Recent Interior Painting Projects in Dublin
Our recent interior painting work across Dublin has involved some fairly demanding projects, from full hallway and staircase decorating to bedrooms, detailed woodwork and interiors finished to a designer’s specification.
Some of the work looks straightforward in photographs, but there is usually quite a bit happening behind the final finish. Existing surfaces need to be brought into good condition, new joinery has to be prepared correctly, and the different colours and finishes have to work together once everything is complete.
We have become quite particular about that side of the job.
On several recent projects, we have worked from an interior designer’s brief, following the intended colour scheme while making our own decisions on surface preparation, primers and suitable paint finishes. A product that works well on a bedroom wall is not necessarily the right choice for doors, skirting boards or a busy staircase.
The finish also needs to suit how the property will be used. Durability, sheen level, lighting and the existing condition of the surfaces all come into that decision.
Working through the project
Larger interior painting projects rarely run without a few complications. Previous repairs become more visible during sanding, joinery needs additional preparation, or another trade may still be finishing their part of the work.
We expect some of that. What matters is dealing with it properly and keeping the homeowner informed.
Before starting, we put together a clear scope of work and plan the job in stages. Some properties are empty and ready for decorating throughout. Others are still being renovated, or occupied while we work. The sequence needs to suit the particular project, including drying times, access and any work being carried out by other trades.
Communication is something we take seriously. If a surface needs more work than originally expected, a finish needs reconsidering or the schedule has to change, we would rather discuss it early and explain the options.
Preparation remains a large part of our work. We use professional dust-controlled sanding equipment where appropriate, carry out filling and repairs, prepare existing coatings and select primers suited to each surface. Good preparation allows us to achieve a more consistent finish, particularly across larger walls, ceilings and detailed woodwork.
The photographs here show some of our recent interior decorating work, including staircase painting, wall panelling, contrasting colour schemes and finished joinery.
There is a fair amount of skill involved in getting these details right. Straight junctions, even coverage, properly finished timber and clean transitions between colours all become more noticeable once the rooms are furnished and in everyday use.
We take considerable pride in the standard of work we leave behind. A project may change along the way, and not every surface will behave as expected, but the responsibility for managing the decorating remains with us.
Before handover, we inspect the work, deal with anything that still needs attention and go through the completed areas with the homeowner.
For us a successful job means that the finish is right, the agreed work has been completed properly and the client has been kept informed throughout.
That is the standard we continue to build Catansus Painters around.
Final Thoughts: what’s the best Paint finish for homeowners?
If you want a home that looks clean, modern and easy to live with:
Ceilings → SuperMatt
Walls → Matt or Soft Sheen depending on use
Woodwork → Satin or Intelligent Eggshell Interior Paint
If you’re unsure, a good painter will look at the room, the light and how you live in the space before recommending a finish.