyers to your property. At Panache Painting and Decorating let us help you with some simple improvements that can make a big...

Safe Painting Practices With any painting job there are all sorts of potential pitfalls or dangers. From poor preparation, to choosing the wrong product or even an incorrect paint finish for your room. At Panache Painting and Decorating we are committed to making sure...

Special Paint Finishes If you have ever flicked through an interior design magazine or watched a renovation show then you have most likely found that feature wall or special finish that caught your eye. At their best they make a room pop. They express something of...