Painters Onrus
Protective Coatings Cape Town provides professional painting services in Onrus and Onrusrivier for coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, guesthouses, rental properties, roofs, damp-related repainting, timber decks, pergolas, fascias, rust-prone metalwork, boundary walls, retaining walls, garden walls and residential maintenance projects.
Onrus is a coastal residential and holiday-home area near Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast. It has its own village feel around Onrus River and Onrus Beach, with family homes, second homes, older holiday properties, guesthouses, rental cottages, gardens, timber features and sea-facing homes exposed to salt air, wind-driven rain, UV and winter damp.
Every Onrus quotation includes a written diagnostic report, a clear written scope of work, full-time employed painters, preparation-first workmanship, OUTsurance Public Liability Insurance and daily supervision by a working foreman.
Onrus Painting Conditions
Onrus is more family-home, holiday-home and residential maintenance focused than Hermanus.
Closed-up homes can hide damp, mould, rust, poor ventilation and timber weathering.
Decks, pergolas, fascias, gates, railings and garage doors need careful preparation.
Paint does not fix active damp, and roof painting does not fix active leaks.
Why Onrus Painting Must Beat Generic Lead-Generation Pages
Lead-generation pages often treat Onrus like a small location name. Real Onrus painting needs coastal preparation, holiday-home diagnosis, long-distance owner communication, timber preparation, deck maintenance, rust treatment, roofline checks, damp diagnosis, garden-wall assessment and clear written reporting.
Written Diagnostic Report
Every quotation explains salt contamination, damp, mould, timber weathering, deck condition, rust, roofline staining, boundary-wall moisture and preparation needs.
Not a Lead-Generation Company
Clients deal directly with Protective Coatings Cape Town, not a marketing website passing enquiries to unknown subcontractors.
Holiday-Home Reporting
Written scopes help owners, agents, caretakers and property managers understand what was found and what must be corrected.
Full-Time Employed Painters
Our Onrus work is completed by full-time employed painters, with direct accountability for preparation, protection, site conduct and finish quality.
Working Foreman Daily
A working foreman is present daily to manage preparation, salt washing, timber, rust treatment, access, protection, communication and clean-up.
OUTsurance Public Liability
We carry Public Liability Insurance through OUTsurance, important for coastal homes, holiday homes, guesthouses, roofs, timber and managed properties.
Professional Painters in Onrus and Onrusrivier
Protective Coatings Cape Town provides professional painting services in Onrus and Onrusrivier for coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, guesthouses, rental properties, roofs, damp-related repainting, timber decks, pergolas, fascias, rust-prone metalwork, boundary walls, retaining walls, garden walls and residential maintenance projects.
This page targets clients searching specifically for painters Onrus, painters Onrus Overberg, painters Onrus River, painters Onrusrivier, painters in Onrus, painting contractors Onrus, house painters Onrus, residential painters Onrus, coastal painters Onrus, exterior painters Onrus, interior painters Onrus, roof painters Onrus, damp proofing Onrus, holiday home painters Onrus, guesthouse painters Onrus, timber painters Onrus and rust treatment painting Onrus.
Onrus is a coastal residential and holiday-home area near Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast. It has its own village feel around Onrus River and Onrus Beach, with family homes, second homes, older holiday properties, guesthouses, rental cottages, gardens, timber features and sea-facing homes exposed to salt air, wind-driven rain, UV and winter damp.
This Onrus page sits under our Overberg Painters hub. For the larger nearby town, visit Painters Hermanus. For nearby coastal areas, visit Painters Vermont, Painters Arabella Estate, Painters Kleinmond, Painters Betty’s Bay, Painters Pringle Bay and Painters Rooi Els.
For the full list of services, visit Painting Services Cape Town. For all areas covered by Protective Coatings Cape Town, visit Cape Peninsula Painting Service Areas.
Onrus differs from Hermanus because it is less town-centre, apartment, body-corporate and commercial focused. Hermanus has the stronger apartment, managed-building, guesthouse and commercial layer, while Onrus is more family-home, holiday-home, coastal-home and residential maintenance focused. Onrus also differs from Vermont because Onrus has a stronger beach-and-river holiday-home identity, while Vermont is quieter and more residential or nature-edge in feel. It differs from Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els because those are more exposed Hangklip and Kogelberg coastal villages, while Onrus is closer to Hermanus but still faces strong coastal salt, damp, timber weathering and wind.
Every Protective Coatings Cape Town quotation in Onrus includes a written diagnostic report and a clear written scope of work. We assess salt contamination, coastal wind exposure, wind-driven rain, UV chalking, winter damp, mould, algae, closed-up holiday-home damp, timber weathering, deck condition, pergola condition, rust, roofline staining, gutters, flashings, ridge caps, roof-to-wall junctions, boundary-wall moisture, retaining-wall damp, old coatings, poor adhesion, access requirements and site protection before specifying the work.
Why Painting in Onrus Requires Coastal, Holiday-Home, Roofline, Timber, Rust and Damp Experience
Onrus is a particular kind of Overberg painting area. The work is usually not dominated by apartment blocks or commercial buildings. It is more often about homes: family homes, holiday homes, rental homes, older coastal houses, guesthouses, roofs, gardens, timber, decks, pergolas and boundary walls.
Onrus is a coastal residential village. It is quieter and more residential than Hermanus. This means most painting work needs to be planned around homes, gardens, family routines, holiday access, rental turnover and owners who may live elsewhere. The work must be neat, practical, well reported and durable enough for coastal exposure.
Holiday homes that stand closed between visits are one of the main Onrus painting realities. When a coastal property stands closed for weeks or months, moisture, mould, rust, timber weathering and roofline defects can develop unseen. A wall may look like it needs paint, but the real issue may be damp, poor ventilation, a roofline defect, boundary-wall moisture or mould growth.
Salt air, wind-driven rain and strong UV affect Onrus homes daily. Exterior walls collect salt residue, grime, chalking, mould and algae. If those surfaces are not washed thoroughly before painting, the new coating can adhere to contamination instead of stable substrate. Wind-driven rain affects walls, windows, rooflines and exposed elevations, while strong coastal UV fades paint and creates chalking.
Timber, decks, pergolas and rust-prone metalwork are especially important in Onrus. Timber greys, cracks and sheds old coatings in salt air and sun. Gates, railings, garage doors, fencing and exposed steelwork rust quickly if not prepared properly. Rust must be treated and timber must be sanded, repaired and coated correctly.
Onrus Property Types and Painting Conditions
Onrus has a residential and holiday-home property mix. Each type needs a slightly different painting plan.
Holiday Homes and Second Homes
Many Onrus homes stand closed between visits, allowing damp, mould, rust, poor ventilation, timber weathering and roofline defects to build up unseen.
Coastal Homes and Family Homes
Homes near Onrus River, Onrus Beach and coastal residential streets are affected by salt air, UV, rooflines, gardens, timber and wind-driven rain.
Guesthouses and Rental Properties
Guesthouses, self-catering cottages and rental homes need clean presentation, durable finishes, practical access planning and scheduling around bookings where relevant.
Older Homes
Older Onrus homes can have ageing plaster, timber, previous coatings, cracks, damp, weak adhesion and repainting history that must be assessed before new coatings are applied.
Roofs and Roofline Areas
Gutters, flashings, ridge caps, blocked gutters and roof-to-wall junctions can cause staining, ceiling marks, damp and repeat paint failure.
Boundary and Garden Walls
Boundary walls, retaining walls and garden walls are affected by soil moisture, irrigation, planted beds, shade, poor drainage and coastal damp.
Timber Features
Decks, pergolas, fascias, timber windows, timber doors and trims need careful cleaning, sanding, repairs, priming and coating selection.
Metalwork
Gates, garage doors, railings, fencing, burglar bars and exposed steelwork need rust treatment and correct priming before repainting.
Managed Properties Where Relevant
Smaller sectional title, townhouse or shared-property projects may need written scopes, access planning, owner communication and consistent finishes.
Onrus River, Onrus Beach and Coastal Residential Painting Conditions
We are often asked about painting in and around Onrus River, Onrus Beach and the surrounding coastal residential streets. The local setting matters because a home closer to the beach, a lower-lying house near greener river pockets and a home higher on an exposed slope can all weather differently.
Near Onrus Beach
Properties near Onrus Beach and more sea-facing streets usually need more attention to salt washing, UV exposure, rust treatment, timber preparation, rooflines and exterior coating selection. Sea air and wind can shorten coating life if the surface is not cleaned and prepared correctly.
Near Onrus River
Homes around Onrus River and greener pockets can experience more shade, damp, mould, algae and garden-wall moisture. These areas need careful damp diagnosis, washing, mould treatment, boundary-wall assessment and correct coating systems.
Village Edge and Slope Properties
Homes on more exposed edges or slopes can take wind-driven rain at rooflines, gutters, window zones and exterior cracks. These properties often need roofline checks, crack repairs, rust treatment and proper preparation before repainting.
Properties Near Hermanus, Vermont and Sandbaai
Homes near the Hermanus, Vermont and Sandbaai sides of the Onrus area may share coastal exposure, holiday-home access needs, family-home maintenance, roofline staining, timber weathering and boundary-wall moisture patterns.
Onrus Holiday-Home, Family-Home, Guesthouse and Rental-Property Painting
Onrus painting is strongly linked to holiday-home and residential maintenance. Owners often need more than a painter. They need someone to inspect the property properly, explain what the coast has done, report clearly and provide a written scope that can be understood even if the owner is not on site.
For holiday homes, we assess damp, mould, ventilation marks, timber weathering, rust, roofline staining and boundary-wall issues before painting. For family homes, we work neatly around the household and protect floors, furniture, paving, gardens and finishes. For guesthouses and rental properties, we plan around bookings, access, guest areas and clean daily presentation where relevant.
Access can be arranged with owners, agents, caretakers or property managers where required. A working foreman is on site daily to supervise preparation, access, protection, communication and quality. This matters on coastal and holiday-home properties where daily accountability and direct communication are important.
This is one of the strongest ways Protective Coatings Cape Town competes against generic lead-generation websites. We do not simply collect your enquiry and pass it to someone else. We inspect, diagnose, quote, prepare, supervise and complete the work with direct accountability.
Painting Services in Onrus
Interior Painting in Onrus
Our Interior Painters service repaints Onrus coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, guesthouses, rental homes, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living areas, passages, stairwells and guest rooms.
Interior painting in Onrus may include low-odour systems where suitable, mould treatment where needed and durable washable finishes for practical residential living. Closed-up holiday-home damp and mould checks are especially important in Onrus interiors because moisture can show up in cupboards, corners, bathrooms, window zones and poorly ventilated rooms. Floors, furniture, timber, tiles, glazing, fitted cupboards, staircases, joinery and existing finishes are protected where applicable.
Exterior Painting in Onrus
Our Exterior Painters service prepares and repaints Onrus coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, guesthouses, rental homes, older homes, boundary walls, retaining walls, garden walls, exterior plaster, gutters, fascia boards, timber trims, decks, pergolas, metal gates, garage doors, fencing, railings and burglar bars.
Exterior preparation may include washing salt residue, grime, mould, algae and chalking from walls, checking old coatings for adhesion, repairing cracks, treating damp, preparing timber and decks, treating rust on metalwork, checking rooflines and applying coating systems suited to Onrus salt air, UV, wind-driven rain and coastal weather.
Roof Painting in Onrus
Our Roof Painters service paints suitable tiled roofs, cement tile roofs, concrete roofs, IBR roofs and Chromadek roofs across Onrus coastal homes, holiday houses, guesthouses and rental properties.
Before roof coating is specified, we check gutters, downpipes, flashings, ridge caps, roof-to-wall junctions, parapets, blocked gutters, roofline staining, rust and active leak indicators. Roof painting is a protective coating applied once the roof is sound. It does not fix active leaks.
Where qualifying specifications are followed and roof defects are resolved first, roof coating can maintain integrity for approximately 7 to 8 years. Active leaks, flashing failure, cracked parapets, blocked gutters and roof-to-wall junction problems must be resolved first.
Damp Proofing and Waterproofing Before Repainting
Damp Proofing Cape Town is often needed before repainting Onrus properties because wind-driven rain, coastal damp, winter rain, shaded walls, bathrooms, kitchens, window reveals, exterior cracks, boundary walls, retaining walls, garden walls, rooflines, sea-facing walls and closed-up holiday-home damp can all undermine paint systems.
Paint does not fix active damp. If moisture is moving through from behind a wall, roof junction, window reveal, retaining wall, garden wall or damp plaster, that source must be dealt with first.
Residential Painting in Onrus
Our Residential Painters Cape Town service assists Onrus homeowners, holiday-home owners, landlords and property managers with coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, older homes, newer homes, rental properties, pre-sale properties and investment properties.
Residential painting is the core of Onrus work. The focus is usually on coastal durability, proper preparation, careful protection of outdoor areas, timber maintenance and practical planning around owner access rather than complex town-centre or apartment-block coordination.
Commercial Painting in Onrus Where Relevant
Our Commercial Painters service can assist Onrus guesthouses, small business premises and visitor-facing properties where relevant.
Commercial painting is not the main identity of Onrus. Where it applies, we plan around guest access, signage protection, quiet work practices, clean presentation and daily clean-up.
Body Corporate and Estate Painting in Onrus Where Relevant
Our Body Corporate and Estate Painting Cape Town service can assist smaller managed properties, shared buildings, townhouse schemes or sectional-title properties in Onrus where relevant.
These projects may need written scopes, access planning, resident notices, phased work, trustee or managing-agent communication and consistent finishes. Larger apartment-block and body-corporate painting is more characteristic of Hermanus, while Onrus remains more residential and holiday-home focused.
All Painting Services
For the complete overview of services available in Onrus, visit Painting Services Cape Town.
Onrus Roofs, Gutters, Boundary Walls, Garden Walls and Winter-Rain Painting Problems
In Onrus, paint failure often starts at the moisture edges of the property: gutters, roof-to-wall junctions, windows, boundary walls, retaining walls, garden walls and shaded areas.
Wind-driven rain and rooflines can push moisture into roof-to-wall junctions, flashings, fascia zones, window reveals and exposed wall sections. The peeling seen on a wall below may come from a roofline defect higher up.
Boundary walls, retaining walls and garden walls often fail because moisture enters from behind through soil pressure, irrigation, planted beds or poor drainage. Repainting the visible face alone does not solve the real problem.
Closed-up holiday homes can develop stale damp conditions that affect walls, ceilings, window reveals, cupboards and joinery. Repainting without addressing the moisture and ventilation cause usually leads to repeat failure.
Nearby Overberg Areas We Also Serve
Onrus forms part of our wider Overberg Painters service area. We also work in nearby Overberg areas where project size, timing and scope make sense.
Painters Hermanus
Painters Hermanus covers the larger nearby town with stronger apartment, body corporate, guesthouse, commercial and managed-building painting needs.
Painters Vermont
Painters Vermont covers nearby quieter residential and nature-edge coastal homes, damp walls, roofline issues, timber, rust and salt-air preparation.
Painters Arabella Estate
Painters Arabella Estate covers estate homes, golf estate-style properties, high-value finishes, roofs, boundary walls, landscaping protection and estate communication.
Painters Kleinmond
Painters Kleinmond covers more exposed coastal homes, holiday properties, roofs, timber, rust, boundary walls and damp-related repainting.
Common Paint Problems in Onrus
The most common Onrus paint problems overlap across coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, guesthouses, rental cottages, roofs, timber decks, pergolas, boundary walls and older properties. A single Onrus holiday home can have salt residue on the exterior, damp from being closed up, roofline staining, rust on railings, timber weathering and boundary-wall moisture at the same time.
Salt Contamination
Onrus exterior walls collect salt residue, grime, chalking, mould and algae. If salt contamination is not removed before painting, the new coating can bond to contamination instead of the wall.
UV Fading and Chalking
Strong coastal UV breaks exterior coatings down into powdery chalk and fades colour. New paint cannot bond to chalk, so chalking must be removed or stabilised before repainting.
Wind-Driven Rain
Wind-driven rain forces moisture into cracks, window reveals, rooflines, fascia zones and exposed wall sections. These points must be repaired before repainting.
Winter Rain and Damp
Wet winters and shaded walls leave surfaces slow to dry. Damp must be diagnosed and resolved rather than painted over.
Mould and Algae
Shaded, damp coastal walls and closed-up holiday homes can grow mould and algae. These growths must be killed and cleaned before painting.
Rust on Gates, Railings and Garage Doors
Salt air corrodes gates, garage doors, railings, fencing, burglar bars and exposed steelwork. Rust must be treated and the metal correctly primed before repainting.
Timber Deck and Pergola Weathering
Decks, pergolas, fascias, windows and doors grey, crack and shed old coatings in the salt and sun. Timber needs cleaning, sanding, repair and the correct coating system.
Boundary and Garden Wall Damp
Boundary walls, retaining walls and garden walls hold moisture from soil, irrigation and poor drainage, so paint flakes and discolours unless the source is addressed.
Roofline Staining
Blocked gutters, cracked ridge caps, poor flashings and roof-to-wall junctions can leave staining and persistent damp along the roofline.
Closed-Up Holiday-Home Damp
Homes that stand empty for weeks or months can develop damp, mould and ventilation problems unseen, especially in cupboards, corners, bathrooms and window zones.
Poor Adhesion and Failed Old Coatings
Old coatings may be loose, chalky, contaminated or poorly bonded. New paint must not be applied until weak layers are removed or stabilised.
Repeated Failure from Unresolved Defects
The most costly pattern is repainting the same wall, deck, timber feature or roofline while the salt, damp, rust or roof defect remains unresolved.
Property Protection, Access Planning and Coastal Site Management
In Onrus, how a job is run matters because these are coastal, family, holiday and rental homes, often unoccupied or managed from a distance, where careful diagnosis and protection are essential.
Holiday-Home Access
Access can be coordinated with owners, agents, caretakers or property managers where required, with clear written scope and communication.
Guesthouse and Rental Scheduling
Guesthouse and rental-property painting can be planned around bookings, guests, arrivals, departures, changeovers and public-facing areas where relevant.
Quiet Residential Working Conditions
For family homes and permanent homes, work is planned around household routines, access, gardens, paving, pets, parking and daily clean-up.
Surface Protection
Floors, furniture, paving, gardens, roofs, windows, glass, boundary walls, retaining walls, timber, decks, pergolas, metalwork, railings and finishes are protected where applicable.
Timber and Rust Management
Decks, pergolas, fascias, windows, doors, gates, garage doors, railings and fencing are checked, cleaned, sanded, treated and primed according to condition.
Daily Clean-Up and Foreman Supervision
Daily clean-up is completed at the end of every working day, with a working foreman on site to supervise preparation, access, protection, communication and quality.
Our Preparation-First Painting Process in Onrus
Why Choose Protective Coatings Cape Town in Onrus?
Many painters and lead-generation websites will quote an Onrus coastal home, holiday house, rental cottage or guesthouse. Fewer will diagnose what a closed-up coastal home is hiding, wash salt off properly, treat rust at the source, prepare weathered decks and timber correctly, check rooflines and communicate clearly with owners who may not be on site.
Protective Coatings Cape Town is a real painting company, not a lead-generation platform. Clients deal directly with the company responsible for the site visit, diagnostic report, written scope, preparation, painting team, supervision, communication and finished result.
Our painters are full-time employed, never subcontractors. A working foreman is on site daily. Every quotation includes a written diagnostic report and clear scope of work. We carry Public Liability Insurance through OUTsurance, protect surrounding finishes, and take a preparation-first approach to salt air, wind, UV, damp, cracks, rust, timber, chalking, mould, algae, roofline defects, failed coatings and poor adhesion.
Provided damp, cracking, rust, contamination, poor adhesion, mould, algae, salt contamination, timber weathering, failed waterproofing and other defects are resolved first, properly prepared Onrus paintwork can maintain its integrity for approximately 8 to 10 years. Roof coating can maintain integrity for approximately 7 to 8 years where qualifying specifications are followed and roof defects are resolved first. Boundary walls, retaining walls, rising damp, active leaks, failed waterproofing, unresolved roof defects and ongoing moisture paths can carry limitations, and these are explained during the quotation stage.
Request an Onrus Painting Quote
Whether you own or manage an Onrus coastal home, Onrusrivier property, Onrus Beach home, Onrus River property, holiday house, family home, guesthouse, rental cottage, older home, newer coastal build, roof, timber deck, pergola, fascia, boundary wall, retaining wall, garden wall, rusted gate, garage door, railing or damp-related repainting project, Protective Coatings Cape Town can inspect the surfaces, identify the preparation requirements and provide a written quotation.
Call 061 235 6768 or visit our contact page for an Onrus painting quotation, written scope and diagnostic report.
Cape Town Painting Advice & Maintenance Guides
These guides support the Onrus page by explaining damp proofing, ceiling stains, peeling paint, bubbling paint, repainting cycles and interior colour choices that also affect coastal homes, holiday homes, timber, roofs, rooflines, closed-up homes, damp-prone walls and boundary walls.
Damp Proofing Before Painting in Hermanus
This is highly relevant to Onrus because coastal damp, shaded walls, rooflines, garden walls, boundary walls and closed-up holiday homes often need damp diagnosis before repainting.
Water Stains on Fish Hoek Ceilings
Useful for Onrus homes where roof leaks, blocked gutters, flashings, ridge caps or roof-to-wall junctions can cause ceiling stains.
Preventing Peeling Paint in Clifton
A useful coastal exterior guide on salt, contamination, chalking, moisture and adhesion failure. The same preparation logic applies to Onrus coastal exteriors.
Why Paint Bubbles in Constantia Homes
Helpful for understanding bubbling paint, damp plaster, poor adhesion and hidden moisture problems that can also affect Onrus walls and retaining walls.
When Camps Bay Homes Need Repainting
Explains warning signs that coastal walls, roofs, trims, timber, boundary walls and exterior coatings are due for maintenance.
Choosing Interior Colours in Gardens
A useful interior guide for holiday homes, guest rooms, rental interiors, family homes and refreshed spaces where presentation and comfort matter.
Painters Onrus FAQs
What makes painting in Onrus different?
Onrus is a coastal residential and holiday-home village near Hermanus. Painting here is shaped by salt air, wind-driven rain, UV, winter damp, closed-up holiday homes, timber decks, pergolas, rust-prone metalwork, boundary walls, garden walls and roofline defects.
Do you paint homes in Onrus and Onrusrivier?
Yes. Protective Coatings Cape Town paints coastal homes, holiday homes, family homes, rental properties, guesthouses, roofs, timber, boundary walls and damp-related repainting projects in Onrus and Onrusrivier.
How is Onrus different from Hermanus?
Hermanus has more apartment blocks, body corporates, commercial buildings and guesthouse density. Onrus is more residential and holiday-home focused, with coastal homes, family homes, rental cottages, gardens, timber decks, pergolas and owner-access planning.
Do you paint holiday homes in Onrus?
Yes. Many Onrus properties are holiday homes or second homes. We check for damp, mould, poor ventilation, rust, timber weathering and roofline issues before repainting, especially where the home has stood closed between visits.
Can you work with owners, agents or caretakers?
Yes. Access can be coordinated with owners, agents, caretakers or property managers where required. Written diagnostic reports and clear written scopes are useful for long-distance owners who are not always on site.
Do you paint homes near Onrus Beach and Onrus River?
Yes. Properties near Onrus Beach may need more salt washing, rust treatment and UV-resistant exterior preparation. Homes near Onrus River and greener pockets may need more damp, mould, algae and garden-wall moisture assessment.
Do you paint timber decks, pergolas, fascias, windows and doors in Onrus?
Yes. Onrus timber needs careful cleaning, sanding, repair, priming and suitable coating systems because salt air, sun, wind and moisture cause timber to grey, crack, move and shed old coatings.
Do you treat rust before painting metalwork?
Yes. Salt air accelerates corrosion on gates, garage doors, railings, fencing, burglar bars and exposed steelwork. Rust must be treated and the metal correctly primed before repainting.
Do you paint roofs in Onrus?
Yes. We paint suitable tiled roofs, cement tile roofs, concrete roofs, IBR roofs and Chromadek roofs across Onrus. Active leaks, flashing defects, blocked gutters, cracked ridge caps, parapet defects and roof-to-wall junction problems must be resolved before roof coating.
Can damp proofing be needed before repainting in Onrus?
Yes. Damp proofing may be needed where wind-driven rain, coastal damp, shaded walls, closed-up homes, bathrooms, kitchens, window reveals, rooflines, boundary walls, retaining walls or garden walls are causing paint failure. Paint does not fix active damp.
Why must Onrus exterior walls be washed before repainting?
Onrus exterior walls collect salt residue, grime, chalking, mould and algae. Paint applied over that weak layer bonds to contamination rather than the wall, so washing and preparation are essential before repainting.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Protective Coatings Cape Town uses full-time employed painters, not subcontractors. A working foreman is present on site daily to manage preparation, access, protection, painting, clean-up and communication.
Are you a lead-generation painting company?
No. Protective Coatings Cape Town is a real painting company. Clients deal directly with the company responsible for the site visit, diagnostic report, written scope, preparation, painting team, supervision and final result.
How long should properly prepared Onrus paintwork last?
Provided damp, cracking, rust, contamination, poor adhesion, mould, algae, salt contamination, timber weathering, failed waterproofing and related defects are resolved first, properly prepared Onrus paintwork can maintain its integrity for approximately 8 to 10 years. Roof coatings can maintain integrity for approximately 7 to 8 years where qualifying specifications are followed and roof defects are resolved first.
How do I request an Onrus painting quotation?
Call 061 235 6768 or visit the contact page to request an Onrus painting quotation, written diagnostic report and clear scope of work.
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