House painters in Templestowe

Homes in Templestowe

Much of Templestowe was built from the 1970s to the 1990s on large, often sloping blocks. Many homes are double-storey brick or rendered houses with deep eaves, timber decks, pergolas and long fence lines, and some have timber cladding that suits the leafy setting near the Yarra and its parklands.

Inside, the larger homes of the 1980s and 1990s often have high entry voids, open staircases and big open-plan living areas. A double-height wall needs safe access set up before anyone starts, and a long, open room needs to be planned so each wall is finished in one go, without visible joins.

What to look for on a Templestowe repaint

• Shade, moss and mould. Walls, decks and fences under trees stay damp for longer and grow mould. They are pressure cleaned before painting, or the new coats will not bond.
• Decks and long fence lines. Decks take sun and foot traffic, and fences take the weather on both sides. Whether to paint or stain depends on the timber and how much upkeep you want.
• High voids and stairwells. Double-height entries and stairwells need proper access equipment, set up under OH&S procedures and backed by $10M public liability cover.
• Planning around the weather. Exterior work goes best in mild, dry weather, usually spring through autumn in Melbourne. Shaded walls dry more slowly, so the schedule follows the forecast.