Painting · Façade restoration · Waterproofing
We find the cause first. So the paint stays where it belongs.
Interior and exterior painting, façade restoration and waterproofing in Lisbon, Oeiras and Cascais. A measured survey, a written fixed-price quote, and the final instalment only after you approve the work.
We speak English and Portuguese. A message with two or three photos is all it takes.
Before
After
Our work: before and afterA building façade in LisbonSee projects
Your reason, not ours
What brings you here?
Nobody paints because of the paint. People paint because something changed. Tell us which case is yours and we will show you the shortest way through.
Our work: a damp wall, before the repair.
When damp returns, painting over it only buys time. We look for where the water gets in and deal with that first.
Damp and leaksOur work: a building façade in Lisbon.
A proposal that explains itself around a table of neighbours: cause, solution, fixed price.
For condominiums
Our work: an apartment in Madragoa.
We paint before the move, coordinated with the other trades and with clear dates.
Interior painting
Our work: an apartment painted for sale. Listing photograph.
A freshly painted home photographs better and shows better. We handle the essentials, fast and without surprises.
Interior painting
We measure moisture before closing up any wall.
Dry, measure, and only then repair. We quote in stages, with a written record you can hand to your insurer.
After water damage
Our work: a building façade in Lisbon.
Cleaning, render and crack repair, and a finish that respects Lisbon's old walls.
Façades and exteriorsOr go straight to the service:Façades and exteriorsInterior paintingDamp and leaksCondominiumsMineral paint
Projects
Work done, before and after
Whole buildings and homes from the inside. For each job, what we found and what we did.
White-fronted building, Lisbon
A residential building of several storeys, with dormers, stone window surrounds and iron balconies. The façade had been darkened by years of dirt and run-off, and the stonework could barely be told apart from the render.
- Façade painted over its full height, up to the dormers
- Stone surrounds cleaned, standing out from the wall again
- Balconies and iron railings with an even look
Blue-fronted building, Lisbon
A building with shops at street level, a blue façade with pale pilasters and stone surrounds, and long iron balconies. The blue had faded and stained to almost grey, and the design of the façade had disappeared.
- Blue restored across the whole façade
- Pilasters and stonework in a pale tone, marking out the design of the building again
- Long balconies with a clean, even look
What you get
Everyone promises quality. We show you how we get there.
Paint is the part you see. What decides whether it lasts is underneath, and that is where we start.
You learn the cause, not just the price
We measure moisture, map the cracks and photograph everything with a date. The quote says where the water gets in and why, in plain language.
You know what you will pay before we start
A fixed price in writing. Anything extra only goes ahead with your approval, also in writing.
The risk sits with us
The final instalment is paid only after you have seen and approved the finished job. As it should be.
The right material for each wall
Mineral paints on old walls that need to breathe, acrylic systems where they make sense. We tell you which one we chose and why.
You do not need to understand paint
We explain what we will do in two sentences and take care of protection, notices and cleaning. Your part is choosing the colour.
How it works
Four steps, none of them complicated
Tell us what is going on
A message with two or three photos is enough to get started.
Site visit
We measure, photograph and listen. You leave knowing what we found.
Written quote
Clear scope, fixed price and a timeline. A short document you only need to read once.
Work and handover
We protect, carry out the work and clean up. At the end we walk through it with you before the final instalment.
Mineral paint
Lisbon's walls need to breathe
Many of Lisbon's older buildings have lime walls. A plastic paint seals the wall, the damp stays trapped and, a few winters later, you get salt bloom (salitre), stains and peeling paint. That is why we use KEIM, a German mineral paint that is far better on these walls: it lets them breathe and lasts much longer. And it is not a luxury. On a typical job the price difference is small, because the paint is only part of the cost.
Technical guide
What Lisbon's walls have taught us
Straight answers to the questions we hear on site visits. No sales pitch, written to be read before you ask anyone for a quote.
Why exterior paint peels
Exterior paint nearly always peels because of moisture trapped in the wall. Where the water gets in, how to confirm it, and what to do in the right order.
Read
Eight questions to ask of any façade painting quote
Before choosing who paints your building, ask these eight questions. They prevent surprises in the price, the timeline and the residents' daily life.
ReadMineral or acrylic paint: which to choose
Mineral silicate paint bonds with the render and lets the wall breathe. Acrylic forms a film. How to choose the right one for each wall.
ReadFrequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover?
All of Greater Lisbon, most often Lisbon, Oeiras and Cascais. For façade work we travel across the whole metropolitan area.
How much does it cost to paint a home or a façade?
It depends mostly on the state of the walls. The quickest way to find out is to send us two or three photos on WhatsApp: we reply with an estimate. If it makes sense, we book a visit and send a written quote.
What if extra work turns up along the way?
No additional work is carried out or invoiced without your written approval. On façade jobs, the most common surprises are priced in the proposal from the start.
Do I have to move out while you paint?
No. We work room by room, protect floors and furniture, and leave the home usable at the end of each day. The wall paints we use are water based and low in odour.
Which paints do you use?
Whatever the surface calls for. KEIM mineral silicate paints on lime renders and old walls, CIN systems on plaster, wood and metal, Secil mortars and Sika sealants for repairs. If you would rather buy the paint yourself, we give you the exact specification with no margin on our side.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Visits, quotes and updates can all be in English. Many of our clients are people who moved to Lisbon and want to understand exactly what is being done to their home.
Can painting be charged at 6% VAT?
On many jobs in residential property, yes. Improvement and conservation works on homes can qualify for the reduced rate, under conditions. We check case by case and state it in the quote.
Are you insured, and is the work guaranteed?
Yes. We carry public liability insurance, available on request, and workmanship comes with a written guarantee under the conditions stated in the quote.
Show us the wall
Two photos and one sentence are enough to get started. We tell you what we think and book the visit.
Or call: +351 917 230 287
