Frequently Asked Questions
-Which kind of paint do you use?
When spraying, we mainly use polyurethane-based paint, which is very durable, with an homogeneous finish and very smooth to the touch. It's highly effective in protecting cabinets, doors and furniture from scratches and abrasive damage (above all if you ask us to apply an additional clear coat on top of it). It is also water-resistant, and you can give it maintenance with a wet cloth and most non-aggressive cleaning products. You won't see streaks as when painting with a brush or marks as when you are passing a roller.We also use acrylic enamel for PVC and uPVC, acid lacquer and water-based paint.
-Why is spray painting more expensive than painting with brush or roll?
Spray painting involves a lot of preparation work that usually you won't see, unless we are spraying on site (for example, your kitchen carcasses, the doors' architraves, your stair banister and spindles, your fireplace, etc.). As the paint is sprayed at high pressure, everything that won't be painted will have to be covered with paper and plastic sheets, which takes a lot of time.
The paint is mixed to various materials, such as hardener, thinner, slow-thinner, anti-silicon and isolator. It's very sensitive to previous paint or varnish, and even if we clean and sand thoroughly the surface before starting, pretty often the process has to be started over, as it makes a reaction with the smallest piece of dust or grease.
-Do you have a colour chart from which I can pick the one I want?
Yes, we do have a generic RAL colour chart that we can show you, but the best way for you to choose the colour would be to go to any paint or DYI shop, see it in person, and then just let us know the brand and name/ code of the paint, and we'll ask our provider to match it. You will also have to tell us the finish you prefer: matt, satin, gloss or high-gloss.
-Do you spray also the inside of the drawers, kitchen units, cabinets and wardrobes?
The inside of drawers and cabinets with glass doors would be included in the quote we'd give you, as the interior is visible (that's why we need to see pictures to be accurate in giving you the price). On the other hand, for closed cabinets, wardrobes and kitchen presses, we would spray the inside only if you request it, and we would have to charge you extra.
-Which surfaces do you spray?
We can spray paint wood, MDF, melamine, metal, plastic, laminate, PVC, uPVC, bricks, concrete and tiles.
There are different techniques used for different materials, as well as different types of paint and machines, to ensure the best results.
-Can you replace my handles or knobs?
If you want to complete the new look by changing handles and/or knobs, we have a selection that you can choose from, starting from as little as 5€ each.
If you prefer to provide us with the ones you want, we would fit them for free, if they are of the same size as the previous ones. If we'll have to fill the holes and make new ones, we would charge you a little extra for the labour.
-How long will it take to respray something?
It would depend on what you want us to respray. For works on site, such as fixed presses, staircase or front door, it usually takes one day. When we spray the items in our workshop, we usually give 2 weeks turnaround from collection, to cover unexpected events. We would of course discuss with you the timings and try to accommodate your expectations, so please let us know if there is urgency or a deadline.
-Do you disassemble and collect doors and furniture?
Yes, we would come to your house, collect your furniture, disassembling what has to be sprayed in the workshop (such as kitchen doors, drawers' fronts, internal room doors, wardrobe doors), and once ready, bring them back and reassemble them.
You would not even have to empty the kitchen presses or wardrobes, we would protect the contents when spraying on site the fixed parts. We would only ask you to please empty the furniture we bring away, to avoid losing something during the move.
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