Home Painting: How to Paint Your Home Properly – Tracie & Peter Barras | Home Building Podcast
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Painting feels simple… until you’re halfway through and it’s felt like forever. Most homeowners underestimate just how much technique, prep work and product knowledge goes into getting a clean, long-lasting finish. In this episode, we sit down with Tracie & Peter Barrass, married couple running an amazing painting company, with more than 47 years of experience, to unpack everything you should know before picking up a roller or hiring someone who will actually do it right.
Chapters
00:23 – Why painting isn’t as simple as it looks
01:11 – DIY mistakes painters always notice
03:25 – Oil vs acrylic (and why your doors turn yellow)
05:02 – Choosing paints for longevity vs appearance
07:04 – Why colour consultants matter more than you think
09:52 – Paint names, myths and industry stories
11:14 – Dulux Accredited explained
12:04 – Environmentally safe paint disposal (Paintback)
13:26 – Lead paint, old houses and changing standards
14:34 – Gyprock vs plaster: what painters see
17:18 – How moisture affects new builds and paint adhesion
21:09 – Why builders avoid painting (and what clients miss)
23:07 – Paint sheens: flat, low sheen, semi & gloss
25:14 – Why you shouldn’t use flat on walls
27:00 – Doors, trims and the right sheen choice
28:03 – Feature walls and modern trends
31:01 – The difference between premium and trade paint
32:05 – How many coats your home actually needs
33:57 – Why not sealing walls ruins them long-term
34:44 – Prepping existing walls properly
35:18 – Dealing with bathroom mould the right way
36:23 – Ventilation, energy ratings and mould issues
37:20 – Kids’ rooms, marks and repainting
38:11 – Do painters move furniture? (How it works)
39:17 – How long it really takes to paint a whole home
40:57 – Dry time, curing time and when to clean walls
41:34 – Why builder painting costs vary so much
42:24 – The impact of colour choices on overall design
43:37 – Blackboard paint, whiteboard walls & specialty finishes
44:09 – Suede, metallic & textured paints
46:26 – Feature walls today: trends & what’s changed
47:01 – Painting over dark colours (and why it takes more coats)
47:35 – The $10k question
01:11 – DIY mistakes painters always notice
03:25 – Oil vs acrylic (and why your doors turn yellow)
05:02 – Choosing paints for longevity vs appearance
07:04 – Why colour consultants matter more than you think
09:52 – Paint names, myths and industry stories
11:14 – Dulux Accredited explained
12:04 – Environmentally safe paint disposal (Paintback)
13:26 – Lead paint, old houses and changing standards
14:34 – Gyprock vs plaster: what painters see
17:18 – How moisture affects new builds and paint adhesion
21:09 – Why builders avoid painting (and what clients miss)
23:07 – Paint sheens: flat, low sheen, semi & gloss
25:14 – Why you shouldn’t use flat on walls
27:00 – Doors, trims and the right sheen choice
28:03 – Feature walls and modern trends
31:01 – The difference between premium and trade paint
32:05 – How many coats your home actually needs
33:57 – Why not sealing walls ruins them long-term
34:44 – Prepping existing walls properly
35:18 – Dealing with bathroom mould the right way
36:23 – Ventilation, energy ratings and mould issues
37:20 – Kids’ rooms, marks and repainting
38:11 – Do painters move furniture? (How it works)
39:17 – How long it really takes to paint a whole home
40:57 – Dry time, curing time and when to clean walls
41:34 – Why builder painting costs vary so much
42:24 – The impact of colour choices on overall design
43:37 – Blackboard paint, whiteboard walls & specialty finishes
44:09 – Suede, metallic & textured paints
46:26 – Feature walls today: trends & what’s changed
47:01 – Painting over dark colours (and why it takes more coats)
47:35 – The $10k question
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