Coloured Facades · Render · Interior Plaster
Decorating and plastering for a town famous for colour, covering tall seafront facades, old-street houses and apartments where salt, sun and age all leave their mark. Quotations are free and in writing.
The bright facades of Villajoyosa are part of what people remember about it. Keeping them looking good is a real job: sun fades colour, sea air attacks the surface and old render cracks where walls have moved. Doing it properly means starting with preparation.
Behind the street fronts, many homes are old and thick-walled, with plaster that has been patched repeatedly. Inside, damp can lift paint, and tall rooms bring access problems that cheaper contractors avoid. Apartments need cleaner, quicker work in smaller spaces.
Dragon Reforms has been renovating on this coast since 1999. Our plasterers and painters work with the carpenters, electricians and plumbers on the same job, so finishes are made good after everything else, not before. That sequence saves rework, since nobody has to paint twice.
Facades
Strong colours show every defect. Before any paint goes on, we wash the wall, scrape away flaking coats, open and fill cracks, and repair hollow render. Painting over problems only hides them for a season. It is the dull part of the job, and it is what separates a facade that lasts from one that peels.
Reds, yellows and blues fade at different rates in strong sun, and the paint system you choose affects how long the colour lasts. We explain the options and show samples on the wall itself, because colour looks different in daylight than on a card.
If a building sits in a protected or shared setting, colour and finish may be subject to rules. Whether a colour change could need the town hall's consent is something we flag when we see the building. Neighbouring owners and the building's administrator may also have a view, so it is worth raising early.
Old walls
Old masonry behaves differently from modern block. It can hold moisture, and the wrong plaster or impermeable paint can trap it, leading to blistering. We look at the wall first, and recommend finishes that let it breathe where that is appropriate.
Where render has gone hollow, we cut back to sound material and rebuild, rather than skimming over weak areas. Corners, window reveals and cills receive particular attention because they take the most abuse. Good repairs are invisible once painted, but they are what keeps water out.
If damp is clearly rising or entering from outside, we say that painting alone will not solve it, and suggest the cause is dealt with first. Treating the cause first protects the new finish and your investment in it, and we can explain the likely source.
Apartments
Flats by the water gather humidity, especially bathrooms, kitchens and rooms closed up for weeks. We use finishes suited to those conditions and treat any mould properly before repainting, instead of covering it. Proper ventilation after painting helps the finish cure and stay clean for longer.
Plaster damage from old pipework, ceiling cracks and bumpy walls can be corrected with careful filling and skimming. Good lighting shows every flaw, so we check surfaces in raking light before the final coat. That extra check takes minutes and avoids the disappointment of defects appearing at dusk.
For holiday flats, a full refresh between seasons can transform the place. We protect floors, work room by room and leave the apartment ready for guests. Many owners find this the best-value way to keep a property looking cared for without a full refurbishment, and we plan it around your own visits or booking calendar.
How it works
We inspect the property, or review your photographs, and note the surfaces, their exposure and their faults. If scaffolding or a platform is needed for a tall facade, we raise it at this stage so there is no surprise later.
Your free written quotation, sent by email, lists preparation, plastering or rendering and the paint system. After approval we agree dates, carry out the work, and clear up after ourselves. The guarantee covers what the quotation describes. We also send progress photographs.
Questions
It depends on the colour, the paint system and the wall's exposure. Preparation is the biggest factor. We explain realistic expectations rather than a promised number of years. A good system should age gracefully, so a later refresh is simple.
We can get very close by sampling the existing paint and testing patches on the wall. Old faded paint rarely matches fresh paint exactly, so we show you a trial before painting the whole facade.
Yes, always. Hollow or cracked areas are cut back and rebuilt, so that paint has a sound surface and the wall does not let in water. Fixings and edges are then checked for soundness, and any metalwork is protected before finishing.
We will. Repainting a wet wall wastes money, so if we find signs of damp we say so and suggest dealing with the cause before decorating. We can then look at the damp source with you, or recommend a specialist if the problem is beyond decoration.
Across the area
Villajoyosa is just one of the towns where our painters and plasterers work. These neighbouring pages show how surfaces and climate shape the job in each place.
Painting & Plastering Callosa d'en Sarrià by a team based in town: stone and render walls, interiors, damp-prone rooms and fincas. Free quotation.
View Callosa d'en Sarrià →Painting & Plastering Albir: quick, clean refreshes for holiday flats and durable finishes for hillside villas under the Sierra Helada. Free quotation.
View Albir →Get in touch
Send photographs of the facade or rooms and tell us what bothers you most: fading, cracks, stains or patchy plaster. We can often give early thoughts before visiting. Even rough notes help.
The quotation is free, written and detailed. A guarantee comes with the work, and its scope is written inside. We are happy to adjust the scope if you want to phase the work across two visits.
Customer reviews
Genuine Google reviews from Dragon Reforms customers.
Professional Collaboration & Complete House Renovation – Calpe
“We have been collaborating for many years on projects both large and small, with excellent results. Our latest collaboration was the complete renovation of a house in Calpe. Thanks to their professionalism and reliability, they were able to handle all phases of the project. We hope to continue working together for many years to come.”
Complete Apartment Renovation – Benidorm
“I would like to say a huge thank you to Dragonreforms. Nico and his team did an excellent job renovating our 2 bedroom apartment in Benidorm. This included a beautiful new bathroom, kitchen, flooring, interior doors, plumbing and complete electrical works. Truly amazing workmanship. You have made our dreams come true.”
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