You don't always need to repaint every wall to refresh the outside of your home. On a brick house, the job may be the eaves, fascias, gutters, window frames and front door. Other homes need painted brick, render or weatherboard cladding repainted as well.
Tell us which surfaces you want painted and where the old paint is flaking, fading or marked. We check the condition, discuss the preparation and agree on the areas to include. Different surfaces need different primers and coatings, so the paint system is chosen for the actual job.
For a Brisbane exterior, weather and access are part of the planning. Wet surfaces and unsuitable conditions can change when coating work is done. Heights, narrow side paths, garden beds and sloping ground can also affect the equipment needed. We discuss these points before starting, so the quote covers the work that can be done and identifies repairs that need another trade.
Surfaces we can paint
The areas included in your job are agreed when we discuss the quote.
- Eaves, soffits, fascias and barge boards
- Suitable gutters and downpipes
- Timber window frames, sills and external doors
- Suitable garage doors and painted entry details
- Previously painted brick and rendered walls
- Weatherboards, cladding, posts, handrails and balustrades
Preparation to discuss
The preparation depends on the condition of your surfaces. These are points to cover when agreeing the work for your property.
- Inspect existing paint and identify damaged or unsuitable surfaces
- Clean the areas being painted using a method suited to the surface
- Remove loose or flaking coatings and sand sound edges
- Discuss mould or other surface contamination before coating
- Fill minor gaps and cracks included in the agreed scope
- Prime bare timber, metal or masonry as needed
- Apply the specified coating system when conditions are suitable
Planning around your property
Discuss access, protection and handover arrangements before booking. These details depend on the work included in your quote.
- Protect nearby paths, garden beds and fittings in the work area
- Mask glass and adjacent surfaces that are not being painted
- Discuss ladders, scaffold or other access equipment in the quote
- Plan access to entrances and keep work areas separated from household use
- Check weather and surface conditions before coating
- Let you know if weather changes the planned sequence
What affects the price
- The surfaces included and their total area
- Building height and the equipment needed to reach each area
- Flaking paint, stains and the preparation needed
- Timber, metal, cladding or masonry surface types
- Access around the house, gardens and slopes
- Colour changes and the agreed coating system
Work to discuss separately
- Replacing rotten timber or repairing structural damage
- Render installation, major render repairs or waterproofing
- Roof painting or roof repairs
- Specialist coating removal or repairs not included in the quote
Common questions
What paint do you use?
The primer, topcoat and sheen need to suit the surface and how the room or exterior is used. Ask about the proposed products when the job is discussed. If you have a preferred brand or finish, mention it in your enquiry.
Can you help us choose colours?
Not sure on colours yet? That's fine — we can talk it through when we look at the job.
What happens if it rains?
We don't paint in rain or on wet surfaces. If weather moves the schedule, we'll let you know.
Do I need to be home?
We'll talk through access before we start, so you can decide what works for you.
Can you paint over flaking paint?
No — loose and flaking paint is scraped and sanded back before priming and painting.
How long will the new paint last?
It depends on the surface, sun and preparation; we'll tell you what to expect for your house.
Do you fix rotten timber?
Replacing rotten timber isn't included in exterior painting. Tell us if you have timber you're concerned about and we'll talk it through.