Wanaka Painter's Journal

One of our cedar stain transformations was picked up by Resene for their Trade Talk newsletter, which goes out to professional painters across New Zealand. Here's a look at the job that caught their eye.

Those cloudy grey patches and shadow lines on your ceiling aren't dirt — it's thermal ghosting, and it's everywhere in Wanaka. Here's what causes it and why painting over it won't work without the right prep.

Worried your weathered cedar is too far gone and bracing for a reclad quote? Most of the tired, grey, peeling cedar I look at is still completely restorable. Here's how to tell whether your boards need restoring or genuinely need replacing - and the cost gap between the two.

Wondering if it's time to repaint inside? Here are 7 honest signs your Wanaka home's interior is overdue — from yellowing ceilings to scuffed hallways — straight from a local painter.

Exteriors get tricky in the Wanaka cold — but inside your home, winter is actually the ideal time to repaint. Here's why, and how to book in.

We helped a mate fix a hole in his wall after his first attempt didn't quite work out. Here's the proper way to patch plasterboard so the repair disappears completely.

Central Otago's UV, frost and wind shorten exterior paint and stain life faster than most of NZ. Here's how often you really need to repaint or re-stain in Wanaka — and the warning signs that it's overdue.

Frost, nor'westers and alpine UV punish exterior paint in Wanaka. This seasonal maintenance plan catches issues early, keeps cladding sealed and protects your home (and budget) year after year.

Thinking about painting your Wanaka home? Here are the 5 critical things you need to know before you start - from weather windows to prep work - that'll save you time, money and regret.

Flat, low‑sheen, eggshell, satin… it’s a lot. Here’s my Wanaka‑tested guide to choosing the right finish for durability, cleanability and a calm, modern look — room by room.