Honest, useful guidance on painting, Venetian plaster and specialist finishes, from what things cost to how to choose the right finish for your Melbourne home.
What actually drives a painting quote in Melbourne, indicative price ranges for interior and exterior work, and why the cheapest number is rarely the real cost.
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What you are really paying for with a hand-applied lime finish, indicative per square metre ranges, and why true Venetian plaster sits well above a painted wall.
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Two authentic Italian lime finishes, two very different looks. How marmorino and stucco veneziano differ in texture and sheen, and where each one belongs.
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Both are seamless, hand-applied and contemporary, but a lime finish and a cement finish behave very differently. Where each one belongs.
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Why a period terrace or Federation home needs more than a standard repaint, from lead paint and timber repair to breathable systems and period-correct colour.
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The finish is won before the first coat. A step-by-step look at what proper preparation actually involves, and why skipping it is a false economy.
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Flat, low-sheen, satin, semi-gloss or gloss? A practical guide to which finish belongs in which room, and the trade-off between how it looks and how it wears.
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