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07/21/2015in New Construction

Australian National Construction Review – Pinnacle Apartments Brisbane Painting

PAINTING TO NEW HEIGHTS

Pinnacle Apartments is the latest addition to the iconic building development at Portside Wharf, set next to the popular Eastside Market Street Hamilton on the Brisbane River. Leisuretex Painting Contractors were commissioned to complete both the internal and external painting of this modern luxury development comprised of 162 luxury apartments and penthouses.

For all projects, Leisuretex Painting Contractors have a key outstanding of expertise. Their specially trained staff utilise swinging stages and abseil ropes for external painting and cleaning; eliminating the need for costly scaffolding (unless totally necessary). With staff trained to Level 3 ARAA qualifications (the highest rating), Leisuretex is equipped to give the best painting service for working at heights and difficult to access buildings.

Swinging Stage boats are ideal for large expanses of painting works such as those involved in construction projects. The swinging stages are set up from the top of the building in an area restricted to only a few authorised personnel on site. More importantly; set up with the swinging stage ropes and pulleys are Leisuretex’s rope recovery lines. When Leisuretex’s comprehensively trained staff are painting from the swinging stage boats, they are all harnessed with rope lines that are secured to the building separately. Leisuretex’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment is always the highest priority.

Abseiling is a quick, efficient and cost-effective painting solution for high-rises, double-storey buildings and anything in between. Interestingly, the abseiling technique is much more cost-effective for the client. Leisuretex Painting Contractors can and do utilise the scaffolding option, however applying the two former methods is preferred. They are truly artisans of their trade in this way. The outcome is that the construction project is less expensive, with far more focus on detail.

Being an industry leader, Leisuretex Painting Contractors have been around the block countless times. With their stellar track-record and high calibre of painting, Brisbane painting projects have never been in more capable hands.

Leisuretex Painting Contractors, with their ‘Make it Happen and can-do attitude’, have applied their painting expertise in projects such as 757 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, a new construction building with a 5 star Green Star Office Design. They have also completed the super-luxurious Four Points by Sheraton, located in Brisbane. The project was a 32 storey building and has been described as the “first internationally branded, new-build hotel launched in Brisbane in the last 10 years”.

To read the Australian National Construction Review Magazine Issue visit http://goo.gl/i8pfmH

04/28/2015in New Construction

Construction External Building Clean & Touch Up Services

INTRODUCING EBA & LARGE CONSTRUCTION EXTERNAL BUILDING CLEANS

Leisuretex Painting Contractors now offers external building cleans and touch up services.
We have fully qualified abseil workers for your end of construction project.

12/15/2014in Body Corporate, New Construction

Top 10 Tips to Save Money in Property Maintenance Costs

When you are looking at the maintenance side of your apartment, office or retail premises; painting is a consideration that requires thought, time and budget.

By being pro-active and keeping your business looking pristine inside and outside all year round you will save money on maintenance costs in the long-term.

Here are 10 tips which will help you get the most out of your painting repairs and keep costs down!

Tip 1 – Repaint regularly to avoid larger issues

By keeping your premises protected against weather and general wear and tear, you will reduce larger bills for upkeep along the way. Building exteriors should have paint maintenance carried out every 5 to 7 years. Interiors require a fresh coat about every 3 to 5 years.

Tip 2 – Use a reminder system

Make sure you note down when you last had your property repainted so you can refer to the date and carry out an inspection when the time comes to determine whether the paint is still in good-nick or not. If you use a calendar system, you can put in in with a reminder at the expected due date to ensure you keep your property in great condition.

Tip 3 – Get on top of maintenance early

If you notice minor issues as they arise you can avoid letting them fester into major problems further down the track and evade a huge blow-out in repair costs.

Tip 4 – Plan your paint colours

colour swatches for painting Choose lighter shades that help your paint last longer. Lighter colours do not absorb as much solar heat as full-fledged brighter colours meaning they do not fade as quickly.

Tip 5 – Use High quality products

Don’t scrimp on paint products. High quality paint will not send your re-painting bill soaring and it will add an extra 2 to 3 years to your paints life-span. Reputable, professional painters only use high-grade paint anyway as it is the be-all and end-all in this business.

Tip 6 – Look at exterior options

Consider rendering your commercial building when it is time for paint maintenance as this can completely renew the façade and change its appearance which is ideal if you wish to rebrand your business, or simply give it a new, more modern look.

Tip 7 – Rendering saves future costs

If you want to save time and save on repainting costs then rendering is the way to go. Rendering can add insulation quality to the building walls so you save money when it comes to heating and air-conditioning. Some renders already have the colour contained within the rendering material meaning you also save money on the painting process.

Tip 8 – Remember to check your roof

Don’t forget to check your roof. Paint repairs can help stop corrosion from taking hold. Rust can cause leaks and invite ceiling moisture damage as the ceiling materials begin to rot from the dampness, so don’t neglect checking this part of the building.

Tip 9 – Use professional painting contractors

For major paint repairs don’t DIY, get skilled specialist painters in with a track-record of producing results for commercial properties. You will end up spending more by trying to do it yourself and end up spending more than budgeted, especially if you make a mistake and cause damage.

Tip 10 – Use the right equipment

If your building is multiple stories high and you have plenty of lush gardens and vegetation around the perimeter, or are in an area which gets a lot of foot traffic then you should go with specialist painters who offer abseiling painting services. Abseiling painting is far less disruptive to the environment and is cheaper, quicker and more efficient than having painters set up massive swinging stages (which can damage your gardens) and cordoning off whole areas (which prevents foot traffic flow and can obscure your business from view).

Hire Professional Painting Contractors

If we have now gotten you into the cost-cutting mood, do not take it a step too far and decide to paint your premises exterior or interior yourself.

interior painting Though you may think it will save you money compared to hiring expert painter Brisbane services you would be mistaken and it’s just not worth taking the risk with such a valuable asset.

As with any kind of job, you need to have the requisite knowledge, skill-set and experience to ensure it is done to a high quality standard, otherwise you could end up making mistakes, blowing out your budget and not meeting deadlines for the work required by going into over-time territory.

Avoid regrets or you may end up with a property suffering from a variety of ailments that cost you more to correct than the outlay of hiring a professional painter.

We hope these tips give you an idea of how to plan effectively for building maintenance, without blowing out your budget, if you have any questions or would like any advice, please feel free to get in touch and we can go through the best methods to suit you.

08/14/2014in New Construction

Cruise Whitsundays Port of Airlie Terminal

Leisuretex Property Maintenance Contractors has had 2 of our painters at Port of Airlie painting the newly constructed Cruise Whitsundays Terminal (and enjoying the view) for the past month, with the terminal set to open in a few weeks.

The Cruise Whitsundays Terminal has been designed with airport style check in desks, a large cafe with indoor and outdoor eating areas, a gift shop and a comfortable seated waiting area.
Located immediately across from the Whitsunday Regional Council’s bus and transit terminal and beside a 176 space car park the facility is aimed to see Port of Airlie outclass other North Queensland tourist centres.

With work still underway, we will keep you updated on the progress.

We can’t wait to see the finished product!

04/22/2014in Commercial, New Construction

Twin Towns Services Club

Twin Towns have recently undergone major renovations to their Tweed Heads Services Club. Leisuretex Property Maintenance was involved in the painting and wallpapering of the new look club by Hutchinson Builders.

The refurbishment was completed in two stages. In the first stage the painting and decorating of the newly built section of the club was completed. This included the new gaming rooms, outdoor areas, dance and stage areas, restaurants, TAB, Sports Bar and Foyer.

The stand out for us was wallpapering the ceiling of the Pokies room; not an easy job to complete but our master wallpaperer did an amazing job! The photos do not do the work justice!

In the second stage of works the refurbishment of the level 3 function rooms painting and decorating was completed. “With a remodelled kitchen, four state of the art meeting rooms, a purpose built break out room to cater for conferences, seminars, weddings, functions as well as a remodelled Horizons function Room you may be assured Twin Towns will have a brilliant facility for members to be especially proud of and an additional diversified income stream for the future longevity of this great club.” Michael Fraser, Board Chairman of Twin Towns.

The finished Twin Towns Services Club looks amazing! We can’t wait to visit ourselves to see how much it has changed. Next time you’re there for a concert, event or even just a meal, check out the paintwork!

04/15/2014in New Construction

BBC Middle School Precinct

In time for the beginning of first term 2014 Leisuretex Property Maintenance have completed painting and rendering works to the new Middle School Precinct at Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) in Toowong.

Work began on the newly constructed building in September 2013 with the external rendering of the building. From there our team moved to the internal painting of the precinct. Being purpose built and designed for boys aged 10 to 15 the colours and designs used really gave life to the building’s environment. “The changing educational landscape demands a holistic approach to creating learning environments and it’s this trend that has greatly informed the development of BBC’s new Middle School Precinct.”

The Brisbane Boys’ College Middle School Precinct painted by Leisuretex Painting Contractors consists of four levels, each dedicated to a specific year group with “Years 5 and 6 will be housed on the bottom level, [and] Years 7 to 9 occupying the remaining levels.” It also boasts 35 contemporary spaces designed for both group work and individualised learning, a two storey purpose built Junior School library, dedicated spaces for pastoral care activities and house meetings and a state-of-the-art science laboratory.

Along with the external rendering and painting and internal painting of the precinct, Leisuretex Painting Contractors also hand treated, sealed and finished the timber soffits in the entryway and throughout the ground floor under cover area using specialised nano technology coating systems.

The finished Middle School Precinct cements Brisbane Boys’ College as a “K-12 educational facility without equal.”

04/14/2014in New Construction

Four Points by Sheraton New Construction Internal External Paint

Leisuretex Property Maintenance have completed painting works to Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane recently opened March 3, 2014.

The 32 storey building fronting 99-103 Mary Street is the “first internationally branded, new-build hotel property launched in [Brisbane] in the last 10 years.”

The hotel caters for both business and leisure travellers with 200 typical guest rooms (each an average of 27 square meters in size) over 28 levels, one level of suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a café bar, 200 square meters of function space and a flood resistant car park.

Our works included painting of the exterior using swinging stage and abseil painting, internal painting of all areas of the hotel using various styles and techniques, rendering and wallpapering.

Walking through the lobby construction zone at Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane the Leisuretex Painting Contractors staff have painted the front lobby ceiling black with white walls, ensuring the edging between the two colours is seamless. Timber soffits are then installed over the black accentuating the colours in the timber and giving a luxurious, contemporary look. The lobby also has a feature curved wall which was rendered and then white set.

A textured membrane was painted onto the exterior of the 32 storey building using swinging stages and abseil painting. The swinging stages are set up from the top of the building in an area restricted to only our Operations Manager and the Safety Officer onsite. More importantly set up with our swinging stage ropes and pulleys are our rope recovery lines. When staff are painting from the swinging stage boats, they are all harnessed with rope lines that are secured to the building separately. In the extremely unlikely event that one of the boats would fall, our painters would be safe.

The Leisuretex Painting Contractors staff working at these heights have undergone comprehensive training including Working Safely at Heights, Swinging Stage and Rope Access training. We also have staff onsite trained in rope recovery. Safety is always our first priority at Leisuretex Painting Contractors, and standing at the top of The Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane looking at where our staff are working from you can fully appreciate why!

The painting completed by Leisuretex Painting Contractors on each floor is stunning! The hallways have black ceilings cut in to white walls, the doors are painted black on the outward face with the rest of the door gloss white, giving the hallways the look of opulence without being overpowering inside the rooms.

In each room there is generally about 3 different colours painted: the ceilings are white, the walls a shade of tan with black features. The bathrooms are painted white giving the room a fresh and modern feel.

In the Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant the ceiling has been painted in two sections. As a full commercial kitchen must be entirely washable, high gloss paint must be used on the ceilings. However, high gloss paint is not suitable across the entire restaurant. As such Leisuretex Painting Contractors project manager had a joiner installed in the ceiling between the commercial kitchen and the restaurant. He then painted the edges between the high gloss white in the kitchen and the matte white used throughout the restaurant and bar.

‘The Eatery’, Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane’s “lively all-day dining restaurant, [serving] great home-style food in a relaxed, modern atmosphere” was wallpapered using a bright coloured floral pattern which has then been complemented with bright furnishings. In the function rooms a more subtle grey wallpaper has been used. Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane also has a small cafe bar ‘Wrapped’ “located on the lobby level, [that] provides many grab-and-go options throughout the day, including fresh coffee, grilled paninis, sandwiches, and yummy cakes and pastries. In the evening, the area transforms into a quaint wine bar, where you can enjoy an ice-cold beer from our Best Brews™, a refreshing cocktail, or a glass from [their extensive international wine list.”

All in all the newly constructed Hotel looks fantastic and with the added Gym and Outdoor Entertaining Areas I think you can agree it is definitely worth a visit!

01/30/2014in Commercial, New Construction

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

LEISURETEX PAINTERS HIT TO THE ROAD FOR GLADSTONE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

A fresh lick of paint is the final touch for the newly built offices and carparks at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre.

Leisuretex painters travelled to Gladstone to complete the painting works at the site and we are proud of how successful the project went. Our team is made up of a supportive crew who work well together and this makes such a difference to an out-of-town job which requires good communication and teamwork.

The new Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre involved a state-of-the-art redevelopment of the Centre and expansion of the adjoining multi-level car park to include an additional three levels of car parking and two storeys of commercial office space.

Whilst this was our first joint venture in Gladstone, we do hope it’s not our last!

01/20/2014in New Construction

The Capitol Apartments

Leisuretex Property Maintenance Contractors completed internal and external painting and rendering of the newly constructed “The Capitol Apartments” late last year.

“The Capitol Apartments offer one and two bedroom luxuriously appointed serviced apartments for long-term or short-term accommodation.”

The external painting of the building was completed by fully trained staff using a boomlift where possible and abseil ropes for areas harder to reach and finer work such as window edging. Leisuretex Painting Contractors has specially trained staff for all working at heights projects.

The leisure facilities all painted by Leisuretex Painting Contractors within the building include a stylish Restaurant / Bar “Peel St Kitchen”, lap pool, Day Spa “cspa” and Gymnasium which includes an outdoor leisure area for entertaining. A small conference room for up to 50 delegates is also located within close proximity to Peel St Kitchen.

Another service we provided for The Capitol Apartments was a faux marble finish to bench tops giving the overall look that something extra without the marble price tag or maintenance.

This is not the first building Leisuretex Painting Contractors have completed for Forrester Properties painting and rendering the South Central Apartments previously.