Painting Older Homes in Goodwood and Parow

Goodwood, Parow and the surrounding older Northern Suburbs suburbs have a significant stock of pre-1980 homes that present specific painting challenges. Understanding what makes these properties different from newer homes is essential for getting a lasting result.

Multiple Old Paint Layers

Older Goodwood homes have typically been painted many times. When accumulated paint layers collectively lose adhesion, a new topcoat simply continues the failure. Properly assess existing paint before repainting - remove failed layers, apply bonding primer, then topcoat. Never apply new paint over flaking or poorly bonded old paint.

Steel Windows and Rust

Steel Crittal-style windows are common on pre-1980 Goodwood and Parow properties. These rust progressively without proper maintenance. Correct treatment: grind or wire brush to clean bare metal, apply zinc-phosphate primer, then hard enamel. Never paint over rust. See our anti-rust guide for Goodwood homes.

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