Posts in Exterior & Weatherproofing

Professional painter applying weather-resistant exterior paint from scaffolding on a house

Why ‘Just Weather-Resistant Paint’ Isn’t Enough Without Professional Outdoor Application

Premium weather-resistant paints still fail early without correct preparation and professional application. Here’s why technique, not the[…]

Professional painters working on the exterior of an elevated South Dublin hillside property

7 Signs Your Kilternan or South Dublin Hills Property Needs Professional Painters

Cracked render, damp stains and fading paint are early warnings that a hillside home needs attention. Here[…]

A professional set of outdoor acrylic paints and brushes next to a decorative garden statue.

Best Paint for Outdoor Decorations: Technical Selection

Which paint and primer for garden ornaments, planters, plastic and resin pots, garden furniture and metal decor,[…]

A modern Irish home with a grey and white acrylic exterior paint finish, standing against a typical green landscape.

Acrylic Exterior Paint: A Guide for Irish Homeowners

Discover why acrylic exterior paint is the top choice for Irish weather. Learn how acrylic masonry paint[…]

Best Concrete Effect Paint Ireland: Modern Exterior Guide

Best Concrete Effect Paint Ireland: Modern Exterior Guide

Discover the best concrete effect paint in Ireland to give your home a modern, industrial look. Learn[…]

Best Exterior Wood Paint for Irish Homes

Best Exterior Wood Paint for Irish Homes

Tackle the Irish weather head-on! Find out which exterior wood paint is best for your home, focusing[…]

Best Exterior Masonry Paint Ireland: Your Guide

Best Masonry Paint for Render and Pebble Dash in Ireland

Which masonry paint suits your render, pebble dash, brick or stone? The three types explained, with six[…]

Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Primer for Irish Homes

Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Primer for Irish Homes

Discover the best exterior paint primer for your Irish home and learn why proper priming is crucial[…]

Dublin exterior painting: when is the best time to paint

How We Choose Exterior Paint for Ireland’s Weather

How S&R Paint chooses the paint system for an Irish exterior: what we check on the wall,[…]

Small house with faded, peeling white paint on its walls

Dublin Exterior Painting: When’s the Best Time?

When is the best time to paint the exterior of a house in Ireland? A season-by-season guide[…]

How We Work

Browsing the guides? Here is what we commit to on every job we take on.



  • A quote after we see the job
    We look at the surfaces on site and quote for your property, not a guess over the phone.


  • Floors and furniture protected
    Protective coverings go down over furniture and flooring before any work starts.


  • Cleaned up every day
    We clear the site at the end of every working day, not just at the end of the job.


  • A final walkthrough
    We walk the finished job with you before we call it done.

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