Arranmac completed exterior painting and decorating works on a large block of flats on Owls Road in Boscombe. The project involved high-level access, full surface preparation, masonry repairs, exterior wall painting, timber finishing, and metalwork painting.
As the building included high-level areas, the work was completed using a cherry picker and mobile tower scaffold. This allowed the team to safely access the upper elevations, soffits, windows, masonry, doors, and balcony railings.
The Brief
The client required the exterior of the block of flats to be cleaned, prepared, repaired, and repainted. The main aim was to improve the appearance of the building while ensuring all surfaces were properly treated before decoration.
The project included work to:
- Exterior masonry walls
- Fascias and soffits
- UPVC window surrounds
- Front door timberwork
- Balcony metal railings
- Hairline cracks and surface imperfections
Surface Cleaning and Preparation
Before any painting began, the Arranmac team washed down the exterior surfaces, including the fascias, soffits, plastic windows, and walls.
The masonry walls were treated with a fungicidal wash to help remove organic growth and prepare the surface for painting. Once dry, the walls were washed again with clean water before further preparation began.
All masonry surfaces were then scraped down, with any loose or failing material removed. Hairline cracks were raked out and stabilised before being filled with masonry filler. Surface imperfections across the front elevation were also filled and prepared before painting
Masonry Repairs and Exterior Wall Painting
Once the masonry repairs had been completed, all repaired areas were spot coated before the full masonry painting system was applied.
The exterior walls were finished with two full coats of smooth masonry paint in Magnolia, helping to create a clean, consistent finish across the building.
As part of the preparation works, the team also sealed around the UPVC windows using silicone to help create a neat and well-finished edge around the window frames.
Timberwork Preparation and Painting
Although there was limited timberwork on this project, the front door was prepared and painted as part of the overall exterior decorating works.
The door was first washed down to remove grease and grime, before being scraped, rubbed down, and treated where required. Bare timber was given a wood preservative, then cracks and imperfections were filled, rubbed down again, and spot coated.
The timberwork was then finished with two undercoats and a gloss topcoat to provide a clean, durable finish.
Metalwork and Balcony Railings
Some of the balcony railings on the flats were metal and required preparation and repainting.
The metalwork was scraped down, rubbed down, and prepared in line with the condition of the surface. Any rusted areas were treated with a rust-inhibiting primer before two coats of suitable metal paint were applied.
Using the correct preparation method and paint system helped ensure the railings were properly treated and finished for exterior exposure.
Working Safely and Keeping the Site Organised
Due to the scale and height of the building, access was carefully managed using a cherry picker and mobile tower scaffold.
Arranmac also maintained on-site welfare facilities and a small Harris fenced compound, helping keep the working area organised, safe, and controlled throughout the project.
As with all Arranmac decorating projects, the site was left clean and tidy once the works were complete.
The Result
The completed project gave the block of flats a cleaner, fresher, and more consistent exterior finish.
Through careful washing, fungicidal treatment, crack repairs, masonry filling, timber preparation, metalwork treatment, and two coats of smooth masonry paint, Arranmac delivered a well-managed exterior decorating project in Boscombe.
Services Used
- Exterior painting
- Exterior decorating
- Masonry painting
- Block of flats decorating
- Fascia and soffit cleaning
- UPVC window preparation
- Hairline crack repairs
- Masonry filling
- Timber door painting
- Metal railing painting
- High-level access decorating
Need Exterior Painting or Decorating in Boscombe?
Arranmac provides professional painting, decorating, and property maintenance services across Boscombe, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and the surrounding areas.
From exterior masonry painting and timberwork to metal railings, crack repairs, and high-level access decorating, Arranmac can manage the full process from preparation through to final clean-up.
