The third step is applying the final coat of paint. For large facades, we use airless sprayers for a fast, uniform finish. For terraces and detailed areas, we use high-quality rollers. We always apply two cross-coats (the first vertically, the second horizontally) to ensure even coverage without brush marks. The first step is diagnosing the substrate. If the existing paint is well-adhered, we cover it. If it's flaking, we remove it entirely with a scraper and sander, leaving the surface clean. If there are structural cracks (not superficial), we treat them with elastic filler that accommodates minor building movement without re-cracking. If there are saltpetre stains or white efflorescence, we remove them with a specific chemical product and neutralise before painting. The second step is priming. We apply a specific, penetrating sealer that creates a uniform base for the final paint to adhere to. Without the correct primer, the final paint may not bond well and could flake off prematurely. This is the step most often skipped in quick repaints, but it has the biggest impact on durability.

Properties on the front line of the sea have specific issues requiring extra treatment. Saltpetre deposits on the wall and, with moisture, migrates into the substrate. When we paint over it, the salts continue their path and cause the new paint to flake off within months. The solution is washing with specific chemicals before painting, neutralising, and applying a siloxane-based paint that allows the wall to breathe without letting water through. Many people say painting is easy. It's true, anyone can pick up a roller. The difference between a DIY result and a professional one lies in the preparatory and finishing steps that DIYers skip. Covering furniture, floors and skirting boards with quality plastic sheeting. Applying masking tape precisely along edges and corners. Filling small holes and cracks with specific filler before painting, not after. Sanding between coats for a perfect finish. Applying primer when the wall requires it. Removing tape before the paint fully dries. These details separate a paint job that lasts 8-10 years from one that looks neglected after a month. For damp areas (kitchens, bathrooms), there are specific anti-damp and anti-mould plastic paints that resist condensation and steam without developing black mould spots. Their application requires a primer with a fungicide if the wall already showed signs of mould.

Have you bought a property in the area and the facade or terrace has yellowish, peeling paint or whitish stains? It's not due to poor quality of the original paint. It's due to the harsh exposure conditions of the area. The Costa Blanca combines four factors that destroy standard exterior paints: Intense, constant sun, with over 300 days a year of direct UV radiation. Marine salt spray that deposits on surfaces near the coast. Rare but torrential rains that wash away layers. And Saharan dust that gets embedded in the pigments. An economical white paint resistant to UV would last three summers in these conditions. A specific paint for coastal climates with a reinforced UV filter will look good for 8-10 years. The most common mistake is repainting a facade with interior paint or economical large-surface exterior paint. It works the first year but visibly degrades by the second. You need to invest in specific exterior paint with acrylic or silicone resins, a quality UV filter, and impact resistance. The price difference per litre between economical and professional paint is relatively small. The difference in years of durability more than compensates. Procolor Termik, Tollens Aquastop, Bruguer Sol. Specific exterior paints with UV filter. Official manufacturer warranty 8-10 years.

The price for tiling in Sant Joan Despí typically ranges from €140 to €3550. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, text us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online – we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, text us on WhatsApp, or request a quote online – we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours.