Painting Older Homes in Parow and Goodwood

Parow, Goodwood and the surrounding older Northern Suburbs communities have significant housing stock from the 1930s to 1970s. Painting these homes correctly requires understanding what makes older construction different and choosing products and processes accordingly.

Accumulated Paint Layers

Homes painted many times over 50-80 years have accumulated paint layers that can lose adhesion collectively. Always assess existing paint adhesion before repainting. Where multiple layers have failed or are failing, strip back to bare plaster, prime correctly and start fresh. Painting over failed existing layers just defers the problem by one season. See our wall preparation guide.

Steel Windows

Original steel Crittal-style windows are common on 1940s-1960s Parow and Goodwood homes. In the Northern Suburbs' winter rain, these rust progressively if not maintained. Never paint over rust - grind or wire brush to clean bare metal, apply zinc-phosphate primer, then hard enamel. See our anti-rust guide.

Parow Painters connects you with painters experienced in older Northern Suburbs homes.

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