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Exterior Preparation
Peeling and failing paintwork on the decorative timber shutters, scraped back and prepared before any new coatings were introduced.
Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield · Case study
Exterior House Painting & Decoration in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
A complete exterior redecoration of a detached home in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, featuring extensive preparation, Farrow & Ball Strong White painted brickwork and contrasting grey timber shutters.
Full exterior redecoration programme
Full exterior redecoration of a detached home — masonry, timber shutters and external detailing
Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
Transformation
Before & after.
BeforeAfterThe brief
A considered, long-term finish.
The Four Oaks Painting & Decorating team completed a full exterior redecoration of this detached home in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield.
The property had previously been painted, but a number of areas were showing clear signs of weathering and coating failure. The masonry needed refreshing, while several of the decorative timber shutters had deteriorated considerably, with peeling and flaking paint exposing the coatings beneath.
As with any exterior decorating project, simply applying another coat of paint would not have produced the finish or longevity we were looking for — so the job began with thorough preparation before the new exterior coatings were applied.
Project specification
The detail behind the finish.
Timeframe
Full exterior redecoration programme
Scope
Full exterior redecoration of a detached home — masonry, timber shutters and external detailing
Location
Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield
Property type
Detached residential property
Property status
Occupied family home
Products used
Farrow & Ball Strong White exterior masonry · exterior timber coatings to shutters and detailing
Spray systems
Brush and roller application · ladder and safe high-level access to gables and elevations
Challenges
What this project demanded.
- 01Previously coated brickwork requiring consistent coverage across brick faces and mortar joints
- 02Heavily weathered decorative timber shutters with peeling and failing paintwork
- 03Large two-storey elevations and high gable areas needing safe access
- 04Protecting paving, decking, paths and planted garden areas throughout
- 05Cutting in neatly around windows, doors, external fittings and detailing
Process gallery
Stage by stage.
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Protection & Side Elevations
Side passage areas prepared with surfaces protected by dust sheets, keeping the surrounding paving, paths and garden areas clean throughout.
03
High-Level Masonry
Rear elevation masonry painting in progress, working from top to bottom with appropriate access equipment to keep the finish consistent across the elevation.
04
Front Elevation In Progress
Cutting in around the first-floor windows and shutters on the front elevation, with decking and planting fully sheeted below.
05
Detail Work & Darker Elements
Darker exterior detailing carried through selected areas of the property to tie the overall colour scheme together.
06
Garage & Outbuildings
Garage, side door and surrounding brickwork finished to match the main elevations for a consistent exterior throughout.
07
Finished Side Elevation
The completed side and front elevations in Farrow & Ball Strong White with contrasting grey shutters and door detailing.
08
The Finished Exterior
The finished front elevation — fresher and more contemporary, without dramatically changing the original character of the property.
Craft
Preparation & finish.
Preparation
Loose and failing coatings were removed, surfaces scraped and sanded where necessary, and defective areas prepared before any new paint was introduced. Particular attention was needed around the decorative shutters, where the existing finish had broken down heavily in places. Paving, decking, paths and garden areas were protected throughout.
Finish details
Painted brick elevations finished in Farrow & Ball Strong White — a softer off-white with subtle grey undertones — with contrasting grey timber shutters and darker detailing carried through selected areas to tie the exterior scheme together.
Services included
Everything in scope.
- Exterior masonry and painted brickwork
- Preparation and repair of failing exterior coatings
- Decorative timber shutter preparation and redecoration
- Exterior doors, porch and external timber detailing
- Garage door and outbuilding decorating
- High-level gable and elevation decorating
- Full protection of paving, decking, paths and gardens
Outcome
The customer result.
The completed project has transformed the appearance of the house without dramatically changing its original style.
The combination of Farrow & Ball Strong White painted brickwork, contrasting grey shutters and darker exterior detailing has given the property a much fresher and more contemporary appearance.
More importantly, the underlying surfaces were properly prepared before decorating, helping provide a much more durable exterior finish.
Quick answers
About this project.
- What paint was used on the exterior?
- The main painted brick elevations were finished in Farrow & Ball Strong White — a softer off-white with subtle grey undertones — with the decorative timber shutters redecorated in a contrasting grey.
- Why was so much preparation needed?
- The property had been painted before, but the coatings were weathering and failing in places. Loose paint was removed, surfaces scraped and sanded, and defective areas made good before redecoration — without that work, a new coat would not last.
- Do you carry out exterior painting in Four Oaks and Sutton Coldfield?
- Yes. Four Oaks Painting & Decorating provides exterior painting and decorating throughout Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Mere Green, Little Aston, Streetly and the surrounding areas — including masonry painting, render, timber windows, fascias, soffits and full house exterior redecorations.
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