Removing a shop sign before painting in Melkbosstrand
A good paint job starts long before the first coat. On a recent job in Melkbosstrand we took down a large wall-mounted sign from a shopfront as the first step of preparing the building for painting.
Why fixtures have to come off first
Painting around a sign, bracket or light leaves unpainted patches and untidy edges, and the paint around it can crack when the fixture is later moved. Taking it off first lets the whole wall be checked, repaired where needed and painted evenly.
Taking it down carefully
A large sign is heavy and awkward, and it is fixed to a wall that is about to be painted. We take it down carefully so the sign and the wall are not damaged, and so the owner can have it refitted or replaced afterwards.
Prep is most of a good paint job
Removing fixtures, cleaning, repairing and protecting surrounding areas often takes as long as the painting itself, and it is what makes the paint last. If you are planning to repaint a building, ask your painter what preparation is included in the quotation.
See our painting and property maintenance services.
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