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In Galle, painting divides sharply between the Fort, where lime-based finishes and conservation guidance apply, and the wider district where modern emulsions and weather-guard coatings are the norm on villas and homes.
Inside the Fort, do not assume modern emulsion is appropriate. Historic walls generally need breathable lime-based finishes, and sealing them with a modern film traps moisture in the wall. Check the guidance before buying paint.
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Often not. Historic masonry needs to breathe, and modern film-forming paints trap moisture, which damages the wall behind. Lime-based finishes are usually the appropriate choice; confirm before starting.
Salt and heavy southwest monsoon rain shorten the life of exterior finishes considerably. Weather-guard grade coatings at Rs 90 to Rs 190 per square foot, applied onto a washed and fully dried wall, are the practical answer outside the Fort.
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
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