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How to Choose a Painter in Australia
A quality paint job can transform your property, but choosing the wrong painter can leave you with peeling walls and a lighter wallet. With 3,021 painting businesses across Australia to choose from, getting it right matters. The cheapest quote is rarely the best value — we've seen too many homeowners stung by painters who skip prep work or use watered-down paint to save costs.
Always check for proper licensing before hiring. In NSW and Victoria, painters need a contractor's licence for jobs over $5,000. Queensland drops that threshold to $3,300. Ask for their licence number upfront — any hesitation is a red flag. For homes built before 1970, make sure they're certified for lead paint removal under AS 4361.2. Nearly 85% of painters in our directory have websites where you can verify their credentials, and 61% showcase their work with photos.
Get at least three written quotes that detail everything: prep work (sanding, filling, priming), number of coats, specific paint brands and types, and whether scaffolding or furniture moving is included. Interior rooms typically run $300-800 depending on size, while a full house exterior starts at $5,000. Hourly rates sit around $50-80 for smaller jobs. Watch for quotes that seem too good to be true — they usually skip the prep work that makes up 80% of a lasting paint job.
Timing matters for exterior work. Southern states paint best in summer when it's dry, while Queensland painters work through autumn and winter to avoid extreme heat and humidity. Don't pay the full amount upfront — a 10-30% deposit is standard, with the balance due when you're happy with the finished job. Check their Australian Consumer Law obligations too. You're entitled to have defects fixed if the work isn't up to scratch.
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House painting costs vary significantly based on size and location, with interior painting typically ranging from $15-40 per square metre and exterior painting from $20-50 per square metre. A standard three-bedroom home interior usually costs between $8,000-15,000, while exterior painting ranges from $12,000-25,000. Our data from over 1,785 painters who provide competitive pricing shows that most Australian homeowners can expect quality work at reasonable rates, with the vast majority of our 3,021 listed professionals maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Start by checking painters' licences, insurance, and customer ratings from previous jobs in your area. We cover 1,383 cities across Australia, with strong representation in Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Geelong. With 95.8% of painters in our directory rated four stars or above based on 56,986 customer ratings, you can confidently choose from verified professionals who consistently deliver quality work.
Exterior painting typically costs 20-30% more than interior work due to weather protection requirements, surface preparation complexity, and specialised equipment needs. From our directory data, 68.9% of painters specialise in interior work while 52.5% offer exterior services, with many providing both. Interior projects average $25-35 per square metre, while exterior work ranges from $30-50 per square metre, depending on your home's condition and the paint quality selected.
Residential painters specialise in homes and typically offer more personalised service, flexible scheduling, and detailed finish work that homeowners expect. Commercial painters focus on larger-scale projects, industrial coatings, and faster turnaround times. Our directory shows 76% of painters specialise in residential work while 20.5% handle commercial projects, so you'll have plenty of residential specialists to choose from for your home painting needs.
While DIY painting can save money upfront, professional painters bring proper equipment, surface preparation expertise, and warranty protection that often proves more cost-effective long-term. Licensed painters also carry insurance for any accidental damage and understand Australian building codes and safety requirements. Customer feedback consistently shows that professional results last longer and look better, making the investment worthwhile for most homeowners.
Roof painting requires specialised safety equipment and expertise, with about 9.9% of painters in our directory offering this service. Roof painting typically costs $35-65 per square metre depending on roof pitch, material, and access difficulty. This service includes cleaning, repairs, primer application, and protective coating that can extend your roof's life by 10-15 years while improving your home's appearance and value.
Most interior painting projects take 3-7 days for a standard three-bedroom home, while exterior painting usually requires 5-10 days depending on weather conditions and surface preparation needs. Professional painters work efficiently while ensuring proper drying time between coats, which is crucial in Australia's varying climate conditions. Quality painters will provide realistic timeframes upfront and communicate any delays due to weather or unexpected surface issues.
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