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05/24/2022in Body Corporate, Commercial, Strata, Uncategorized

Painting Maintenance Care for your Building Exterior

Once your external painting project has been completed there is important information that shouldn’t be overlooked before filing your Leisuretex warranty and maintenance manuals – these documents contain notes about your chosen paint product/s, the recommended practices for paint care and using the right cleaning methods for your coating system.

Our Australian climate can deliver harsh elements and painted surfaces become at risk of developing dirt, stains, mould and grime. Even the best paint manufacturer products cannot withstand such conditions over an extended period of time, but with proper care and maintenance, you will minimize these levels of wear and tear.

THE BEST CARE FOR YOUR PAINTED EXTERNAL WALLS

A common oversight is the ‘paint and forget’ assumption. Painting is part of a process over time, the full benefits are realised when a professional painting project is scheduled alongside a good maintenance plan. Keep the outside of your painted building maintained by:

Cleaning your building – a full washdown by a professional every 1-2 years will extend the maintenance cycle of external paint. Exterior surfaces are painted with highly durable paint and therefore can withstand repeated cleaning.
Doing a walkthrough around your building regularly to keep an eye on the overall condition of your painted (and unpainted) surfaces. Schedule a nominated person in your building to conduct a visual inspection, they should look out for any rust stains, leakage or signs of structural damage that might need to be repaired to avoid premature deterioration. Keep in a mind, that a good painter should never use paint to cover up underlying issues – remedial repairs should be addressed and not dismissed just to save a dollar,…the future costs will come back to bite you.
Budgeting for repairs to damaged facades, walls, timber, and steelwork
Cutting back or even removing trees and greenery that are too close to building walls which can create excessive moisture, thus leading to things like mould and discolouration.

INVEST IN PAINTING MAINTENANCE FEES, SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG TERM

Choosing to prevent the chances of future painting repairs through good maintenance care now means you will benefit from an external building that will perform for a long time while looking its best.

In need of body corporate painting maintenance?

The Leisuretex Aftercare service offers maintenance to keep the exterior of your building looking its best

Upon your painting project being completed your Leisuretex Aftercare documents will be handed over, complete with everything you need to know for maintaining the look and performance of your finished work. Leisuretex offers a professional after-service for pressure cleaning, window washing and soft washing, having the technical skills needed to complete the job efficiently. Ask us about our licenses and certifications, as well as the equipment we use; this allows for maintenance to be done with ease and leaving your building performing at its best.

Before and after pressure cleaning a painted wall

Why choose Leisuretex to maintain the quality of your body corporate building

The Leisuretex point of difference is its attention to planning and preparation. Even before we touch the first surface, we make it a point to ensure a seamless process from start to finish. Our project planners visualise the project as a whole, long-term effort, and not play each part by ear.

We invite comparison and see for yourself why we are the go-to professionals for body corporate, industrial and commercial painting projects. From contracts to surfaces, we stand by our belief that preparation is always the key to success. We know all the work that needs to be done even before we get to your site.

You won’t find any other team of professionals as easy to work with as us— right from the start, right to the end.

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”.

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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!