Paint systems for earthquake affected buildings

Walls – preparation and finishing

Select the surface you will be painting from the list below to view how to prepare the surface. After preparation, choose the room you will be working in to learn how to finish (topcoats).

Preparation:

• New plasterboard walls for painting
• Painting over wallpaper (in good condition)
• Repaired damaged plasterboards
• Stripping old wallpaper

Prep / Finishing (by room/s):

• Repainting hallways, stairways, bedrooms and living areas
• Repainting kitchens and living rooms – including open plan

Other areas – preparation and finishing

Select the surface you will be painting from the list below to view how to prepare and finish the surface.

• Ceilings
• New wooden windows, doors and joinery
• Repainting wooden windows, doors and joinery
• Painting timber, weatherboards and linea in good condition
• Stucco, render, plaster, in-situ concrete and fibre cement
• Repainting roofs in good condition

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