Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with more than 24 years of experience in residential construction with a bachelors degree in Construction Management + Cert 4 in Waterproofing + WHS Officer
The Right Way to Install Wall Wrap According to Australian Standards
Learn the right way to install wall wrap according to Australian Standards. This guide explains the proper sequence for installing windows, doors, and wall wrap, highlighting the importance of correct installation for maintaining the building envelope and enhancing your home's energy efficiency.
Plasterboard Backblocking - What Is Backblocking and Why Do It?
Backblocking is crucial for plasterboard wall strength. It involves securing extra plasterboard behind joints for stability, preventing issues like cracking and damage over time. This guide explains the process, its importance, and how it meets building standards for durable wall construction.
Build Your Best Space: Applying Psychology at the Design Stage
Discover the impact of psychology in home design. This article explores how layout, lighting, and colour influence mood and wellbeing, offering insights on creating spaces that not only look good but also positively affect your mental health and happiness, tailored to your lifestyle needs.
Demystifying ITPs: A Guide to Inspection Test Plans
Understand the role of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) in construction. This guide explains how ITPs ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency in projects, covering their creation, implementation, and importance in managing construction quality and meeting client and regulatory standards.
C15: Your Ultimate Painting Inspection Checklist (from design to execution)
You don't need to be a painter to ensure a top finish on your new home. In this post we walk you through our painting checklist to help you oversee your builder's painting work, protect your investment, and ensure a best result.
C14 Checklist: The Homeowner’s Guide to Ceramic Tile Design & Installation
Planning ceramic tiling in your new home? The C14 Ceramic Tile Design & Installation Checklist is your step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time. From material selection to installation quality checks, we break it down so you can protect your investment and avoid costly rework.
C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!
The fixing stage is when plasterboard, cornices, joinery and tiling lock your home’s interior in place. I’ll walk you through the C12 Fixing Stage Checklist that helps you inspect gyprock, joinery, eaves, and tiling to avoid future issues.