Happy Australia Day!🇦🇺

Paintway Toowoomba are a small Australian Painting Company and very Proud to be Australian! We wish you all a great day and enjoy a sausage and a nice cold Beer🍺 ~2019 is Off to a Flying Start~

It is going to be another exciting year for Colours in Painting!

As one of the leading house painters in Toowoomba, we always want to make sure we keep our customers informed on the latest paint trends in our industry.

We work with the most trusted paint suppliers in the country, and they’ve rolled out their top trending color palettes for 2019 as well as their choices for colours of the year; here are our top picks from their selections.

So many different shades…as well as the Mediterranean Shades..Yellow brightens up any room and can give full credit to any earthy vibes of the bedroom!

Call us Today to help you with your colour section!

The End of 2018 – On Trend Dulux Colours for 2019

Another Year has almost gone as we head into December the festive Month!

It has been another Extremely busy year for Paintway – Painting our City and Improving the Value of Homes in the Garden State Toowoomba!

Heading into 2019 – We wanted to share with you the Trends that will be happening in Colour – If you are thinking about giving your home a fresh start these COLOURS will just stop you in your tracks!

The MOST EXCITING news about these Deep Earthy European colours is they will look SPECTACULAR on all styles of homes.

As Dulux Accredited Painters, we have exclusive sneek peaks at all the upcoming trends and training in Colours that allow us to maximise the look of your home.🏠

Do any of you have a tradition at Xmas? I have one for the office here at Paintway, it is to have a beautiful Calender, to help me prepare for the new year…and I am so Happy with the one I have chosen for the Office😬it reflects who I am to a T😂

Resurrecting A Toowoomba Cottage – with on trend Dulux Colours

We are so Happy How this Cottage turned out!

A Big Thank you to Charlotte for giving us the opportunity to give this beautiful little cottage a huge refresh!

The colours we used were Walls: Dulux Greenwood – Trims: Dulux Hammer, Grey & Dulux Lexicon 1/4
Timber doors and windows: Marine Grade Exterior Clear Gloss.

We are so happy and so is Charlotte!

Get Social with us on Facebook and Instagram to get Daily updates on what we are up to!

40 DAYS UNTIL THE FAT MAN ARRIVES!

House Preparation – Attention To Detail

Paintway painted this house recently and we wanted to share the “eye for detail” that we do when we are painting your home.

Preparation to any surface on a home is IMPERATIVE to the longevity of the coming coat of paint.

Why Preparation?

Priming helps new paint stick to previously painted surfaces. You need to prime any areas where old paint has already been peeled off, but to create a cohesive paint job that looks good all over, prime the entire house. Priming is especially crucial if you’re using a latex paint to paint over a surface that already contains an oil-based paint. Use either an exterior latex primer or an oil-based primer recommended for exterior repainted surfaces, choosing your primer depending on the paint choice.

Choose a light-colored primer or one that supports the paint color you’re going to be using. If you’re changing the color the house significantly, priming becomes even more important. Once you’ve primed, don’t leave any primed surface unpainted.

Outside of older homes you still have alot of copper piping that runs to the hot water system. Paintway will ALWAYS prepare the small details like pipes to ensure that your paint will stick for a lifetime!

We Never Cut any corners…Attention to Detail is our Business.

Have a Great Week!

Choosing the Right Colours For Your Home

Colour reflects who we are and who we aspire to be. It’s expressive, fun, creative, complimentary and always conversational. At Paintway we love it! That’s why we want to provide you with the best tools to find your perfect paint colour.A tin of paint has a lot of power. You can reimagine a room in countless ways with the colour it contains, for a relatively small investment. “It’s all about the cost-to-impact ratio,” Paint can add personality, create illusions and disguise flaws. And it’s easy to change if you don’t like it.”

Browse the Internet, read magazines, explore the huge range of colours on any paint suppliers Colour chart, find the latest colour trends, popular colour hues and inspiration – Get inspired – There is no right or wrong colour, It is such a personal decision and our tastes vary widely. The current mood in design is all about slowing down and bringing back the idea of handcrafted, imperfect finishes. At the same time, softer shades and finishes are coming through. “Colours are more relaxed, with the aim of making spaces feel calm, warm and lived in. “Designers are using varied finishes to add layers and depth inside and out.

Once you have chosen a “Colour” then falls the hundreds of “shades” in that colour. Get some swatches – test with some pots of paint to make sure, once again, there are no rules! That is the playful thing about choosing colour, it does not have to be serious!

TRENDING INTERIOR COLOURS

Whites

Whisper White

Wash&Wear Casper White Half

Antique White

Lexicon Qtr

Colours

Wash&Wear in Spanish Olive

Red Box

Leadman

Tuft

At Paintway if our customers are in Doubt with colour we often provide free pot samples and show you how it is going to look rather than just using a swatch which can often be a slight bit different when the paint goes on!😀

A Old Railway Carriage a Teenage Retreat?

We love a challenge at Paintway and was wrapped to be able to give this old Railway Carriage some serious TLC. Who would of thought to make a another room from a old Railway Carriage? We were stoked to bring back some life to the old Girl.🚂

Thank you to Tammi & Sparky for Giving us the Opportunity – Colours Chosen- Dulux Grid and Builders White 🎨

Check out our social media to see the process –

Paintway Toowoomba – Dulux Accredited Painters

A TBT…We have a update on one of our projects last year….

Remember this old school that was renovated into a little cottage?

We had lots of different feedback on this property…The AMAZING! thing about painting your home is you get to CHOOSE ANY colour that appeases your taste! The ability to change the colour whenever you like is amazing as well, because our tastes change over time. We also forget that a fresh coat of paint can add $$$$$$$ to your home!

Well the owners have sent us another picture of what they have painted on the inside…and WOW! What serious talent! So Artistic and Creative!

This IS NOT Wallpaper but Painted By HAND!!! WOW!

Thank you for sharing with us Fiona!

To See alot of work we do: Come Say Hi😀

How to leave us a review on Google –

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😀

Paint Preparation…Why is it more important to Prepare the Surface you are about to paint?

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

Spraying-Rolling- or a paintbrush? Which method and why?

We just wanted to touch base and talk to you about methods of painting your home. We had a customer call us recently and was quite distressed the painters she had hired and sprayed EVERY wall, corner and every inch of her home which cause alot of excessive spray to lay over her carpet furniture including the TV!

Using a paint spray has become a useful tool in the housepainting trade, there certainly is a place for spraying but it certainly IS NOT everywhere internally in your home!

Often painters will use this method to save time and money but there has to be precautions in doing so as paint that is sprayed can leave a fine residue over everything in that room!

When spraying very special care and preparation needs to happen before we can use the machine and often this is overlooked by many tradesman.

If you decide to paint a room yourself using a Spray…here are some helpful tips to get started 😀

Preparation of surfaces (standard room)

• Remove any grease or dirt by washing down surfaces

• Fill any imperfections in the plaster work with a recommended filler product

• Lightly sand any filled areas and imperfections to a smooth, even finish

• Wipe down surfaces with a soft broom/brush or cloth to remove any dust

• We recommend you also protect yourself by wearing protective clothing and safety equipment such as, eyewear, gloves and a mask.

Masking

• Use a blue tape to mask up all trim areas including; architraves, skirting boards, window reveals, light fittings, light switches, etc.

• Cover all floors and furniture with heavy duty Wagner canvas drop cloths

• It is best to remove any window furnishings, however if this is not possible then cover with lightweight plastic drop sheets or masking film

Spraying (ceiling)

• Select a premium paint in your chosen colour. Firstly, apply one coat to all cornices

• Then work systematically from side to side across the width of the room, applying the first coat to the ceiling

• Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly and then repeat the process with a second coat moving up and down the length of the room

Spraying (walls)

• After the ceiling is completely dry, mask up underneath the cornice edge using blue tape and masking film or paper and extend to cover the pre-painted ceiling to a minimum of 30cm

• Working systematically up and down, across the wall, apply the first coat in an even pattern

• Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly and then repeat the process with a second coat

Removal of masking tape/paper

• Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before gently removing the masking tape

• Note – if the paint is still wet when removing the tape then the paint may bleed onto the protected surface

• Dispose of all tape, paper or plastic thoughtfully

Cleaning

– Once you have completed the project, it is important to follow the simple cleaning instructions for sprayer to ensure maximum performance of the unit for your next project.