Blog - Barker Whittle

Set The Mood With Colour: Here's How

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:29:27 GMT

If you’re thinking repainting your home or office, you’ve probably stumbled across blogs that share tropes like “red conveys power” and “blue helps you think”. By the time the commercial painters arrive, you’ll already need a clear idea of what paint you’ll be choosing. We share 5 principles that help you set the mood of your rooms with colour.

A Novice's Guide to Taking Care of Painted Walls

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:38:40 GMT

Dipping into the world of painting easily conjures images of slapping paint up on the walls with your family on a breezy Sunday afternoon. What doesn’t often come to mind are the many little things that go into preparing for those few hours of fun. A successful DIY home paint job is tied to how well you’ve planned for it, so we’ve put together a list of things that make the difference between success and failure.

5 Signs You Need to Repaint Your Property

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:59:18 GMT

Being in charge of managing a property is a quick lesson in how continuous maintenance is the key to keeping your head above water. A timeous repaint is essential to protect your property against costlier wear and tear. Here are 5 common signs that it’s time to freshen up your walls:

Add Value to Each Room, with Just One Paint

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:33:42 GMT

When you think about giving your home a fresh look, it’s easy to jump to the idea that bigger is better. Before you reach for the renovator’s number and start making structural changes, consider how a coat of paint could lead you to some quick wins with great returns. Whether you’re wanting to spruce up your home to sell or to create new memories in, here’s how to make paint add value without the risk of overcapitalising.

4 Building Exteriors to Inspire You

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:25:56 GMT

It’s been more than 40 years since Barker-Whittle opened its doors as commercial painters in Perth. Before long we realised that the best way to stay on top of the game as a premier commercial painting service, is to keep finding inspiration from great examples of architecture and exterior painting around the world. Here are four of our current favourites that show just what can happen when you combine raw creativity with technical mastery:

5 Home Interiors to Inspire Your Next Home Refresh

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:25:13 GMT

What better way to celebrate a new beginning than by refreshing your living space with a new look? After more than 40 years as a home painting service, we’ve seen trends come and go, while some have stood the test of time. Here’s a look at five classic home interior style elements to inspire your next upgrade.

Lessons From My 32 Years In Strata Painting Services: A Q&A with Peter Barker

admin — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:21:37 GMT

“Strata Painting” — the very words can strike a chord in any facilities manager’s heart. Keeping buildings in pristine condition really is a full-time job, and nothing says “full working order” better than a coordinated and well-maintained appearance.

Common Pitfalls in Home Painting Renovation and How to Avoid Them

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:09:37 GMT

They say “change is as good as a holiday” and giving your place a fresh lick of paint can be as refreshing as a costlier structural renovation. But if you’re new to home painting, you might be surprised to find it more complex than first imagined.

In this blog, you’ll learn to keep an eye on and avoid some common first-time pitfalls and mistakes.

Home Painting in 2025

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:55:11 GMT

Futurism is now a legitimate profession — and we’re not talking about the early 20th-century Italian art movement. Today’s Futurists make educated guesses about which aspects of the lived experience — from the natural world to philosophical concepts and cultural behaviours — are likely to continue, and which are likely to become obsolete. This trend-spotting even has an impact on what home painting might look like by, say, 2025. Here are some of the more practical possible futures we can look forward to:

New Team Member

webmaster@westcoastonline.com.au (West Coast Online) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:39:02 GMT

The team at Barker-Whittle are happy to announce the employment of one of Perth's most experienced painters, Greg Migro. Greg started his painting career way back in 1967 when he embarked on his apprenticeship for one of Perth's longest running painting contractors.