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!

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

Finally we are going to see some sunshine! ☀️☀️☀️. We are not complaining about the Rain but it would be awesome is Mother Nature could spread it out a bit! ?

The owner of a house we are about to transform…lives in a beautiful home…and has had a special snake free enclosure for his 2 little dogs, so when they go out they can be protected from wildlife…Sadly they have come home and both dogs were killed from snake bites ?…suspected Eastern Browns…No Matter how diligent and well executed the cages were made and set up 2 poor little pups lost there lives 🙁 It is still unknown how this happened as there was no signs of entry into the cage???? Especially after this rain…Please take care…snakes are still everywhere 🙁 If bitten by one yourself call 000 Immediatley! Do Not Move…a inch! as the venom spreads quicker through your lymphatic system when your muscles move!

Another Issue we find is MOULD. It can be quite dangerous and make you very sick! It loves moisture and the right humid temperature! Especially here in Toowoomba, we are renowned for it…but it can be controlled quite easily and it is something we see here all the time at Paintway.

Mould is an extremely toxic substance caused by trapped moisture in walls and floors. As mould spreads, it gives off spores, which can enter the body and make you sick. Mould sickness is extremely serious and should be treated by a doctor. The early symptoms often look like other sicknesses, so it is important to know what to look for to treat mould sickness correctly. If you have an immune system deficiency, mould sickness will come on faster and harder than it would otherwise.

Beginning Stages ⬅

Short-term and beginning stages of mould sickness can look like a basic cold or allergy attack. This is because mould acts as an irritant in small doses. If you repeatedly receive any of these symptoms after entering a building, that building may have a mould problem. Early symptoms include sneezing, itchy skin, headache, watery and itching eyes and skin irritation.

Later Stages ⬅

If you are in an area that has been contaminated by mould for a long period of time, the following conditions may develop. If you begin to get these symptoms, see your doctor immediately, as they may indicate prolonged exposure to mould. Symptom of the later stages of mold sickness include constant headaches, weight and hair loss, diarrhoea, vomiting, constant fatigue, coughing up blood, chronic bronchitis and sinus infections, sexual dysfunction, short-term memory loss, skin rashes and sores.

Advanced Stages ⬅

Staying in a mould-infested environment for a long period of time can result in these symptoms, which are often the result of not seeing a doctor in time, or choosing to remain in an area with mould, without taking steps to clean it. At this stage, mould sickness may be incurable. These symptoms include blindness, long-term memory loss, bleeding lungs, brain damage, cancer and, in rare cases, death.

How to Treat Mould: The good news is it is very easy to get rid of it…we often have to clean a property before we paint it…if we dont mould can surely eat through. Paintway also use Mould Inhibitor paints which are manufactured especially for wet/moist rooms like the bathrooms. All you need to do is make sure you wear a mask and fill up 1 part bleach and 2 parts water…spray the surface then give a scrub it should be removed straight away. For those stubborn spores let the bleach sit on the affected area’s for 5-10mins.

Winter is also coming and so that is also another big time of the year when mould likes to present itself…Keep these area’s as dry as you can to stop this nasty starting any nasty illness’s.!

Mother Nature tells us it is now Autumn and we are still waiting for the temperature to reflect that! Boy…it has been a really hot summer…

One thing that is fantastic about Autumn is COLOUR! It is everywhere…mother nature likes to show alot of colour and it is a time of year when it is a fantastic opportunity to change the colours in your home to reflect the pretty season???

It is also another beautiful time of the year to Embrace ‘Rustic’ Colours, they are making a huge impact in 2017 and will really be on trend..?

Paint Your House This Autumn

Autumn is a beautiful season. The best autumns are full of warm sunny days, cool and refreshing nights, and the start of another busy year…Autumn is also a perfect season to have the exterior or interior of your house professionally painted.

Your home can be painted during other seasons, but Autumn offers some uniquely favourable conditions. In addition to being an ideal prep time for the upcoming winter, autumn is a reliable and prime time to paint.

Autumn weather, for the most part, is more stable than the spring and summer months. Thunderstorms, random rain showers, and turbulent weather is less common. This allows more seamless scheduling, fewer (if any) delays, and a speedy finish time.

Autumn is also a less humid and extremely hot time of year. These drier, cooler weather patterns create favourable conditions for your new paint to properly and effectively cure. It will also help seal out moisture. The faster curing time also means that the whole project will be finished sooner. Paint that cures under ideal conditions can last longer and provide superior protection.

Touch-up and Deck Work

Your entire home may not need a new coat of paint, but it may have some spots that need touching up. If you have a deck that is in need of re-staining or sealing, autumn conditions are equally good for that. Preventative maintenance is an affordable and effective way of prolonging the life of your exterior paint or deck surface long into the future.

Here is a job that we completed in February, which was a old Primary School that had been converted to a house. These sorts of property’s also really look AMAZING with Rustic Colours.

Although these colours may not appeal to everyone…It certainly bought this old girl back to life!

Listed Below are Some Paintway Tips/Ideas to help you prepare for Autumn:

Burn one of these Beautiful Candles from “Yankee” they will make your home smell just divine?

If you are lover of wine like we are, How about cutting those corks into 3 cm strips and make a coaster or a placemat ? Just glue together and WHALAA!!!

Change up the Decor in your home to Autumn Colours…these colours are on trend for this year. Change a couple of pillows and grab some pine-cones and leaves from outside to dress up a vase or tray.

Plums, Apricots and Cinnamon are just Beautiful.

Have a great month everyone ? Paintway Toowoomba

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Are we seriously already into February 2017? WOW! Hasn’t the year already started quickly!

We are heading into the month of L❤️ve, yep Valentine’s Day ?‍❤️‍?.

We have just employed two more staff members, we welcome to the Paintway Team: Dom and Dan 

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We  like to share daily tips and keep you up to date with what we are up to, and how we can help you get the most most return on your biggest investment..Your Home.

A New Year…New Resolutions, A New Start….that also applies to your home…put some Valentine’s L❤️ve into your home. Here are some things to consider:

Nothing gives the outside of your home a fast and impressive facelift like a fresh coat of paint — although it’s been said many times before, this axiom is worth repeating. Whether you are planning to sell and want to add a touch of quick curb appeal or you just enjoy living in a well-kept home, How often will this task need to be done? It depends on a number of factors, primarily your home’s exterior finish, your location, and the quality of your last paint job.

How Often Should You Paint?

Exterior timber should be repainted every 3-7 years, or stained approximately every 4 years. Aluminium can go about 5 years between paint jobs, and rendered walls 5-6 years. Newer types of materials require less frequent touchups. The only upkeep for unpainted brick is cleaning, although you will need to paint the trim.

HEADS UP: Don’t try to save money by putting off exterior painting. All you will end up doing is making the prep work harder and the job ultimately more expensive. Damaged paint or exposed patches of bare wall are an urgent signal that you should paint ASAP to protect your home.

What Affects Exterior Paint’s Durability?

Previous Paint Job — A major factor in how long you can go before repainting your house exterior is the quality and colour of the paint you and your contractor (or your home’s previous owner) used last time, as well as the number of coats that were applied … and even whether your house was painted on a sunny or overcast day. High quality, lighter shades of paint tend to last longer. Ditto for two or three coats as opposed to a single one and paint that was applied when the house was in shade. One hundred percent acrylic paint is the most durable and resistant to fading.

Climate — If you live in an area with hot, sunny summers or your home is unsheltered by trees, the strong sunshine will cause paint to bubble and fade more quickly (especially for darker hues, synthetic pigments, and oil-based paint). Other climate conditions that age paint are harsh winters, frequent storms, extreme humidity, blowing sand, or salty ocean breezes.

Maintenance — Take good care of your home. Inspect its exterior regularly for danger signs. These include dampness, rot, chalkiness, termite or other infestation, and mould. Have these treated promptly and keep out moisture by sealing and caulking as necessary

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