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 a clean substrate. If there are structural cracks (not superficial ones), we treat them with flexible filler that accommodates the building's small movements without cracking again. If there are saltpetre stains or white efflorescence, we remove them with a specific chemical product and neutralise before painting. The third step is applying the final coat of 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 brush marks. 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 it has the biggest impact on durability.

Properties on the seafront have specific problems that require extra treatment. Saltpetre settles on the wall and, with moisture, migrates into the substrate. When we paint over it, the salts continue their path and peel off the new paint within months. The solution is washing with specific chemicals before painting, neutralisation, and applying a siloxane-based paint that allows the wall to breathe without letting water through. Yes, we organise by room so you have unaffected areas. Water-based enamels with almost no odour allow you to live in the house during the work. For doors, frames, skirting boards, and any interior joinery, we use synthetic or water-based enamel. Water-based acrylic is what we use most today: it dries quickly, has no solvent odour, is washable, and durable. It's applied by spray gun or a very short-nap roller for a smooth finish. Never by brush on large surfaces as it leaves marks.

The most common mistake is repainting a facade with interior paint or cheap exterior paint for large areas. It works for the first year but degrades noticeably 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. We check the condition of the facade and choose the appropriate painting system for the material and exposure. Have you bought a property in the area and the facade or terrace has yellowed, peeling, or whitish stained paint? 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. Sea saltpetre that settles on surfaces near the coast. Rare but torrential rains that wash away layers. And Saharan dust that embeds itself between the pigments. A cheap white paint resistant to UV would last three summers in these conditions. A specific paint for coastal climates with reinforced UV filters will last 8-10 years with good appearance.

The price for tiling in El Besòs i el Maresme typically ranges between €156 and €3,750. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and time spent. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online – we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. Design that suits your style, a detailed quote itemised by parts, and a committed execution deadline.