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Knowledge Base

Knowledge base for exterior house painting and roof maintenance

In Väriset's knowledge base, you'll find professional tips from painting experts for exterior painting and roof maintenance work for detached houses and housing associations.

General Services

Behind Väriset quality is the L7 quality code – How we guarantee success in all weathers

Painting a house is about much more than paint on the surface. It’s about...

General Services

Home Tax Deduction 2026: How to Save Significantly on Your Home Painting and Roof Maintenance

Maintaining your own home or vacation property not only improves living comfort but is...

Roof Painting

Tile Roof Coating – What Does Tile Roof Painting Cost?

A tile roof shows the first signs of wear subtly. Water no longer beads...

House Painting Metal Roof Painting

House Facade and Roof Painting

The roof and facade bear the brunt of weather exposure, so they’re the first...

Roof Painting

Cleaning a Tile Roof – How to Clean a Tile Roof?

Many people only glance at their tile roof when moss starts taking over shaded...

Roof Painting Roofing Services

Tile Roof Lifespan – How to Extend the Life of a Tile Roof?

What explains why one tile roof lasts only a few decades while another continues...

Roofing Services

Roof Painting – Price and Most Common Questions

The condition of a roof changes slowly, and signs aren’t always noticeable in daily...

House Painting

Painting an Old Exterior Wall – Key Considerations

Painting an old exterior wall is a great way to refresh your home’s appearance...

House Painting

Painting a Townhouse – Price and Work Stages

Exterior painting of a townhouse is an important part of building maintenance that affects...

Roof Painting Roofing Services

Metal Roof Painting – Price and How to Do It?

Metal roof painting is an important part of roof maintenance. It extends the roof’s...

House Painting

House Exterior Painting – Frequently Asked Questions

House exterior painting is not only practical but also an important step in home...

House Painting

Changing Your House Color – What You Need to Know

Changing your house color may seem like a small change, but it has a...

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Press Release: Väriset Expands Nationwide – New Jobs for Local Painters

In a challenging economic and employment situation, some are swimming against the current. Väriset...

House Painting

House Painting – 12 Most Important Questions

House painting is one of the most visible and impactful ways to maintain and...

House Painting

House Painting Price 2025

House painting is not only a matter of appearance but also an important maintenance...

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Press Release: Väriset Oy’s CEO to Change

The board of Väriset Oy and Andreas Mällinen have mutually agreed that Andreas will...

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Board Member or Property Manager, Here’s How to Successfully Complete Your Housing Company’s Projects – 5 Key Steps and Many Important Tips

Housing company maintenance projects are major investments that require careful planning and execution. Whether...

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Succeed in exterior painting – a professional’s 3 tips for exterior painting tools

A successful exterior painting project requires good tools in addition to properly selected, high-quality...

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Väriset creates jobs for young people and encourages courage

This summer, Väriset employs around 200 seasonal workers. Most of them are young university...

Roofing Services

Pressure Washing a Tile Roof – When It’s Worth It and When It’s Not

Tile roofs accumulate debris and moss over time. Is pressure washing justified? In short: it depends on what you're planning to do with the roof after washing.

Roofing Services

Wondering about the cost of painting a tile roof? Here’s how to estimate the price

The cost of painting a roof varies greatly between different roofs. The most significant...

House Painting

House Painting Cost – How to Estimate the Price

The cost of exterior house painting can vary greatly between different projects. In Väriset’s...

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Andreas Mällinen Appointed as New CEO of Väriset Oy

The board of Väriset Oy has appointed Andreas Mällinen (pictured right) as the company’s...

House Painting

Black Spots on Exterior Walls – What Are They and How to Remove Them

Have you found black spots on the exterior walls of your home or cottage?...

Employee experiences

“We painted that and it turned out great!” – Laura and Miika Vepsäläinen are a team on the job site too

At Väriset, painting work is primarily carried out in pairs – but what’s it...

Roofing Services

Replacing Roof Tiles – How to Easily Replace a Broken Tile with a New One

Did you notice a broken tile on the roof, or is an entire tile missing from a row? No worries, in this article we'll tell you how easy it is to replace it with a new tile – and why replacing a broken roof tile with a new one is so important.

Roofing Services

Solar Panels on a Tile Roof – How to Prepare Your Roof for Installation

Solar panels are now being installed at a rapid pace. Tile roofs are a Finnish favorite, and panels are mounted to the roof trusses using mounting brackets. Solar panels have a longer lifespan than the maintenance interval of a tile roof. That's why servicing your roof before installing panels ensures more worry-free, maintenance-free years and saves you time and money in the long run.

Roofing Services

3-Step Fall Maintenance for Tile Roofs

Fall rains and gusty winds put roofs to the test. Tile is a durable choice, but like other materials, it also requires care to protect your home in all weather conditions. Is your roof ready to face the fall? This three-point checklist will help you ensure your home's crown is in good shape.

House Painting

Painting a Cottage: How to Do It Yourself

Finland is a land of thousands of lakes and countless cottages. Whether your summer...

Roofing Services

Concrete Tile and Clay Tile – How They Differ and How to Maintain Them

Everyone recognizes a tile roof. It’s a classic, and for good reason: in addition...

House Painting

Wondering About the Cost of Painting Your House? Save Here and Invest There

Is it time to paint your house? Are you planning to do the work yourself? Painting a house is no small project, and it can take a lot of time and money—the cost of painting a house is made up of many different factors. We've put together a list of where you can save a bit and where you should definitely invest.

Roofing Services

The Lifespan of a Tile Roof – 3 + 1 Ways to Extend It

Tile has been recognized as an excellent roofing material since ancient times: fired tile was used on roofs as far back as antiquity. Its popularity is based on its longevity, quietness, and appearance. The lifespan of a tile roof is long if the roof is properly maintained. A well-maintained and correctly constructed tile roof can last up to 50 years. When major roof renovations aren't needed, you save both money and effort.

House Painting

Painting a House with a Sprayer or Brush – Professional Tips for Exterior Painters

In a wooden house exterior painting project, one of the trickiest questions is whether to paint the house with a sprayer or brush. To help you decide, we'll review the pros and cons of spray and brush painting in this article.

House Painting

Painting a Post-War House – 5 + 1 Tips for Success

Painting a post-war house protects the exterior cladding, gives a fresh look, and increases...

House Painting

What is red ochre paint and what is it used for?

Magnificent two-tone houses from Ostrobothnia and red barns: the word red ochre immediately brings...

House Painting

Exterior House Painting and Paint Selection – How to Hit the (Right) Mark

Exterior house painting provides your home with a weather-resistant surface and refreshes its appearance...

Roof Safety Products

Installing Snow Guards – The Best Way to Prevent Damage from Falling Snow

Installing snow guards is the best way to prevent property damage and personal injury...

Rainwater Systems

When Should Gutters Be Replaced? – 5 Most Common Reasons

Rain gutters, and especially seamless metal gutters, are generally very durable. But when is...

Rainwater Systems

Gutter Cleaning – How and How Often Should It Be Done?

Gutters, or eaves troughs and downspouts, are an essential part of your home, especially...

House Painting

Maintain your home’s value – house painting maintenance is a good investment

Maintaining a detached house involves various regular tasks designed to keep the building’s structures...

Roofing Services

How is roof coating done?

Roof coating is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to extend the...

Roofing Services

How is roof painting done?

Roof painting is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to extend the...

House Painting

Washing Your House’s Exterior Walls Before Maintenance Painting – Here’s How to Do It

Washing your house is an important part of exterior wall painting. The significance of...

House Painting

When to Paint Your House – Timing Your Painting Project

High humidity, rain, evening dew, hot sunshine… There are weather conditions under which you...

House Painting

DIY: Painting Your Foundation Refreshes Your Home’s Exterior

Most homeowners remember to maintain their home’s exterior cladding and repaint it regularly. The...

Roofing Services

Tile Roof Cleaning and Protective Treatment – Should I Do It Myself or Hire a Professional?

Tile roof protective treatment prevents frost damage and moss growth on tile roofs. The...

Roofing Services

Rust Removal from Metal Roofs

Of all the surfaces of a house, the roof is subjected to the harshest...

House Painting

Maintenance painting keeps wooden exterior walls looking like new

Maintenance painting of a wooden house is not something to overlook. An intact and...

Roofing Services

Is your tile roof ready for winter? Complete a risk assessment in half an hour

Have you inspected your tile roof this year? Is your tile roof ready for winter? An annual inspection should be done at the latest this fall before the winter frost. A half-hour DIY inspection is an easy way to identify risks and avoid surprises.

House Painting

Removing old paint from exterior walls before maintenance painting – how is it done?

How should you deal with old paint layers when planning to maintenance paint your...

Roofing Services

Tile Roof Maintenance – Spring Is the Best Time to Check Your Roof’s Condition

A tile roof requires regular maintenance to withstand all the stresses it faces. In...

House Painting

Exterior House Painting: 5 Common Pitfalls – and How to Avoid Them

Exterior house painting isn't rocket science and can be done successfully by a DIY painter. However, there are a few situations where DIY painters easily go wrong, which can jeopardize the entire painting project.

Roofing Services

How and when should a metal roof be maintained?

Maintenance painting of a metal roof significantly extends the roof’s lifespan. Over time, soot,...

Roofing Services

Removing moss from a tile roof – how to succeed

Regular maintenance keeps a tile roof in good condition and ensures its longevity. One of the most important maintenance tasks is removing moss from a tile roof. In this article, we'll explain how you can remove moss from a tile roof yourself.

Employee experiences

Joose paints his own path

What’s it like to work at Väriset? At the very least, there’s plenty of...

Take advantage of the household deduction – up to €3,200 benefit from work

The household deduction in 2026 is 35% of the VAT-inclusive portion of the work performed. The deductible is €150. The benefit is €1,600 per person, meaning the maximum deduction for a couple is €3,200 in total

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Perttu Aunio

Regional Manager

Southwest Finland

Verneri Tuomikoski

Sales Manager

Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, Lapland, Kymenlaakso, Päijät-Häme, South Karelia, South Savo, Kainuu

Heikki Korteniemi

Sales Representative

Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia

Linnea Puronhaara

Sales Representative

South Karelia, South Savo

Hannes Tala

Area Manager

North Karelia, North Savo, Kainuu

Also in English och på Svenska

Anselmi Tuomikoski

Sales Representative

North Karelia, North Savo, Kainuu

Also in Savo dialect

Elia Airas

Housing Association Sales

Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Kanta-Häme

Atte Taipale

Sales Representative

Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Kanta-Häme

Taneli Jämsä

Sales Manager

Uusimaa

Pietu Hoppa

Sales Representative

Uusimaa

also in English

Daniel Korkeakangas

Sales Representative

Uusimaa

Elmeri Sikala

Sales Manager

Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Kanta-Häme

Joona Salminen

Sales Representative

Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Kanta-Häme

also in English

Veeti Jämsä

Sales Representative

Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, Kanta-Häme

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Knowledge base for exterior house painting and roof maintenance

Take advantage of the household deduction – up to €3,200 benefit from work

Book a Free Survey or Calculate a Price Estimate

Call and ask for more information

Väriset

Perttu Aunio

Verneri Tuomikoski

Heikki Korteniemi

Linnea Puronhaara

Hannes Tala

Anselmi Tuomikoski

Elia Airas

Atte Taipale

Taneli Jämsä

Pietu Hoppa

Daniel Korkeakangas

Elmeri Sikala

Joona Salminen

Veeti Jämsä

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