Paint & Colour

• Decide if you want to preserve, restore, or rehabilitate.
• Choose an appropriate colour.
• Choose the right paint type.

Whether you hire help or do the work yourself, preparation is key.

Without proper prep, painting is a waste of time and money!

• You may not need to repaint, just clean surfaces.
• Solve mildew, chalking, and staining problems before you repaint.
• Know when to wash, when to rough up surfaces, or when to remove old paint.

If hiring professionals, ask what prep they will do. Make sure their preparation work is appropriate.

• Hire a qualified contractor.

For further information, consult the Region of Waterloo Practical Guide to Paint and Colour.

• Below is a list of practitioners who claim to have experience with heritage properties.
• Inclusion in this list is neither an endorsement or recommendation.
• Please check references and previous work before engaging anyone.
• Before you begin, please read this advice from heritage property owners who learned the hard way.