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Exterior wall painting — Painter
Provide photographs of each elevation, approximate wall areas and details of flaking, staining or repairs. The painter needs to distinguish sound walls needing a colour refresh from facades where the render or moisture condition should be assessed before any coating is specified.
Service scope
Preparation and decorative coating of external masonry or rendered walls. The focus is the facade surface, including its existing paint, soundness and exposure, rather than replacement render, insulation installation or correction of unresolved moisture penetration.
What is normally included
- Inspection of painted masonry or render
- Agreed facade preparation
- A specified compatible wall-coating system
What is not included
- Structural crack repair under a cosmetic coating
- Treating paint as a substitute for waterproofing repairs
Typical tasks
- Survey each wall elevation
- Identify loose coatings and surface defects
- Agree the necessary facade preparation
- Protect windows, paths and adjoining property
- Apply and inspect the specified wall finish
What to include in your brief
- Elevation areas and building height
- Masonry or render type if known
- Photos of cracks and staining
- Access and neighbouring-property constraints
- Current coating and desired finish
Choosing the right professional
Ask how the provider will assess the existing coating and whether repairs need another trade. Compare access, preparation and the proposed masonry system together; a decorative finish should not be sold as a cure for unexplained damp or movement.
Important considerations
- Moisture or unstable render can undermine a new finish
- Weather conditions affect when coating can proceed
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