The second step is priming. We apply a specific sealing primer that penetrates the substrate and creates a uniform base for the final paint to adhere to. Without correct priming, the final paint may not adhere well to the substrate and peel off quickly. This is the step most often skipped in quick repaint jobs, yet it has the biggest impact on durability. The third step is applying the final paint. For large facades, we use airless spray guns for a fast, uniform finish. For terraces and detailed areas, we use good quality rollers. We always apply two cross coats (the first vertical, the second horizontal) to ensure uniform coverage without marks. The first step is substrate diagnosis. If the existing paint is well-adhered, we cover it. If it's peeling, we remove it completely with a spatula and sander, leaving the substrate clean. If there are structural cracks (not superficial), we treat them with elastic filler that accommodates minor building movements without re-cracking. If there are saltpetre stains or white efflorescence, we remove them with a specific chemical product and neutralise before painting.

Dampness from leaks requires extra treatment. If water is entering from the roof, the roof must be repaired first. If it's rising damp from the ground, chemical barrier injection is required. Painting over without treating the source is always a waste of money. Saltpetre, especially on the seafront, gets into exterior walls. The white efflorescence you see under the render are salts rising with moisture. Painting over without treating the source is a waste of time and money; the new paint will peel off in 6-8 months. The correct process is to remove, neutralise the salts with specific chemicals, and only then apply the paint system. Full tiling of a 6 m² bathroom with mid-range materials, between 1,800 euros including labour. Rising damp treatment on a 4-metre wall, between 600 and 1,000 euros. Plasterboard false ceiling in a 12 m² room with LED spotlight installation, between 700 and 1,000 euros.

Procolor Termik, Tollens Aquastop, Bruguer Sol. Exterior specific with UV filter. Manufacturer's official warranty 8-10 years. Official manufacturer's warranty for the paint, plus our cover for labour. Have you bought a property in the area and the facade or terrace has yellowed, 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, over 300 days a year of direct UV radiation. Marine saltpetre that deposits on surfaces near the coast. Rare but torrential rains that wash away layers. And Saharan dust that embeds itself 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 last 8-10 years looking good.

The price for waterproofing in Santa Eulàlia typically ranges from 170 to 5,000 euros. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and time required. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. 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. It's essential to invest in specific exterior paint with acrylic or silicone resins, quality UV filters, and impact resistance. The difference in cost per litre between economical and professional paint is relatively small. The difference in years of durability more than compensates. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours.