QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What time do you start and finish working in my home?
I usually arrive at 9:00 am - I usually leave at 5:00 pm - I'm flexible and can arrive/leave on a time that better suits if needed.

​Do I need to be present in the home while the job is being carried out?
There is no need. Often customers will leave a key out for me if they're not present during the job. Your home will be safe and secure, I will always ensure the property is fully locked up before I leave each day.
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How many painters will be in the household?
I work alone, room to room with minimal disturbance around the property. A constant high standard of work throughout the home.

Where are you based and what areas do you serve?
I am based in Firhouse, living in Killakee. I mainly serve South Dublin residents, you will most likely find me working in areas such as;
Rathfarnham, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballycullen, Ballyroan, Ballyboden, Dundrum, Nutgrove, Tallaght, Terenure and Templeogue to name some

What would a typical job consist of, for example the re-decorating of an existing bedroom day inside a home?
The room will be cleared to prepare for painting, blinds and curtains taken down, furniture etc will be moved into the center of the room. The full room will be completely sheeted, covered & protected - heavy duty sheets protecting all flooring -  new one time use fresh plastic sheeting covering all other areas of the room. Small details such as light switches/sockets/door handles etc. will be covered up.
All parts of the room will be prepped for painting - filling/sanding/caulking/sealing over any areas of damage i.e cracking, holes, marks, water stains, mold etc. A high standard of prep work guarantees the greatest finished product.

I use a sanding machine system directly connected to a vaccum, meaning little to no dust on the job!
Generally as standard, ceilings/walls will be given 2 coats of finishing paint, 3 coats where required. All cutting in will be neat and tidy, to a professional standard.
Woodwork/radiators will be undercoated where required and generally given 2 coats of whichever finish is desired (Eggshell/Satin/Gloss)
The room will be fixed back to the way it was before starting the work. Clean & tidy, I never leave any mess behind.
Your room will look stunning -  Choosing me to decorate your home, means you will have peace of mind knowing

the job will be done right from start to finish.

What other services do you provide?
Spraying of Banisters/Kitchen units/Woodwork/Trim/Paneling/Upvc Doors and more
Repair and patch work on walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Wallpaper Stripping
Wallpaper Hanging

Box Panelling & Dado/Picture rail supplied and fitted
For those who prefer not to have spray work done inside the home I offer a mix of both Handpainting on site & Spraying of kitchens units off site

Do you hand-paint or spray uPVC Doors?
Yes, I offer both options. It is important these areas are primed and finished correctly using the correct paints to ensure superior adhesion and longevity fo finish.

What brand of materials will be used in my home?
​I choose to work with only the top brands of paints/materials: Colourtrend, Dulux, Zinnser, Tec7,  just to name some.
The paint types/brands etc will be discussed and included in the price of the job before-hand. I will always use the best quality fillers, sealers, paints, tools etc

What types of finishes are there to paint?
There are many types of finishes with paint, they all differ in terms of interior, exterior, woodwork. Here are the commonly used paint finishes;

Interior Walls/Ceilings:
– Matt/Vinyl Matt, a flat finish leaving no shine on the surface. It’s the most common finish that people prefer in their house, a smooth finish. You can purchase a washable matt, which means you can wash/scrub the walls after the paint has dried and the paint should not wash off. One point to mention however, most washable matts generally have a small amount of shine to them and will cost slightly more than the regular matt.
– Soft-sheen, this is a paint with a shine, it reflects light, it is a washable paint finish. If your walls are not in the best condition, I recommend not using this paint as it can show up any imperfections. It's not used very often anymore.
 

Woodwork/Metalwork:
– Eggshell, a finish with only a small amount of shine. Quite popular nowadays. Commonly used on doors, frames, skirtings. Washable and Durable paint.
– Satinwood, a finish with a shine. It’s commonly used on woodwork,  kitchen units etc quite popular in homes. Washable and Durable paint.
– Gloss, very shiny paint. Not so commonly used inside homes nowadays, more so used on exterior metalwork, railings etc. Washable and Durable paint.

Exterior: 
– Most of the exterior paint finishes are the same as the interior.
– Masonry is used to paint the walls of your property. Most masonry paints are breathable which means they allow moisture and vapour to escape from the surface and in turn helps to insulate the property

 

Do you supply the paint and materials for the job?
I supply all paints and materials, I will include and outline these inside the quote as standard.

With some paints I will receive a small discount in certain paintshops - as standard this discount is always passed on to my customers and taken into consideration when quoting for any job

Do you spray paint households?
I roll and hand paint walls/ceilings etc, however I do offer spray painting services for fine finsh items such as kitchen units, cabinets, woodwork, trim, upvc etc.

I can complete this work on and off site - whichever is preferred!

If you are renovating your home or yet to move in to your home, I strongly suggest you opt for as much spray finishes thoughout as possible. Units, Doors, Skirtings and more. Please see more about spraying inside the home by clicking here 

Do you have any questions you would like to ask that I have not covered? Simply send me a text with your question I'd be happy to assist! 085 117 3481