INTERIOR PAINTING
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EXTERIOR
PAINTING
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Plastering and repairs
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Stain
blocking
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House
washing, gutter cleaning
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Rendering
and render repairs
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Paint
stripping
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Non-structural
carpentry and renovations
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Lead paint
removal
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Non-structural
carpentry
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Tiling repairs and sealing
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Staining and varnishing
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Roof re-pointing
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Rot repairs
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Decorative finishes
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Graffiti removal
and anti-graffiti coatings
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Window glazing
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Installing a plaster bulkhead above kitchen cabinets
A Typical
Exterior Repaint
Stage 1: Clean
all surfaces with sugar soap solution, then pressure
wash to rinse
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Stage 2: Remove
and collect loose/flaking paint |
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| Stage 3:
Repair/replace rotten wood, rusted gutters and
missing/deteriorated window glazing. Fill gaps where
needed to keep out moisture. Spot prime bare and
glossy surfaces |
Stage 4: Apply
Dulux Weathershield or other premium exterior paint |
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"It's the job that's never started as
takes longest to finish." - J. R. R. Tolkien
Hello and welcome to The 3rd Coat
My name is Attila, and I am
owner-operator of The 3rd Coat, a Melbourne based painting
business. At the moment it is a one-man-band, to ensure
consistent quality of workmanship in all projects. Being a
one-man band allows me to keep my high standards even when the
market doesn't pay for it. A company of employees would not be
able to afford to do this, as the business owner would be
literally losing money and end up going bankrupt.
I have a degree in international
economics, but a few years ago when I moved from Hungary to
New Zealand I decided that working with my hands, and
especially the thorough approach, varied trade skills and
patience required in painting, suited me better than the work
I used to do. Was employed as maintenance person in a hotel in
New Zealand for years, my job included renovating rooms from
wallpaper removal to skim-coating, repairs and painting. I was
also responsible for all maintenance works in the hotel, from
plumbing to furniture repairs and supervised electrical
maintenance.
After a few years I moved to
Australia for better opportunities. Worked for a body
corporate painting company on projects of various sizes,
mainly exteriors. Fascias, gutters, eaves, doors, windows,
masonry walls etc. Gained formal qualifications as a painter
and decorator. Eventually I started my own business and it has
been growing steadily, mainly through word of mouth referrals.
I am currently based in the Whitehorse region (Mont Albert),
and am happy to service the nearby suburbs of Surrey Hills,
Camberwell, Doncaster, Balwyn, Box Hill etc. but will travel
to other areas, depending on project size.
My business is covered
with public liability insurance and I have an Elevated Work
Platform licence and extensive experience in working off such
equipment. Well-versed in water damage remedial works, stain
blocking, plastering, rot repairs, replacing sections of
spouting and fascia and other repair projects. Have access to
painting help if time is an issue, and other trades people for
any repairs that I lack the efficiency at - replacing windows,
doors etc. I offer a 5-year warranty on interior projects, and
3 years on exteriors. This warranty covers repairs to any
paint blistering, flaking or rusting that is the result of The
3rd Coat's workmanship.
Naturally, The 3rd Coat provides free, no obligation
quotes for projects of all sizes.
