Painting in Remraam

Painting in Remraam's low-rise apartments isn't like painting a villa or a high-rise tower. The main difference is those 9 to 13-year-old split AC systems. We're constantly working around them — they're not built into a central duct like in a high-rise, so we can't just tape off a vent. We've had to carefully mask off the indoor units and the copper lines, especially during the summer heat when the gas recharges and capacitor replacements are common. It's a hassle, but it's easier than dealing with the FCU systems in the towers. Another thing: the concrete walls here aren't as uniform as in newer builds. I've seen 13-year-old walls in Al Ramth that took an extra 2 hours of prep because of previous patching jobs. Many folks here are repainting for their DEWA deposit return when moving out, so we're strict about smooth finishes on the skirting boards and ceilings. It's not glamorous work, but it's honest — and we don't cut corners just because the building's a bit older.

For a 1-bedroom apartment around 750 sqft in Remraam's Al Ramth cluster, you're looking at AED 6,500 to AED 8,500 for a full interior repaint with anti-mould in the bathroom and kitchen. That's about AED 8.50 to AED 11 per sqft — the lower end if you're just refreshing white walls, the higher end if you want a feature wall or two and need the ceilings done. We're talking 3 to 4 days for a 1-bed, 5 to 6 for a 2-bed. The process is simple: I'll come by for a free quote, check the walls for cracks or stains from those split AC units (they're 9-13 years old now, so some units have leaked), then we book a 2-day slot. Day one is prep — masking, filling holes, sanding. Day two is painting. One honest limitation: if your AC unit needs a gas recharge or a capacitor swap, that's not my job — I'll point it out, but you'll need an AC guy first. Don't expect me to paint over damp patches without fixing the leak, or it'll peel in a month.