Question 1

How much does exterior painting cost in Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Every house is different, so the number comes off a walkthrough rather than a price list. We look at the place together and you get a written quote, and photographs and a rough size beforehand get you a much closer number.

Question 2

What does the prep involve?

Accepted Answer

Filling, sanding, priming and masking — the work underneath that determines how the finish looks and how long it lasts. On an exterior that means washed, scraped, primed and finished to survive a winter here.

Question 3

What paint do you use?

Accepted Answer

Whichever product suits the surface — I work with more than one manufacturer's lines rather than one brand for everything, and the quote says which and why. The colour deck on this site is built on Benjamin Moore&rsquo;s colours because their codes are easy to look up and sample; any of them can be matched in whatever paint the job calls for.

Question 4

Do you paint trim, doors and wood?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Staining and finishing where the grain should still read through. It is slow work, and it is the part that makes a room look expensive.

Question 5

Do you paint new construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes — homes, suites and new construction, as well as repaints.

Question 6

Will my house be a mess while you are working?

Accepted Answer

Floors covered, edges crisp, and your home put back in order when the work is done.