Peeling and flaking are obvious signs that paint needs attention, but customers also contact painters about bubbling-looking areas, cracks through painted surfaces, exposed patches, chipped edges and previous repairs that stand out from the surrounding finish. Inside a property, damage may be concentrated around frequently used areas, corners, doors, trims or walls that have been patched previously. Outside, weather exposure can leave certain elevations or details more deteriorated than others. Repair work commonly involves removing unstable material and preparing the affected area so it transitions more neatly into the surrounding surface before repainting. Matching a repaired section to ageing paint can also be difficult because existing coatings change in appearance over time. In some situations, repainting a larger section can produce a more consistent result than a small isolated touch-up. Customers in South Yarra, Hawthorn and Camberwell may therefore combine repairs with Interior Painting or Exterior Painting where the deterioration extends beyond one small area.