Brunswick Estate Repainting Specification 2026

Paint specification and requirements for the 5-yearly repainting of the Brunswick Estate

The Hove Borough Council Act 1976 requires the fronts of all properties in the original Brunswick Estate to be maintained unaltered and painted every five years. This Act succeeds the Brunswick Town Act of 1830 which was introduced to preserve a unity of appearance following completion of the Estate.

The Act applies to:

  • 1 to 58 Brunswick Square
  • 1 to 42 Brunswick Terrace; and
  • 1 to 8 Brunswick Place

All these properties need to be re-painted in 2026 and residents are reminded that, due to prevailing weather conditions affecting the application of the paint, works should be scheduled to be undertaken between 1 April and 31 October.

The paint used in previous re-paintings has been discontinued. Crown are producing a revised specification, which we'll be publish on this page during January 2026.

When seeking quotations from contractors, residents and managing agents are reminded to emphasise the need for a thorough approach to preparation and painting, specifically:

  • application of paint when temperature is likely to remain above 8°C until the paint is dry.  Under normal conditions allow 6 hours
  • stripping areas of failed paint
  • abrading all existing paint before redecoration
  • feather-edging different thicknesses of existing paint layers
  • thorough washing and drying
  • allowing extra drying time after washing for cool, shaded areas.