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Goodwood, Western Cape
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Modern Investments Painting Services
Let us revamp your surfaces and walls. Painting a wall is a multi-stage process where preparation is often more time-consuming than the actual painting.
GET A QUOTATIONLet us revamp your surfaces and walls. What you should expect from our painting services is a carefully managed process, from workspace preparation and surface treatment to the final coat and clean-up.
MULTI-STAGE PROCESS
Determine the scope, set a timeline, and calculate the amount of paint needed (typically 350–400 square feet per gallon).
Move furniture to the centre or out of the room. Remove wall hangings, curtains, and electrical cover plates.
Cover floors and immovable furniture with drop cloths or plastic sheeting. Use painter's tape to protect baseboards and trim.
Wipe down surfaces with a damp sponge and mild detergent (or sugar soap) to remove grease and dust, which prevents paint from sticking.
Fill holes, cracks, or dents with spackling compound or filler. Scrape away any loose or peeling paint.
Once repairs are dry, sand the patched areas and the rest of the wall lightly to create a smooth surface for better adhesion.
Use a primer to help paint adhere and ensure a uniform finish. This is especially important for unpainted walls, porous surfaces, or when making a major colour change.
Use a brush to "cut in" the edges—painting the corners and borders where a roller cannot reach—before rolling the rest of the wall.
Stir the paint thoroughly with a wooden stick to ensure uniform colour and consistency.
Start from the top and work down. Use a roller in a "W" or "M" motion for even coverage, overlapping strokes to avoid streaks.
Allow the first coat to dry for at least two hours (depending on humidity) before starting the next.
Most projects require two coats for a rich, professional finish.
Peel off painter's tape while the paint is still slightly tacky to prevent peeling the new finish.