What time do you start and finish working in my home?
I usually arrive at 9:00 am but I am flexible and can arrive on a time that better suits if needed.
I usually leave at 5:00 pm but again I am flexible and can 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. Many customers will leave me a key if they're not present during the job. Your home will be safe and secure, I will insure the property is fully locked up before I leave each day.
How many painters will be in the household?
I work alone, room to room with minimal disturbance around the property. 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-painting of an existing bedroom inside a home?
The room will be completely sheeted, covered & protected - heavy duty sheets covering all flooring and fresh one time use plastic sheeting covering all other areas of the room. Masking tape placed on top of light switches/sockets/door handles etc.
All parts of the room will be prepped for painting - filling/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.
Generally as standard, ceilings/walls given 2 coats of finishing paint, 3 coats where required. Cutting in will be neat and tidy, to a professional standard.
Woodwork/radiators will be undercoated where needed and given 1-2 coats of whichever finish is desired.
The room will be fixed back to the way it was before starting the work. Clean, no mess.
Your room will look stunning, having me in your home means you can have peace of mind knowing the job will be done right from start to finish.
What other services do you provide?
Spraying of Kitchen units/Woodwork/Trim/Paneling/Upvc Doors & windows etc
Repair work on walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Wallpaper Stripping
Wallpaper Hanging
I do also offer a mix of both Handpainting & Spraying of kitchens units - If preferred by any customer I'm happy to remove all unit doors, then complete all prep and spray work in my workshop off-site and handpaint all remaining parts such as the cornice, side panels, kickboard etc on site. Meaning no spraying is done on site inside the home, if any customer prefers that.
Do you paint uPVC Doors/Windows etc?
Yes I do. It is important these areas are primed and painted correctly using the correct paints and finish to ensure longevity of the work.
I can handpaint or spray upvc doors/windows etc whichever is desired.
What brand of materials will be used in my home?
I work with only the top brands of paints/materials: Colourtrend, Dulux, Zinnser, Tec7, just to name a few.
If I am supplying the paint it will be discussed and included in the price of the job before-hand. If the customer is supplying the paint I can advise on how much will be needed for the job and I can advise what paint finish to use etc. I will always use the best quality fillers, sealers, tools etc..
Because of the variation in prices between brands of paint, ultimately you will decide what brand of paint you want to choose.
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, a flat finish with no shine on the walls. It’s definitely the most common finish that people prefer in their house, a smooth finish. You can purchase a washable matt, which means you can wash the walls after the paint has dried and the paint should not come off. One point to mention however, most washable matts generally have a minute amount of shine to them.
– Soft-sheen, this is a paint with a shine, it reflects light, it is a washable paint finish. If your walls are not in great condition, I recommend not using this paint as it can show up any imperfections.
Woodwork/Metalwork:
– Eggshell, a finish with a small amount of shine, similar to a soft sheen finish. 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 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 spray paint households?
I roll and hand paint walls/ceilings etc, however I do offer spray painting services for kitchen units, cabinets, woodwork, trim, upvc etc. on and off site.
Do you have any questions you would like to ask that I have not covered? Simply fill out a contact form here to submit your question and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I usually arrive at 9:00 am but I am flexible and can arrive on a time that better suits if needed.
I usually leave at 5:00 pm but again I am flexible and can 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. Many customers will leave me a key if they're not present during the job. Your home will be safe and secure, I will insure the property is fully locked up before I leave each day.
How many painters will be in the household?
I work alone, room to room with minimal disturbance around the property. 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-painting of an existing bedroom inside a home?
The room will be completely sheeted, covered & protected - heavy duty sheets covering all flooring and fresh one time use plastic sheeting covering all other areas of the room. Masking tape placed on top of light switches/sockets/door handles etc.
All parts of the room will be prepped for painting - filling/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.
Generally as standard, ceilings/walls given 2 coats of finishing paint, 3 coats where required. Cutting in will be neat and tidy, to a professional standard.
Woodwork/radiators will be undercoated where needed and given 1-2 coats of whichever finish is desired.
The room will be fixed back to the way it was before starting the work. Clean, no mess.
Your room will look stunning, having me in your home means you can have peace of mind knowing the job will be done right from start to finish.
What other services do you provide?
Spraying of Kitchen units/Woodwork/Trim/Paneling/Upvc Doors & windows etc
Repair work on walls, ceilings and woodwork.
Wallpaper Stripping
Wallpaper Hanging
I do also offer a mix of both Handpainting & Spraying of kitchens units - If preferred by any customer I'm happy to remove all unit doors, then complete all prep and spray work in my workshop off-site and handpaint all remaining parts such as the cornice, side panels, kickboard etc on site. Meaning no spraying is done on site inside the home, if any customer prefers that.
Do you paint uPVC Doors/Windows etc?
Yes I do. It is important these areas are primed and painted correctly using the correct paints and finish to ensure longevity of the work.
I can handpaint or spray upvc doors/windows etc whichever is desired.
What brand of materials will be used in my home?
I work with only the top brands of paints/materials: Colourtrend, Dulux, Zinnser, Tec7, just to name a few.
If I am supplying the paint it will be discussed and included in the price of the job before-hand. If the customer is supplying the paint I can advise on how much will be needed for the job and I can advise what paint finish to use etc. I will always use the best quality fillers, sealers, tools etc..
Because of the variation in prices between brands of paint, ultimately you will decide what brand of paint you want to choose.
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, a flat finish with no shine on the walls. It’s definitely the most common finish that people prefer in their house, a smooth finish. You can purchase a washable matt, which means you can wash the walls after the paint has dried and the paint should not come off. One point to mention however, most washable matts generally have a minute amount of shine to them.
– Soft-sheen, this is a paint with a shine, it reflects light, it is a washable paint finish. If your walls are not in great condition, I recommend not using this paint as it can show up any imperfections.
Woodwork/Metalwork:
– Eggshell, a finish with a small amount of shine, similar to a soft sheen finish. 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 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 spray paint households?
I roll and hand paint walls/ceilings etc, however I do offer spray painting services for kitchen units, cabinets, woodwork, trim, upvc etc. on and off site.
Do you have any questions you would like to ask that I have not covered? Simply fill out a contact form here to submit your question and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
