Hiring a painter in Victoria: licences, contracts, deposits and insurance
Painting alone needs no licence or registration in Victoria. When combined trades do, plus contracts, deposit limits, insurance and checks before you hire.
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Quotes
10 articles on quotes.
Painter's guarantee vs paint warranty: what each one covers
A painting workmanship guarantee covers how the job was done; a paint warranty covers the paint. What each includes, common exclusions and your legal rights.
Dulux vs Taubmans vs Wattyl: how the three paint brands compare
Dulux vs Taubmans vs Wattyl: how their premium interior and exterior ranges, guarantees and features compare, and how to choose the right paint for a job.
How much does exterior house painting cost in Melbourne?
Exterior house painting cost in Melbourne for 2026: single vs double storey, weatherboard vs brick vs render, plus preparation, access and scaffolding.
How much does it cost to paint a room in Melbourne?
What does it cost to paint a room in Melbourne? 2026 price ranges for bedrooms, living areas, ceilings and feature walls, plus what moves the price.
Commercial painting in Melbourne without disrupting your business
Commercial painting in Melbourne without the downtime: after-hours and staged work, low-odour paints, site inductions and consistent multi-site finishes.
How much does it cost to paint a house in Melbourne?
How much to paint a house in Melbourne in 2026? Whole-house price ranges for interiors and exteriors, plus what pushes your quote up or down.
How to choose a house painter in Melbourne: 10 questions to ask
Not sure how to choose a painter in Melbourne? Ask these 10 questions about insurance, quotes, prep, paint and guarantees before you sign anything.
Strata painting: a committee's guide to repainting an apartment building
A practical strata painting guide for Victorian committees: maintenance plans and funds, comparable quotes, access, colour approvals and staged works.
What a painting quote should include (and red flags to watch for)
A painting quote should spell out scope, prep, paint, coats, price and guarantee. Use this checklist to compare Melbourne quotes and spot the red flags.