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External Substrate Repairs & Redecoration, Surrey

Repairs and Redecoration

Client: Residential property
Scope: External substrate repairs, masonry redecoration, and metalwork refinishing

Brief

Hallmark Bespoke Decorating was appointed to remove a defective textured finish, carry out all necessary substrate repairs, and redecorate the external elevations and front railings of a Surrey property.

Our Approach

  1. Removal and Repairs
    • Carefully removed the failing textured coating.
    • Repaired defects using a high-build repair system to restore a sound, even surface.
  2. Treatment and Preparation
    • Treated all masonry with an antifungal solution and allowed a full 24-hour dwell time.
    • Thoroughly cleaned and prepared all areas prior to coating.
  3. Masonry Coatings
    • Applied two coats of Johnstone’s Stormshield Exterior Masonry Paint for a durable, weather-resistant finish.
  4. Metalwork Refinishing
    • Prepared the front railings to a clean, stable substrate.
    • Applied two coats of Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint.
    • Coatings were applied using an HVLP sprayer for a uniform, high-quality finish.

Materials Used

  • Johnstone’s Stormshield Exterior Masonry Paint
  • Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint
  • Professional antifungal treatment

Result

The property now benefits from a clean, protected exterior with a consistent, long-lasting finish. Cast iron railings, gates, guttering, and associated downpipes were refinished to a smooth, durable standard.

Hallmark Bespoke Decorating are specialists in exterior preparation and redecoration, delivering robust finishes that stand up to the British climate.