How to Prepare Walls for Painting in Edgemead
By Edgemead Painters - Expert advice from the professionals
Preparation is the foundation of any lasting paint job — in Edgemead's Northern Suburbs environment, skipping steps creates weaknesses that the UV, heat and biological activity will find and exploit. Here is the correct process for Edgemead properties.
Biological Treatment First
Edgemead's tree-lined streets mean that biological growth — algae, mould, lichen — is more common on exterior walls here than in more exposed Northern Suburbs areas. Apply fungicidal solution before washing, allow the recommended dwell time, then pressure wash. Never paint over live biological growth — it grows back through new paint within months.
Wash, Assess, Repair, Prime
After the biological treatment and wash: assess existing paint adhesion by tape test on a cool dry surface. Remove all poorly bonded paint. Fill all cracks with flexible acrylic filler. Apply appropriate primer to all repaired and bare surfaces. Never skip priming. See our full Edgemead painting guide for timing advice.
Edgemead Painters never skips preparation. Every job cleaned, repaired and primed before topcoat.