Practical painting advice from Melbourne painters since 1998.https://ampmasterpainters.com.au/en-auhttps://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/painting-kitchens-and-bathrooms/https://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/painting-kitchens-and-bathrooms/Bathroom paint mould keeps coming back when moisture is the real problem. 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Get it right first time.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTExterior paintinghttps://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/paint-sheen-levels-explained/https://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/paint-sheen-levels-explained/Our paint sheen guide compares flat, matt, low sheen, semi-gloss and gloss by room and durability, so you can choose the right finish before you paint.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTInterior paintinghttps://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/painting-heritage-homes-melbourne/https://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/painting-heritage-homes-melbourne/Heritage house painting in Melbourne: period colours, careful prep, lead paint and when a council permit applies. Read this before you repaint.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTExterior paintinghttps://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/how-long-does-it-take-to-paint-a-house/https://ampmasterpainters.com.au/painting-advice/how-long-does-it-take-to-paint-a-house/How long to paint a house in Melbourne? 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