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Specialist Service
Surface Preparation and Plaster Repairs.Done Right.
Surface preparation: minor plaster repairs, patching, sanding and stain blocking. Preparation is where a paint job is won or lost, so dents, cracks, stains and rough patches are sorted before a drop of finish paint goes on.
Scope
What ThisCovers.
Examples of the work we take on under this service. We confirm what your job needs before any work starts.
Minor plaster repairs and patching
Crack filling and sanding
Stain blocking for water and smoke marks
Gap sealing at trims and corners
Priming of bare and patched areas
How It Runs
From First CallTo Handover.
How a typical surface preparation and plaster repairs job runs, start to finish.
Assess the surfaces
We check damage, stains and old paint and list what each area needs.
Written quote
Preparation and painting priced clearly before work starts.
Repair and sand
Damage is patched, sanded smooth and dusted down.
Seal and prime
Stains are blocked and bare areas primed, ready for topcoats.
The part of the job you never see is the part that matters
Ask any good painter what makes a finish last and the answer is preparation. Paint is a thin coating. It shows every dent, crack and stain under it, and it peels off any surface that was dusty, greasy or glossy when it was applied.
Surface preparation is built into every Prime Painting Experts job: minor plaster repairs, patching, sanding and stain blocking. It is also available as part of quoting for any repaint, so the price you agree covers the whole job, not just the colour.
What is included
Minor plaster repairs. Dents, holes from old fixings, and small damaged areas patched and sanded smooth. Larger plaster damage may need a plasterer first - we will tell you if that is the case.
Crack filling and sanding. Settlement cracks and rough patches filled and sanded flat.
Stain blocking. Water marks, smoke and nicotine stains sealed so they cannot bleed back through the new paint. Fix the leak first; then we seal the stain.
Gap sealing. Gaps at skirting, architraves and corners sealed for clean lines.
Priming. Bare and patched areas primed so topcoats go on evenly.
Why it is worth doing properly
Preparation is where the time goes in a quality job, and it is also where cheap quotes cut corners. Two quotes can look identical and produce completely different results, one lasting a decade and one peeling in a year. When we quote, the preparation is listed, so you can see what you are paying for.
How to spot it in a quote
Preparation should appear in your quote as named work: washing, scraping, sanding, filling, patching, stain blocking, priming. If a quote says only "prep and paint", ask what the prep includes and get the answer in writing. When two quotes are far apart, the preparation allowance is usually why - one price includes the work, the other plans to skip it.
What preparation cannot fix
Preparation makes sound surfaces ready for paint. It does not fix structural problems: rotted weatherboards, failed render, active leaks or significant plaster damage need the right trade first. Part of quoting preparation properly is telling you when a surface needs more than preparation - before anyone paints over a problem that will return.
Get a free quote
Call 0420 596 677 or send the contact form. Tell us the state of the surfaces and what you want painted, and we will talk through the job and the price.
What preparation actually involves
On a typical job, preparation means washing down to remove chalk, dust and contaminants; scraping and sanding anything loose or flaking; filling cracks, dents and gaps; treating mould so it does not grow through the new coating; spot-priming bare and repaired areas; and masking everything that is not being painted. Each surface gets only what it needs - and the quote shows what that is.
Why it is where cheap quotes cut corners
Preparation is invisible once the topcoat is on, which makes it the easiest place to skip. A job painted over dust or chalk can look fine for months and then peel early. Our quotes list the preparation openly so you can compare scope, and so the finish is still on the wall years later.
Verified Feedback
What Clients Say About OurWorkmanship.
Genuine feedback from property owners across our service regions.
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"Sam and David did an excellent job on our interior painting. Quite a large project and it was completed on time and on budget with zero mess. Every line/edge is incredibly straight and clean - amazing - will definitely use these guys again."
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"Sam painted our rather large house - and was a charming,. thoughtful and brilliant painter and a pleasure to have around, which I can't say about a lot of the painters I have used in the past. He did a wonderful job and went above and beyond to get it right. I cannot recommend him more highly. Richard Keddie"
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"Excellent work from start to finish. Showed up on time, kept everything clean, and the finish is flawless. Fair pricing and no surprises. Would hire again without hesitation."
Common Enquiries
Questions AboutSurface Preparation and Plaster Repairs.
Straightforward answers to the questions we get asked most often.
Paint is a thin coating and it shows what is under it. Dents, cracks, dust and stains all telegraph through fresh paint, and paint over a dusty or glossy surface peels early. Careful preparation is what makes the finish look good and stay that way.
Local Coverage
Where We OfferSurface Preparation and Plaster Repairs.
We provide surface preparation and plaster repairs from our base in Lyndhurst VIC 3975. Call 0420 596 677 to confirm your suburb.
Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst VIC 3975We are based in Lyndhurst. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
Cranbourne
Cranbourne VIC 3977We are based in Lyndhurst, right next door to Cranbourne. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
Narre Warren
Narre Warren VIC 3805We are based in Lyndhurst, next to Narre Warren. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
Berwick
Berwick VIC 3806We are based in Lyndhurst, a short drive from Berwick. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
Cranbourne North
Cranbourne North VIC 3977We are based in Lyndhurst and cover Cranbourne North. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
Cranbourne East
Cranbourne East VIC 3977We are based in Lyndhurst and cover Cranbourne East. Call 0420 596 677 and we will confirm timing for your address.
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Call us or send a message online. Tell us about the job and we will get back to you to talk through the next step.