3 Colours That Improve Concentration And Productivity
The days of clinical, monochrome offices with sterile walls are over — but matching the right colours to the right environment, is more important to success than blindly adding a splash of something with a hasty paintbrush. A well-maintained premises that uses colour to enhance its function hosts a happier, more productive community. Take an […]
See Through The Eyes of A Master Painter
Have you ever wondered what master painters must do in their own homes? What their favourite colours are? Why they use the materials they do? Peter Barker, head of Barker-Whittle lets us know what life is like through the eyes of a master painter. After 40 years in the home painting business in Perth, he’s got some […]
Repaint, Don’t Replace, Your Aluminium Window Frames
If you’ve inherited or bought a house with window frames in a colour you don’t like, you’d be happy to know that the days of putting up with the mess and expense of replacing windows are long gone! With the right equipment, help and a dose of patience, you can repaint your frames in nearly […]
The Power of Paint: Before and After a Building Refresh
3 Taworri Way is a multi-million dollar home in City Beach that begs to be seen! As professional residential and commercial painters, we’re often called in by clients hoping we can fix their DIY paint job. We always help where we can, but there’ve been a few cases where the house was too far gone […]
Q&A with Ryan Barker, a 2nd generation master painter in the making
When it comes to business, keeping it in the family has many advantages. At Barker-Whittle, this means the master–apprentice relationship between Peter Barker, the team and his son, Ryan, can maintain their reputation as master commercial painters for generations to come. When Ryan joined the apprenticeship programme, the company officially took the first step towards an innovative and stable […]
How to Manage Graffiti On Your Walls
We’re painters — we’ll never consider all graffiti an eyesore. In some cases, it’s an art form and can transform even a humble public staircase into a neighbourhood feature. But when your walls are hit by an absolute beginner or someone with a taste for pure vandalism, there’s value in setting a boundary and resetting […]
4 Ways Paint Protects Your Coastal Property
A coastal property has to hold up against far harsher elements than its countryside counterparts. The maintenance needed on any home takes on a grittier edge when contending with the warping, fading and corroding effects of the sea air and it’s accompanying storms. We’ve been using paint as a first line of defense against the […]
Set The Mood With Colour: Here’s How
If you’re thinking repainting your home or office, you’ve probably stumbled across blogs that share tropes like “red conveys power” and “blue helps you think”. By the time the commercial painters arrive, you’ll already need a clear idea of what paint you’ll be choosing. We share 5 principles that help you set the mood of your rooms […]
A Novice’s Guide to Taking Care of Painted Walls
Dipping into the world of painting easily conjures images of slapping paint up on the walls with your family on a breezy Sunday afternoon. What doesn’t often come to mind are the many little things that go into preparing for those few hours of fun. A successful DIY home paint job is tied to how […]
5 Signs You Need to Repaint Your Property
Being in charge of managing a property is a quick lesson in how continuous maintenance is the key to keeping your head above water. A timeous repaint is essential to protect your property against costlier wear and tear. Here are 5 common signs that it’s time to freshen up your walls: Fading Colour UV radiation […]
