Hey everyone, has anyone else noticed how much longer paint jobs seem to stick around these days compared to back in the early 2000s? I remember helping my uncle repaint his living room around 2005 or so—we just slapped on some cheap emulsion straight over the old flaky bits after a quick sand, and within three years it was peeling again like crazy. Now I see mates getting their places done and the walls still look fresh after a decade. Is it mostly down to better surface prep these days—like proper priming, filling, maybe even mist coats or using those modern sealers—mixing in with the old-school brush techniques? Curious what you lot think has really moved the needle on longevity.
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One thing that caught my eye a while back—some really solid local painters and decorators south london who swear by blending those classic hand-brushed finishes with up-to-date prep routines. Their work seems to last ages without looking overdone or plasticky. Just my two cents from chatting with people who've used them; feels more about proper care than flashy gimmicks.