Painting Older Homes in Kenilworth and Wynberg

Kenilworth, Wynberg and Rondebosch have some of the finest older residential stock in Cape Town - inter-war homes with generous proportions, gracious gardens and real architectural character. Painting these homes correctly requires understanding what makes older construction different and choosing products and processes accordingly.

Multiple Old Paint Layers

Homes built between the 1920s and 1960s have typically been painted many times. When accumulated paint layers lose adhesion collectively, a new topcoat continues the failure. Assess existing paint adhesion before repainting - remove all failed layers, apply bonding primer, then topcoat. Never apply new paint over flaking or poorly bonded old paint.

Steel Windows

Steel Crittal-style windows are common on older Kenilworth and Wynberg properties. In the Southern Suburbs' wet winters, these rust progressively. Correct treatment: grind or wire brush to clean bare metal, apply zinc-phosphate primer, then hard enamel. Annual inspection and touch-up is essential. See our anti-rust guide.

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