Preparation for Droitwich Spa homes
The commonest Droitwich preparation job is a modern house that was painted too thinly when it was built: patchy coverage, filler showing through, and skirting sprayed in situ with gaps everywhere. Kevin resets it properly — caulk the gaps, flatten the filler, prime the patches — so the walls finally look finished.
- New-build filler patches flattened and primed so they stop flashing through
- Skirting, architrave and door gaps caulked for a sharp line
- Bathroom and kitchen surfaces degreased and mould-treated before painting
How Kevin runs a preparation job
Reading the surface
Kevin checks each wall and ceiling in raking light for hollow plaster, hairline cracking, old wallpaper paste, nicotine or water staining and previous bad filling — because each of those needs a different treatment, not just another coat.
Making good
Cracks are raked out and filled properly rather than smeared, holes and dents filled in layers, damaged corners rebuilt with beading where needed, and blown patches cut back and re-skimmed so the wall reads flat.
Sanding flat
Filled areas and old brush marks are sanded back, mostly with dust-extracted sanders to keep the mess down, until the surface is smooth to the hand as well as to the eye.
Caulking and sealing
The gaps around skirting, architrave, coving and stair strings are caulked and wiped to a clean line. This is what removes those dark shadow lines and makes a repaint look like new joinery.
Priming and sealing
Bare plaster gets a mist coat, filler and repairs are spot-primed, resinous knots and water or smoke stains are sealed with a stain block, and glossy woodwork is keyed so nothing bleeds or peels later.
Why Droitwich Spa homeowners use That Paint Guy
- Kevin is the person who quotes the job and the person who does it — no subcontractors turning up instead.
- Independent and based in Worcestershire, so Droitwich Spa is a short drive rather than a call-out charge.
- Public liability insured, with the certificate available to read on this site.
- Free written quote after a visit, itemised room by room, with a realistic day count.
- Workmanship guaranteed for twelve months from completion.
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Need preparation in Droitwich Spa?
Send Kevin a photo of the room or the elevation and he'll come back with a free written quote.