Painting guides & cost breakdowns
Honest, research-backed answers to the questions Melbourne homeowners actually ask — what things cost, what drives the price, and how to read a quote.
3 July 2026 · 8 min read
How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house in Melbourne?
Public 2026 Melbourne guides put a full exterior repaint roughly $4,000 for a small brick or render single-storey up to $25,000–$30,000+ for a large or double-storey weatherboard home. The substrate, condition and access set the figure — here's an honest breakdown.
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3 July 2026 · 7 min read
How much does it cost to paint the interior of a house in Melbourne?
Public 2026 guides put a full interior repaint of a 3-bedroom Melbourne house around $6,000–$10,000 — but prep, ceilings, trim and how many colours you choose move the figure far more than the paint does. Here's an honest breakdown.
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3 July 2026 · 8 min read
How much does it cost to paint a house in Melbourne?
Public 2026 Melbourne guides put a 3-bedroom interior repaint around $5,000–$12,000 and a full interior-plus-exterior repaint roughly $18,000–$30,000+ — but condition and prep set the real figure. Here's an honest breakdown and how to read a quote.
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26 June 2026 · 8 min read
How to choose a painter in Melbourne (an honest checklist)
Any painter can show you one good photo. The itemised scope, the prep hours, the insurance and the written warranty are what tell you whether a paint job will last. Here's the checklist we'd hand a mate — even if they never call us.
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Weatherboard House in Melbourne?
Public 2026 guides put a single-storey weatherboard exterior repaint around $12,000–$20,000 — but the timber's condition, not the paint, sets the figure. Here's an honest breakdown and how to read a quote.
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