Heritage Commercial Interior Painting in Oatlands

Sky Painting & Decorating completed the interior repaint of a heritage commercial building in Oatlands, NSW, believed to be more than 110 years old. The property had been vacant for a long period, and its condition made preparation a substantial part of the project.

When we arrived, some ceilings had already been replaced with new plasterboard. The existing walls were heavily affected by accumulated dust, dirt and soot, while mould was present in parts of the bathrooms and toilets. The new plasterboard, patched areas, existing walls and timber woodwork each needed preparation before the finishing coats.

We brushed and dusted the walls, vacuuming many wall surfaces to remove accumulated debris. Floors were also swept and vacuumed to help prevent loose dust from becoming airborne and settling on freshly painted surfaces. Controlling dust throughout the work was particularly important in a building that had stood unused for so long.

In the mould-affected bathroom and toilet areas, we applied a mould-killing treatment and cleaned the affected surfaces before applying Zinsser primer. New plasterboard and patched areas received water-based primer, and the woodwork was also primed before painting.

For the finishing coats, we used Dulux Wash&Wear on the walls, Dulux flat ceiling paint on the ceilings and Dulux Aquanamel on the timber woodwork. The repaint brought together the new ceiling sections and existing interior surfaces, giving the building a fresh presentation while retaining its character.

The client was very happy with the finished result. This Oatlands project reflects the work involved behind an interior repaint: dealing with neglected surfaces, controlling dust and preparing repaired and newly installed areas before the final coats.

Planning an interior repaint for an older or heritage property in Oatlands? Contact Victor at Sky Painting & Decorating to arrange a site inspection and an itemised quote.