Exterior Painting for Buildings and Facades
The façade is both a building's face and its shield: the right paint system keeps rain out and value in.
- Breathable Silicone Façade System
- Crack Repair & Biocidal Algae Wash Included
- Scaffolding/Platforms on Our Own Equipment
- Group Quotes & Resident Notices for Managements
Exterior painting is building protection, not decoration: Istanbul's salt-laden humidity, algae growth on north faces and UV fading on south faces are three separate enemies. EMC Decor uses silicone-based systems that repel water yet breathe; cracks are repaired with elastic filler, algae zones washed with biocide, and absorbent surfaces balanced with façade primer.
Access is engineered to building height: scaffolding, suspended platforms or rope access. For building and complex managements we run the whole process, including resident notification letters; a weather-tracked schedule plans around rain-risk days and the programme is committed in the contract.
Why EMC Decor
Silicone-based system: water-repellent, breathable, UV-stable
Crack repair and biocidal washing come before any paint
Scaffolding, platforms or rope access — matched to height
Group quotes for managements, resident communications included
The Challenges You Face, Our Fix
RISK 01: Algae on north-facing walls regrowing under fresh paint
SOLUTION: We wash the surface with biocidal solution, let it fully dry, then coat with algaecide-enhanced silicone paint.
RISK 02: Hairline façade cracks letting rainwater seep inward
SOLUTION: We fill cracks with elastic acrylic filler and reinforce with mesh-taped bonding primer before painting.
RISK 03: Drawn-out approval process when apartment owners can't agree
SOLUTION: We prepare a presentation-ready quote file (scope, brands, colour options) for management to speed up the owners' assembly decision.
What This Service Includes
1. Façade Survey & Access Plan
Crack and algae mapping, old-coat adhesion test, scaffold/platform planning.
- Scaffold or platform selection by building height
- Photo-documented mapping of damp and algae zones
- Adhesion and peeling test on the existing coat
2. Washing & Repair
Biocidal washing, crack filling, and priming absorbent surfaces for even suction.
- Pressure washing and biocidal solution treatment
- Crack repair with elastic acrylic filler
- Façade primer on absorbent surfaces
3. Painting & Strike-Down
Two coats of silicone façade paint, weather-tracked, followed by scaffold strike and clean handover.
- Masking windows and frames before spraying
- Two coats of silicone paint on a weather-tracked schedule
- Scaffold strike-down and a photo handover report
RESULTS OF OUR WORK
Process
Façade Survey
Crack mapping, damp and algae assessment, old-coat adhesion test; access plan.
Duration: 1–2 days
Set-Up & Repairs
Scaffold/platform set-up, washing, crack filling and façade primer.
Duration: 3–7 days
Painting
Two coats of silicone façade paint; windows and frames masked, weather monitored.
Duration: 1–3 weeks
Strike & Handover
Scaffold strike, site clean-up and a photo handover report.
Duration: 1–2 days
Façade painting is priced per m²; access costs are shown as a separate quote line.
Get a Project EstimateFrequently Asked Questions
How many years does façade paint last?
Façade-coating service life depends on preparation, the product system, colour, sun and rain exposure and maintenance. Options are compared using current manufacturer data.
What season is right for façade painting?
It needs +5°C to +30°C, dry days with low wind — in Istanbul, April–June and September–November are ideal. We manage the schedule against the forecast.
How does the decision process work for an apartment building?
We prepare a presentation-ready quote file for management (scope, brands, colour options, schedule); after the owners' assembly approves, the contract is signed and colours confirmed on a sample panel.
Can you paint over external insulation?
Yes — rendered insulation façades are painted with flexible, vapour-permeable silicone paints; hard film-forming paints are avoided.
Complementary & Recommended Services
External Wall Insulation and Facade Systems
A façade insulation installation detailed for the building and selected system while maintaining thermal continuity.
Interior Painting and Wall Finishing Services
Professional interior painting with dust-free machine sanding, premium Jotun, Dyo and Marshall paints, razor-sharp masking lines, and full furniture protection.
Wall Plastering and Levelling
Base plaster applications that correct wall and ceiling geometry before paint or another finish.
Cosmetic Renovation and Interior Refresh
Cosmetic renovation gives the property a clean, updated appearance by refreshing walls, ceilings, floors and decorative details without changing the layout or main services.
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