High up on the hill in the picturesque town of Walhalla, sits the holiday home of AFL media personality, Brian ‘Bristles’ Taylor.
This breathtaking property was formerly an old hospital, with Brian and his family setting out to bring this historic building back to its former glory:
“Our family has been visiting Walhalla, Victoria for over 35 years. We purchased the former Walhalla hospital during the COVID period in 2021 and have been slowly restoring it ever since. With the towns’ historical significance, many members of the community are very proud of their contributions to maintaining the look and feel of the town, so in my mind, sprucing up the building means that I get to make my contribution… while also giving me and my family a fun project to undertake together!”
When it came time to tackling the huge weatherboard facade, Brian enlisted the help of his sons, friends and of course, Monarch paint accessories to make this large exterior project easier!
“The Monarch products made the process a breeze, especially with a job like this one where a great attention to detail and many hours of labour are required. It is imperative to have the best!”
As a DIYer, whose experience with bristles was limited to his infamous moustache and not paint brushes, Brian knew he had to bring in the big guns for advice.
Enter Monarch’s very own Brand Ambassador, Mark ‘Fussy’ O’Connor to impart his painting wisdom on Brian.
“Fussy, what a character and what teacher! I took away two extremely valuable pieces of information away from my time with Fussy that will stay with me forever:
- Correct paint brush and roller preparation and maintenance will make the difference between good and great.
- The proper techniques to apply paint in given situations and with specific brush types. It’s not all slip, slop slap - there’s an art to it!”
After completing the project, Brian’s number one piece of advice to any DIYers wanting to undertake a painting project is this:
“Use quality products, and within that, use the right products for the appropriate surface. Monarch’s vast range of brushes and rollers meant that we always had the right products tailored for each element of the job.”
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