People in Cardiff have an image of a man wearing white overalls holding a paintbrush in one hand, and a can of paint in the opposite onemanandabrush.com. That is one perspective. There is more to painting than just using a brush or roller. Wallpaper hanging is one of the most difficult jobs. Wallpapers often have intricate patterns that must be precisely matched. This means the wallpaper needs to be cut at the exact length and point of the design. It has to be pasted on the wall and then hung, which requires climbing a ladder to make sure that the top of the wallpaper is a perfect fit with the picture rail or ceiling.
Painting and decorating are easy in all cases. The preparation required to ensure that the final job is flawless takes a lot of time and is a tedious task. The old wallpaper and loose paint must be stripped and the areas left sanded, then wiped before an undercoat is applied. Filling in any cracks or holes requires a filler, which must be allowed to cure and sanded to achieve a smooth surface. It is important to measure all surfaces in order for you to know how much paint or wallpaper is needed. You don’t want the customer to end up paying more for paint or wallpaper.
Working at height is another problem. A Cardiff painter will have to use a ladder if they are painting the exterior of your home. A scaffold might be necessary for a large property, but not for a three bedroom semi. There is also the application of the top coat and undercoat as well as the hanging of any wallpaper. Other finishing techniques include rag rolling and graining. What about tiled flooring? It is a form of art in itself. Tiles are used in many different ways, on walls and floors. Ceramic tiles are very dense, and therefore microbes or bacteria cannot penetrate their surface. They are therefore extremely useful for food preparation and medical situations.