Insights

Insights

Practical guides and straight advice from the team at No.1 Plastering and Painting.

Comparing exterior paint colour swatches against weatherboard cladding

How to Choose the Right Exterior Paint for a New Zealand Home

A practical guide to picking exterior paint that stands up to New Zealand sun, salt and weather.

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Living room prepped for interior painting with covered furniture, drop cloths and masking tape

How to Prep a Room Before You Repaint the Inside

The prep steps that decide whether an interior repaint looks sharp or rough.

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Weathered timber cladding with faded, peeling paint due for a repaint

How Often Should You Repaint Your House in New Zealand?

Realistic repaint timeframes for the inside and outside of a Kiwi home, and the signs to watch for.

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