wanting to paint my villa

NortyNurse


Joined: 31/01/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 21:13

recently moved to cyprus and i'm going to be painting my villa myself. Has anyone any advice for a good quality exterior colour paint and where from?

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 21:15

Marshalls are very good and will give you all the advice you need.

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 21:26

Wait till April,if you paint it now it will start flaking before the summer due to the rain.

NortyNurse


Joined: 31/01/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 22:13

Thanks for the comments, was going to wait till about april time.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 10:22

We were recommended to wait until the end of summer to make sure everything had dried out properly otherwise you risk the paint coming off again. We used Jotun paint, it is expensive but covers really well and gives a great finish. It also covers cracks well and shouldn't need re-painting for many years.................. fingers crossed

twoexpats


Joined: 09/04/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 11:17

Booitsme, is Jotun readily available in TRNC or did you have to 'import' it from the South? Thanks.

andy2b123


Joined: 21/12/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 11:18

Dulex weather sheild from the dark side, it's the best. Not cheap but lasts better than anything else.

twoexpats


Joined: 09/04/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 11:19

Booitsme, is Jotun readily available in TRNC or did you have to 'import' it from the South? Thanks.

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 17:18

Jotun shop is just up from the Bellapais traffic lights

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 17:25

The house needs to be sealed first before you apply the exterior paint otherwise the paint will not adhere to the walls. Unless it has already been sealed. Marshalls can advise you on the product to use.

NortyNurse


Joined: 31/01/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 20:12

Thanks evryone for the advice, will check out jotun and also have a word with the people in marshalls.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 20:20

Twoexpats - we got our Jotun from SBS design in Gazimagusa but there is also a branch in Girne as Mr Vince said by the Bellapais traffic lights. We're really pleased with the results, especially as a property on our estate which was painted using cheaper paint is already in need of re-doing in areas!