Painting

It's simple...

If you buy a new home and expect a written guarantee

with the paintwork then think again as there isn't one.

Unless that is your home is painted to the :-


Paint manufacturers specification

For example our walls have the Solver recommended white undercoat (not tinted)

and 2 coats of Solver Maxiwash above the correct minimum thickness etc.

Therefore our walls are guaranteed by the Solver paint warranty.


If the specification reads :-

Painted to builders specification.

It could mean that you have only 2 thin top coats which is not recommended or guaranteed.

This could result in :-

  1. Transparency of the paint work ( Plasterboard flush lines visible etc. )
  2. Lack of Stain Blocking ( Paint absorbs dirt and stains and will not wash off )
  3. Absence of sheen uniformity ( Walls appear patchy and lack an even finish )
  4. No manufacturers guarantee
  5. A full repaint at your expense ( as you accepted the builders specification )

If you need further information go to your local paint shop and ask them or contact Office of Consumer affairs regarding paintwork on new homes.