Painting Services
Paint Stripping and Removal in Al Raha Beach
Failed or built up paint is taken off by scraping, sanding, heat or a chemical stripper, chosen to suit the surface, so the new system bonds to the substrate and not to old layers. The MELLS carries this out in Al Raha Beach with its own directly employed team and a named supervisor. We visit the property first and confirm the scope in a written quotation.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- By appointment
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
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Paint Stripping and Removal at a glance
| Service | Paint Stripping and Removal |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi |
| Property types | Villas and apartments |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Visits in Abu Dhabi by appointment, Monday to Saturday |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Interior and exterior painting by our own painters, with surfaces properly prepared, furniture fully protected and wet film thickness checked on every coat. A good paint finish is mostly preparation. Abu Dhabi walls move with heat, hairline cracks open at ceiling joints, and coastal air and irrigation mark exterior walls within a few seasons. We repair and prime before we paint, apply the system named in your quotation and leave the home clean enough to move straight back into.
- Test patch done to find the method that suits the surface
- Floors and adjoining finishes sheeted and sealed
- Paint removed by scraper, sander, heat or stripper gel
- Residue neutralised, surface sanded and primed promptly
How we carry out paint stripping and removal
The method depends on what is underneath. Peeling emulsion on plaster is scraped with a broad blade and the edges are sanded out with a dust extracted sander. Thick gloss on timber doors and frames is softened with a heat gun or a stripping gel, lifted with a shave hook and finished with abrasive paper. Metal railings and gates are taken back with a wire wheel or abrasive flap discs to bright steel. After a chemical stripper the surface is washed or neutralised, left to dry and primed promptly.
Paint peels in Abu Dhabi mainly because of moisture behind it, emulsion applied over unsealed gypsum or chalky old coatings, and many layers on exterior metal baking in the sun. Simply painting over a flaking edge buys a few months before the new coat follows the old one off the wall. Stripped steel flash rusts within hours in humid coastal air if it is left bare. A careless heat gun scorches veneer and cracks glass. The site visit does an adhesion test with a blade and tape and looks for the reason the paint failed.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey, colour and written scope. We measure, test the existing coating and agree colours, sheen and the number of coats. The written quotation names the paint system and the scope.
- Protection. Furniture is moved and wrapped, floors are covered edge to edge, and switches, handles and light fittings are masked or removed.
- Surface preparation. Walls are washed, flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are opened and filled, and everything is sanded flat. Damp or salt affected areas are treated before any paint goes on.
- Primer and finish coats. A sealer or primer suited to the substrate is followed by two finish coats. Wet film thickness is checked on every coat.
- Snagging and handover. We inspect in daylight with you, touch up, clean down and hand over a paint schedule listing brand, colour codes and batch numbers for future touch ups.
Talk to a supervisor about paint stripping and removal today.
Why choose The MELLS for paint stripping and removal
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Preparation | Paint rolled over cracks, dust and damp | Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and primed before the first coat |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every paint stripping and removal job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Paint Stripping and Removal in Al Raha Beach: what we plan for
Al Raha Beach is a string of separate waterfront precincts rather than one estate. Al Bandar and Al Muneera hold most of the apartment buildings, set around a marina and a beach promenade, and Al Muneera Island adds townhouses and villas on the water. Al Zeina mixes apartments with podium villas, and Al Raha Lofts, Al Seef and Lamar Residences add further apartment buildings along the canals.
Salt off the Gulf settles on balcony glass and aluminium frames within days, and the onshore breeze drives fine sand into sliding door tracks. Waterfront humidity stays high well into the evening in summer, so mould shows first in bathroom silicone, behind wardrobes on outside walls and around AC supply grilles. Sea facing balconies are where coatings fail first: chalking walls, blistering over salt and rust bleeding from railing fixings. Surfaces are washed down, metal is wire brushed and primed, and an exterior system suited to coastal exposure goes on. Indoors, mould marks on outside walls are treated and sealed with a stain blocking primer before the finish coat.
Apartment buildings ask for a work permit from building management and a booked service lift. The island townhouses and Al Zeina villas sit behind security, where the resident registers our crew beforehand. Terrace or facade work may need master community consent, which is checked at the site visit.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for paint stripping and removal in Al Raha Beach follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Wall and ceiling area and ceiling height
- Condition of the surface and how much repair is needed
- Paint system, sheen and number of coats
- Colour changes, feature finishes and access equipment
Related Painting Services services in Al Raha Beach
Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa Painting
Apartment Painting
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wall Painting
Antifungal Wall Painting
Facade Painting
Fence Painting
Move Out Painting
Office Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Crack and Plaster Repair
Feature Walls
Decorative and Textured Finishes
Wood and Door Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Boundary Wall Painting
Metal Gate and Railing Painting
Nursery and Kids Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Living Room Painting
Bathroom Painting
Kitchen Painting
Majlis Painting
Staircase and Hallway Painting
Townhouse Painting
Penthouse Painting
Single Room Painting
Paint Touch up
Wall Putty and Skim Coating
Damp Wall Treatment
Venetian Plaster and Stucco
Limewash and Mineral Paint
Two Tone and Colour Block Walls
Paint Colour Consultation
Airless Spray Painting
Skirting and Trim Painting
Pergola and Timber Staining
Garage Floor Painting
Exterior Texture Coating
House Painting
Roof Painting
Paint Colour Matching
Water Damage Paint Repair
Mansion Painting
Studio Apartment Painting
Epoxy Flooring
Paint Stripping and Removal across Al Raha Beach
Questions about paint stripping and removal in Al Raha Beach
What does paint stripping and removal include?
Failed or built up paint is taken off by scraping, sanding, heat or a chemical stripper, chosen to suit the surface, so the new system bonds to the substrate and not to old layers. The work includes test patch done to find the method that suits the surface; floors and adjoining finishes sheeted and sealed; paint removed by scraper, sander, heat or stripper gel.
Does all the old paint have to come off?
No, only what is loose or too thick to hold. Paint that stays put under a scraper and a tape pull test is a sound base and is sanded and kept. Full stripping is reserved for surfaces where the layers are cracking, sticking doors shut or hiding moulded detail.
How messy is paint removal?
It is the dirtiest stage of any repaint, so the area is sealed off, floors are double sheeted and sanding is done with a vacuum attached. Chemical gels make less dust but leave a sludge that is scraped into bags. The room is vacuumed and wiped down before primer goes on.
How much does paint stripping and removal cost in Al Raha Beach?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: wall and ceiling area and ceiling height; condition of the surface and how much repair is needed. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides paint stripping and removal in Al Raha Beach?
The MELLS provides paint stripping and removal in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does paint stripping and removal take?
Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation.
Do we need to move out while you paint?
No. We work room by room with low odour water based paints, and bedrooms are usable again the same night.
How many coats do you apply?
A primer or sealer where the surface needs it, then two finish coats. Strong colour changes may need a third coat, which is stated in the quotation.
Which paint brands do you use?
We apply the paint system named in your quotation. Most clients choose premium washable emulsions from the major brands stocked in Abu Dhabi, and we are happy to work with paints specified by your designer.
How do your crews get access to Al Raha Beach?
Apartment buildings ask for a work permit from building management and a booked service lift. The island townhouses and Al Zeina villas sit behind security, where the resident registers our crew beforehand. Terrace or facade work may need master community consent, which is checked at the site visit.
Do we need Aldar approval for work in Al Raha Beach?
Cleaning, AC servicing and repairs inside the home only need the gate or building pass, which the resident arranges. Exterior painting, waterproofing, fit out and any change to the facade, roof or garden structures need a no objection certificate from Aldar or the community management in Al Raha Beach before work starts. We prepare the method statement, drawings, insurance and trade licence documents the approval asks for.
How do I choose a company for paint stripping and removal in Al Raha Beach?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
How are visits to Al Raha Beach arranged?
Visits in Abu Dhabi are booked by appointment between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Call or send the form and we agree the earliest time a supervisor can come to you.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.