How long does it take to paint a house?
How long to paint a house in Melbourne? Typical timeframes for a room, a full interior and an exterior, plus the prep, drying and weather factors.
Topic
Preparation
8 articles on preparation.
How to test paint colours before you commit
How to test paint colours properly: sample pots, large boards, several walls and every time of day. Avoid the most common and costly colour mistakes.
Lead paint in older Melbourne homes: what you need to know
Lead paint is common in Melbourne homes built before 1970. Learn how to test for it, who is most at risk and how to repaint without spreading lead dust.
Painting rendered walls: how to get a finish that lasts
Painting render the right way: curing times, salts, cracks and which coating to use. Learn why rendered walls fail and how to make the finish last longer.
Painting weatherboard houses: preparation, products and common problems
Weatherboard house painting explained: how to prepare the boards, which paint to use and why paint fails. A practical Melbourne guide before you repaint.
Peeling, cracking and blistering paint: causes and fixes
Peeling paint, cracks and blisters all have a cause. Learn how moisture, poor adhesion, heat and chalking ruin paint, and how to stop it coming back.
Preparing for painters: how to get your home ready for interior painting
Preparing for painters is mostly clearing space, sorting colours and planning around the family. Use this checklist so your interior repaint runs smoothly.
The best time of year to paint your house exterior in Melbourne
The best time to paint exterior Melbourne homes, season by season, using Bureau of Meteorology data and paint makers' temperature limits.