What does wall preparation before painting include?
Depending on the condition of the wall, it is usually removing old paint or wallpaper, filling unevenness and cracks, sanding and priming. For very uneven walls, full-surface skim coating is added. We judge the extent during the visit and itemise it in the quote, so you can see what is necessary and what is optional. The visit in Brno and the surrounding area is free.
How much does wall preparation cost per m²?
Priming starts from 20 CZK/m², sanding from 30 CZK/m², removing old paint from 50 CZK/m², filling unevenness from 80 CZK/m². Full-surface skim coating is from 150 CZK/m² in one coat and from 250 CZK/m² in two. The actual price depends on the condition of the wall, so we confirm it during a free visit.
Does a wall have to be primed before painting?
Priming evens out the absorbency of the base and improves the adhesion of the paint, so we recommend it almost always. Without it the paint may soak into the base unevenly and the wall then looks patchy. Priming costs from 20 CZK/m² and is one of the cheapest parts of preparation. Before decorative plaster it goes without saying. We can tell during the visit whether your wall needs it.
How are cracks in a wall repaired before painting?
Minor cracks and unevenness are filled (from 80 CZK/m²) and sanded once dry (from 30 CZK/m²). Larger or recurring cracks may be caused by movement in the masonry, and filling alone would not be enough, so they need to be assessed on site. Crack repairs are priced in the price list according to their extent.
How are old paint and old wallpaper removed?
We remove old paint and old wallpaper from 50 CZK/m². After removal the wall is cleaned, filled and primed, and only then is it ready for new paint, plaster or wallpaper. We estimate the extent and difficulty during the visit, because several layers of old paint take longer to remove than one.
When is full-surface skim coating necessary?
When the wall is markedly uneven, cracked, or has various layers and repairs on the surface. Skim coating creates a level surface for paint, wallpaper and decorative plaster. One coat is from 150 CZK/m², two coats from 250 CZK/m². We decide how many coats are needed during the visit.
What preparation is needed under a decorative skim coat or Venetian plaster?
Decorative finishes are more demanding on the base, because every unevenness shows when they are applied. That is why the base is also sanded and prepared. In the price list this is a separate item from 100 CZK/m². We agree the extent and the specific steps during the visit, according to the condition of your wall.