Here are some instructions on how you can leave us a review on Google.

We so appreciate you taking the time to do this for us. It also helps give future customers piece of mind when calling us.

You must sign in with your google account/ or a new account needs to be created!

If Leaving us A Review on your Computer:

• On your computer, open Google Maps and make sure you’re signed in.
• Search for Paintway
• On the left, scroll down and click Write a review.
• In the window that appears, click the stars to score the place. You can also write a review.

If Leaving us a Review on your Android Phone:

• On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
• Search for Paintway or tap it on the map.
• At the bottom, tap Paintway’s name.
• At the top, tap Reviews.
• Scroll down until you see 5 empty stars.
• Tap the stars to score the place. You can also write a review.

If Leaving us a Review on your I-pad or I- Phone

• On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
• Search for Paintway or tap it on the map.
• At the bottom, tap Paintway’s Name
• Scroll down until you see 5 empty stars.
• Tap the stars to score the place. You can also write a review.

If there is any issues, we suggest Googling Tutorials😀

Well 2018 is yet off again to a flying start! It is hard to believe we are in May! In Toowoomba it is heading towards Winter and that is when things change when it comes to painting your home.

If this is not done correctly..in a few months time, there will be alot of issues you are going to have with your home and the newly painted surfaces.

We have a example for you:  Click here see the example of a current job we are completing.

Almost every inch of your home requires some amount of maintenance, including your front door. Painted doors are prone to chipping over time, and can require touch-ups; however occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look. In either case, set aside time — perhaps a weekend — to select a color, purchase supplies and complete the task. 

Also, note the time of year and the weather forecast. As the year gets colder and more Damp as we are living on top of a Hill, Now is the most important time than every to prepare the foundations of the surface you are about to Paint. Taping paint chips to your existing door is one way to choose a colour. If you have narrowed down the selections to two or three choices, you may also want to purchase small samples of paint to compare a larger swatch of the colours next to one another. Be sure to look at the swatches at different times of the day to see how the color changes as the light brightens and dims. 

What Paint to Use

For a single exterior door that has been primed you’ll need approximately one quart of paint. If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements, you’ll want to make certain you use exterior paint. While you can choose any finish, glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim, because they stand out and highlight these architectural features. They also tend to stand up to nicks and scrapes better than flat or eggshell paint, meaning they could last longer. The most important thing to note is whether you have a latex- or oil-based paint. This is especially important for touchups, as you never want to paint oil over latex paint or vice versa. The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use (latex or oil-based).

Prep Work for Painting

You can paint your door in place or remove it from the hinges if you have a storm or glass door to protect your home and keep bugs and debris from floating into your home. You can also tape a tarp over the opening if you prefer to remove your door to paint. As mentioned above, you’ll also want to prime the door before painting, if you are changing colours. Whether you paint your door in place or on sawhorses, you will want to remove all the hardware. 

Secondly, you’ll want to clean the door with a wet rag, and then use a sander or sandpaper to remove any imperfections. Be sure to wipe away the dust from sanding before painting.

How to Paint

Start by applying the primer. Cover the door completely. You can use a roller for this application. When the primer is dry, use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door. Next, it’s finally time to paint. You can use a low-nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this. A paintbrush will give you a nice “hand-painted” look. Even if you use a roller, you can use a brush for the final coat to achieve this look. Allow the door to dry completely before reattaching the hardware and rehanging the door, if you removed it to paint. 

If you are needing a quote to freshen up the front of your place – Give Paintway A Call Today –   4635 5549

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉

We hope you were all festive and got some time to relax with your loved ones❤️

Well…Paintway are refreshed and ready to bring some homes back to life this year.

We have our website paintway2019.au3.live-preview.net and of course we have our Social Media Pages Instagram

and of course Facebook just click these links if you would like to join us! We will be displaying our work all year and it is a great opportunity for us to socialise with you!

We have started the year strong and Look forward to another fulfilling Year😁 For Our first Job

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Wish you all a successful year!

Thanks so Much for supporting Paintway. We are a family business that really appreciate your patronage😁

James & Melissa Tarbuck

Have you heard of “Popcorn Ceilings“?

Well they are very common in older homes especially here in Toowoomba where houses can be over 100 years old!

*If you live in a house more than 15 years old, chances are you have popcorn ceilings—which went out of style as soon as they started🤭. It can be a lot of hard work to get rid of this affect on our ceilings and may even be hazardous, but if you’re renovating your home, it’s a necessity*

Follow this DIY guide to removing your popcorn ceilings, or call Paintway Toowoomba to get those ceilings sorted out for you.

Equipment You will Need

Most paint jobs require quite a bit of equipment, and this is no exception. If you’re a big fan of DIY, then you most likely have some of these items already at Home.

Plastic Sheeting

Fine Sandpaper

Painter’s Tape

Old Rags

Putty Knife

Pump up Sprayer

Floor Scraper

Dishwashing Liquid Soap

Gap Filler

Protective Equipment (Gloves,Glasses)

Preparation:

Removing your popcorn ceiling can be a messy job, so proper preparation tactics are important in order to refrain from damaging your walls or floor.

1. Cover up or remove all furniture from the room.

2. Cover up any vents with plastic.

3. Cover wall outlets and switches with plastic, sealing them with painter’s tape

4. Cover the floor with plastic, going up the wall about a foot and sealing with painter’s tape.

5. Lastly, line the edge of the ceiling with painter’s tape.

Taking it down

Actually scraping the texture off the ceiling is the hard part; be sure to wear protective equipment and don’t do anything if you think your ceiling might have asbestos. (If this is the case you need to get the ceilings professionally done for you, its the law)

1. If the ceiling isn’t painted, fill a pump sprayer with warm water, adding 2-3 tablespoons of dish soap per litre of water.

2. Heavily spray a 4-6 foot square section of the ceiling with the solution; wet enough to loosen it, but not so wet that it sinks into the plaster underneath.

3. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes.

4. Use a floor scraper, or similar wide blade tool, to gently scrape away the popcorn texture. Make sure not to tear the plaster below the texture.

5. If the texture is more difficult to remove, spray it again, let it soak, and try scraping again.

6. Use a putty knife to scrape away any residue and get into the corners.

Finishing Touches

No job is perfect, so you’ll probably need to do some repair and finishing touches after the texture has been removed.

1. Replace damaged plaster tape and smooth out the joints with joint compound.

2. Once the repair work has dried, sand the ceiling with a long handled sanding pad. Only sand the spots that are uneven, because too much sanding can damage the ceiling.

3. The final touch is to prime and paint the ceiling, and admire your hard work!

Home improvement or repair jobs can be messy or even dangerous, so sometimes the best option is to hire a professional. If your home shows signs of any of the following, give Paintway Toowoomba a call to get the job done safely.

Asbestos: in home built before 1980, the ceilings and walls may contain asbestos and should be tested before removed. Although it doesn’t pose a health risk if left untouched, removing texture that contains asbestos can cause the asbestos fibres can be breathed in and they fill your lungs!⛔️

Painted Ceiling: another potential problem is ceilings that are already painted. This prevents the popcorn texture from soaking up the water solution that is needed to remove it. Typically, a harsh chemical solution is required to breakdown the paint barrier and begin removing the texture underneath.

Are you worried about kids slipping while they are swimming in the pool this summer?🏊🏼

Paintway just don’t paint walls we also paint tiles!

Tredgrip is a water based non slip coating that is ideal for domestic and light commercial applications. Once fully cured, Tredgrip non slip coatings have a tough, rubberised, textured finish. It can be applied to a variety of surfaces including timber, fibreglass, concrete, and steel. Low sheen, non abrasive, tough and durable, Tredgrip has excellent weathering properties making it ideal for outdoor application. Tredgrip is available in a variety of different colours (see colour swatch on right). Tredgrip surpasses the Australian standards for non slip coatings, and has been certified accordingly. Whenever a surface requires positive traction, Tredgrip non slip paint can be used.

Tredgrip is also membrane coating, and has excellent flexibility. Minor substrate movement including hair line cracks are easily covered with Tredgrip, and because it is permanently flexible, it will allow substrate expansion and contraction without any damage to the coating.

Here is a recent unit complex we have applied Tredgrip.

It is not only functional but looks AMAZING!!👊🏼

Call Paintway today to get your outdoor area Summer Friendly ☀️

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Most often we are helping customers with colour selections…and more often than not, our customers ask to paint that Trim or wall WHITE. The amount of depths and differences in shades of white can go into hundreds! There is not just one shade, so we thought it would be a great idea to give you some more information about the choice of white that you can have.

Here are some very popular shades of “white” in the Dulux Range: We have shown some examples below:

So Next time you are choosing colours just keep in mind that there are literally thousands of different shades of the one colour!

Part of the consultation at Paintway includes going through in detail all your colour options.??

Often Neutral but simple colours are trendy, modern and never go out of style! Especially when we often like to change our interior of our homes once in a while.

Socialize with us? .

The Movie sure was a hit and certainly a talking point. ?

Well the Grey shades sure can be a HUGE hit and a MASSIVE talking point in your home!

These amazing colours can be used throughout your home, and we are going to give you some idea’s on how to capitalise on this amazing colour.

From Calming Pale Colours to edgier dark tones, Top talent keeps coming back to the sleep shades.

Grey is the hot new “in” colour. It’s recently taken front and centre, upstaging it’s neutral cousins, taupe, beige and ivory. Grey is the little black dress for your home. It’s the new must have essential colour that’s modern and edgy yet timeless and classic. It’s the perfect chameleon as it suits just about every room, every mood and every setting.

You can hide behind it or you can stand in front of it and let it shine. In colour psychology, grey is the colour that represents peace and balance. It is calm and safe. It is practical, simple and reliable. It’s the classic. It is the perfect neutral.

With hues from nearly white to nearly black, there’s a colour in the spectrum for everyone, no matter lifestyle, location, or personality. Grey offers a much greater, deeper dimension than her neutral counterparts. Each shade of  grey is so unique on it’s own that your colour will be as individual as you are.  Whether you love to be bold or you are more colour shy, there’s a shade of grey that’s perfect for you.

Grey has so many natural and wonderful undertones that really come to life in the right lighting. Take advantage of your natural light resources to emphasise and play up the natural tones as they change with the lighting over the course of the day. Be sure to have more than one overhead light in your space, two sources or more will adequately light your space. Enhance your lighting with  well placed  proportionately sized lamps.

In conclusion, with all shades from nearly white to nearly black, there’s a shade of grey certain to please everyone’s palate. Whether you’re style is classic, eclectic, modern, traditional or transitional there’s a shade for you. Whether you’re a collector, a minimalist – whether you’re cautious or edgy, there’s a shade just for you. Whether you’re reserved or outgoing and gregarious, there’s a shade just for you. Whether you prefer softer, calmer neutrals or bigger, bolder colours, there’s a shade of grey just for you.

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Paintway would like to wish all Mums a restful and spoilt Sunday ?‍? It is a perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your mum and spoil her and tell her how much we appreciate everything she does for us and the family.

It really is hard to believe we are nearly 6 months into the year! Wow! I think we will starting to prepare of Christmas ?. Paintway has been as busy as ever and over many years we have shown just how much a transformation a house can have with a coat of paint…a change of colour can go as far as adding some serious $$$$ to your property.

If your mums home is in need of a change of colour or a freshen up…or maybe she has a sewing room or a room in the house that is for her…Paintway would like to offer a 20% off Mother’s Day Discount if you mention this newsletter. 

Enjoy Sunday Everyone 🙂 This is my Mum Chris ↙ She has the been the centre of holding the Paintway Family Business Together for over 50 years! Thanks Mum!!

In Life Without Preparation..things don’t usually work out…or work out the way we would like.?

The same applies applies to Painting someones home?. The preparation is often more important than the painting itself.

We are always advocating that when looking for a housepainter, DON’T  always assume that they are going to “PREPARE” your home the correct way…generally..(especially on a cheap quote)  they are going to cut corners?? to save cost, because preparation takes alot of time and work.  

The area’s must be assessed properly so the right products can be used on the application, because if it is not done with care…you can bet your bottom dollar that the paint is going to show signs of issue’s over time…like cracking and peeling and colour just not holding to the surface!

If you haven’t already come and join us socially….

Paintway are PREPARING to enjoy some time off for Easter ?.. Hope you all enjoy your break and eat lots of yummy chocolate 🙂