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 the correct primer, the final paint may not adhere well to the substrate and peel off quickly. This is the step most often skipped in quick repaints but has the biggest impact on durability. The third step is applying the final paint. For large facades, we use airless spray guns that provide 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 the building's slight movements without re-cracking. If there are saltpetre stains or white efflorescence, we remove them with a specific chemical product and neutralise before painting.

Damp caused by 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, it requires chemical barrier injection. Painting over without treating the source is always a waste of money. Damp treatment is a separate issue. The Costa Blanca has serious problems with rising damp in ground floors and leaks in flat roofs. We apply waterproofing mortars, barrier injections against rising damp, and breathable coatings that let the wall breathe without the paint flaking. Matt and satin plastic paint for interiors, synthetic enamel for doors and skirting boards, textured plaster (gotelé) on old ceilings when the client wishes to keep it, single-coat paint for exteriors and facades, and elastic coatings for walls with structural cracks. We work with professional brands like Procolor, Tollens, Bruguer, and Titan depending on the surface type.

The most common mistake is repainting a facade with interior paint or cheap exterior paint. It works the first year but degrades visibly by the second. You need to invest in specific exterior paint with acrylic or silicone resins, quality UV filters, and impact resistance. The difference in cost per litre between cheap and professional paint is relatively small. The difference in years of durability more than compensates. Manufacturer's official warranty plus our labour guarantee. Have you bought a property in the area and the facade or terrace has yellowish, peeling paint or white 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 and constant sun, over 300 days a year of direct UV radiation. Marine saltpetre that settles on surfaces near the coast. Rare but torrential rains that wash away layers. And Saharan dust that embeds itself in the pigments. A cheap white paint resistant to UV will last three summers in these conditions. A specific paint for coastal climates with enhanced UV filtering will last 8-10 years looking good.

The price for waterproofing in La Sagrera typically ranges from €170 to €5000. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and work time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Select the service you need for more details and to request a quote.