House painting is best left in the hands of the professionals as an experienced team of painters Christchurch NZ can completely recreate the exterior of your home. But once the paint has dried, it is up to homeowners to maintain their new exterior. Here are some helpful hints on how to take care of the ongoing issues that could affect the outside of your home.

Eliminating Dirt
Both chalk and dirt can accumulate on a home over the course of time. This is a result of wind blowing both dust and dirt onto the...

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A lot of effort can go into the design of each room in a home and that extends to selecting the appropriate paint design. There are lots of home painting options to provide a unique feel in every room, some more elaborate than others. Here is a look at the latest interior paint trends that can boost your home décor in Christchurch NZ and beyond.

Add an Accent
One way to give a room character is to accent one of its walls, which means painting it a different color than the other three. It is important to use a color that complements the other three walls. Accents give the room more appeal while also...

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Many homeowners are going away from more traditional styles of painting and opting for Venetian plaster. Initially, the thought of the Northern Italian city that inspired the name comes to mind. However, Venetian plaster has evolved into a term that denotes a certain type of technique and style used in plastering in Christchurch NZ.

It is first important to point out the differences between genuine Venetian plaster and the synthetic varieties. Genuine Venetian plaster uses a mixture of marble and lime and those natural materials will not fade over the...

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Residents in the city of Christchurch can firmly attest to the fact that an earthquake could strike any time and without warning. While the actual quake may only last a few seconds, the rebuilding process can take a whole lot longer.

Back in 2011, Christchurch experienced a 6.3 earthquake that claimed 185 lives and destroyed approximately 170,000 buildings. That did not account for all of the buildings that sustained partial damage as...

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Faux plastering breaks through the boundaries that exist with conventional painting and allows for some unique finishes in or outside a home. There are a variety of faux interior and external plastering options to choose from and here is a look at the types of faux plastering that can transform your residence.

Metallic
Different from metallic paint, metallic plaster has a greater amount of...

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When it comes to choosing a paint color for your home, there are several factors to consider. Here is a look at some tips that could help you select the right color for every room in your home. These are tips that every home painter Christchurch NZ should consider before buying paint.

Nature Colors
Panoramic or floor-to-ceiling windows are popular for those who have the luxury of looking out to a picturesque nature view. Those rooms can benefit from green and blue colors which are brought in from the various outside nature views. These colors can...

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When it comes to choosing a paint color for your home, there are several factors to consider. Here is a look at some tips that could help you select the right color for every room in your home. These are tips that every home painter Christchurch NZ should consider before buying paint.

NATURE COLORS
Panoramic or floor-to-ceiling windows are popular for those who have the luxury of looking out to a picturesque nature view. Those rooms can benefit from green and blue colors which are brought in from the various outside nature views. These colors can make for...

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Part of decorating a home involves those extra special touches that make the interior truly stand out. While some homeowners may overlook those finer details, it’s those details that can be the difference between an ordinary home and an extraordinary one. Decorative molding is one way to finish off the inside of a home with an extra special touch. Here are some examples of decorative molding that can really boost your home decor Christchurch NZ.

CROWN MOLDING
This type of molding is usually...

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Earthquakes can quickly turn a beautiful home into a much less appealing sight. But the damage to a home’s exterior does not have to be devastating for it to look much worse than it actually is. Fortunately, there are affordable solutions for different kinds of homes that have sustained their share of earthquake damage.

Timber Homes
Many timber homes made of weatherboard have done a good job of withstanding recent earthquakes in New Zealand. The most common damage to weatherboard homes was hairline cracks, which calls for a relatively easy external repair that...

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