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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.


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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
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.

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Essential Property Maintenance Tips – Getting Ready for Winter

Getting your building winter-ready aims to protect your property against any potential or existing issues that can be worsened by the season’s rain and storms. Often there can be underlying problems that surface around this time of the year and there are few items you can inspect to stay ahead of building repairs and finances.

TREAT MOULD

Mould grows under damp and moist conditions. When it dries, mould releases spores of bacteria and fungi which can cause very serious health issues. Untreated mould can get into your walls, ceilings, plaster and behind gyprock. A professional washdown and cleaning service will treat the affected area, removing mould and preventing its growth. If water ingress is the possible cause of mould or even a waterproofing issue, you will need to get a building solution as a matter of urgency.

PAINTING

More than just the ‘skin’ or appearance of your building, painting also acts as an added barrier to protect against the elements – sun, rain, and wind. Autumn in Australia tends to provide the most ideal weather for painting exteriors as the days aren’t as hot, and they often allow for drying in between coats.

CLEAN GUTTERS

Be sure to unclog gutters from any leaves, needles, and branches. Blocked gutters can and will prevent the flow of rainwater from your roof, causing water to trickle down external walls and cause dampness or wetness to set in.

ROOFING

A healthy roof will get you winter-ready and prevent water leaks from occurring.
* Look for and fix cracked or loose tiles and panels
* Address existing leaks
* Fix or replace bent flashings
* Fix sagging gutters

A pro-active approach towards your property maintenance will help your building to retain its long term value. By using a professional licensed contractor you can have piece of mind knowing that your upkeep is in good hands, your building and staff are safe, and that you are minimising the risk of future expensive maintenance repairs.

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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!

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