Insights

Insights

Practical guides and straight advice from the team at Canterbury Coatings.

Dark grey repainted weatherboard home with black garage doors

How to Choose the Right Exterior Paint for a New Zealand Home

A practical guide to picking exterior paint that stands up to New Zealand sun, salt and weather.

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Freshly painted living room interior with light walls and grey carpet

How to Prep a Room Before You Repaint the Inside

The prep steps that decide whether an interior repaint looks sharp or rough.

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Grey repainted bungalow with a dark timber deck and fresh lawn

How Often Should You Repaint Your House in New Zealand?

Realistic repaint timeframes for the inside and outside of a Kiwi home, and the signs to watch for.

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