The painters' notebook
Honest, hands-on writing about painting and decorating Dublin homes — finishes, prep, colour, weather and the small details that make a job last.
How to Repaint Your Front Door (Without Regretting It a Year Later)
A front door takes more weather than any other surface on the house. Here's the prep, the paint and the timing we use on ours — so yours still looks sharp two winters from now.
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Matt, Eggshell or Satin? A Painter's Honest Guide to Choosing a Finish
The colour gets the credit but the finish does the work. Here's the straight talk on which sheen belongs on which surface — and the common mistakes we fix every week.
Why Exterior Paint Fails Early in Ireland (and How to Stop It)
Cracked render, blistered woodwork, peeling fascias — most exterior paint problems aren't bad paint, they're rushed prep. Here's what we do differently.
Painting a House While You Still Live in It — How We Keep It Calm
You don't need to move out for a full repaint. With the right schedule, dust control and small daily habits, life carries on around the work. Here's how.
What Dublin Homes Are Actually Painting in 2026
Forget Pinterest. Here's what's actually going on the walls of Dublin homes we've quoted this year — and the few combinations we keep being asked for.