Preparing exterior surfaces before painting in Fuerteventura
Exterior paint lasts only as well as the surface beneath it. In Fuerteventura, sun, wind and marine exposure make preparation particularly important. An extra coat cannot stabilise loose render, remove a source of damp or repair a moving crack.
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Identify the failure before choosing the coating
Separate dirt, powdering, peeling layers, salt deposits and moisture marks. Different elevations may need different preparation because exposure varies. Photograph wide views and close details, noting previous repairs and when damage returns. Repeated cracks or persistent damp need assessment before the painter hides the evidence.
- Loose coatings
- Cracks and open junctions
- Damp patches
- Rusting metalwork
- Window and door seals
Specify the preparation sequence
The quote should explain cleaning, removal of unstable material, repairs and compatible primer as applicable. Follow product conditions and drying intervals. Plan work around wind, temperature and direct sun rather than treating weather as irrelevant. Protect nearby joinery and access routes, and specify safe access equipment for elevated work.
Compare repairs separately from painted area
Two façades with equal surface area can need very different preparation. Ask which repairs and finishing coats are included, what remains excluded and how concealed defects will be handled. Keep product references and colour details for maintenance. Never infer a fixed service life from the number of coats alone.
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