A family painting business since 1987

Owner on every job, $20M public liability, Dulux on every surface.

Freshly painted white hallway with heritage front door, interior painting by Modernize Solutions

Modernize Solutions sign board in front of a newly painted two-storey Melbourne home

A family business since 1987

Modernize Solutions is a family-owned residential painting company based in Braybrook, Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1987, the business has painted Melbourne homes for more than three decades. Modernize Solutions exclusively uses Dulux paint products, holds $20M public liability insurance, and operates with ABN 33 693 910 379. The company specialises in interior painting: walls, ceilings, doors and window frames, plus apartments, pre-sale repaints and commercial interiors.

Quality craftsmanship and honest communication have been at the core of the business since day one. The owner still works on every job, not behind a desk, but on-site with a brush in hand. Every surface is prepared properly, every quote is transparent, and every project is treated with the same care whether it's a single room or an entire home.

Modernize Solutions is not a franchise and not a call centre. When you contact the business, you're speaking directly to the owner, the person who'll be painting your home. No middlemen, no project managers, no handoffs. That's been the standard for over three decades, and it isn't changing.

What we stand for

Quality craftsmanship

Meticulous preparation, premium Dulux materials, and attention to every detail. We never cut corners because the finish is everything.

Honest communication

Straight-talking from start to finish. No surprises on your invoice, no hidden fees, just transparent quoting and clear timelines.

Owner on every job

The boss picks up the brush. The owner works on-site with every crew, giving you direct accountability and personal oversight.

Local knowledge

More than three decades painting in Melbourne's west means we know every surface type, every climate challenge, and every council requirement.

Had modernise solutions repaint the exterior of our home in Footscray and couldn't be happier. Lachlan was punctual, tidy and the finish was excellent. Would recommend to anyone in the area

James Anthony, Footscray · Rated 5.0 on Google →

Our credentials

$20M Public Liability

$20M public liability, certificate of currency on request

Dulux Specialist

Exclusively using Dulux premium products for superior results

Established 1987

Family-owned since 1987, painting Melbourne homes for generations

Owner-Operated

The owner works alongside every crew, your job gets personal attention

Serving all of Melbourne

From the western suburbs where we started to every corner of greater Melbourne, we bring the same quality and commitment to every home we paint.

Western Suburbs · Inner West · Northern Suburbs · Inner North · Inner Suburbs · Bayside

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Common questions

Do house painters need to be licensed in Victoria?

In Victoria, painting work over $10,000 is domestic building work and the painter must be registered with the Victorian Building Authority. Whatever the job size, always ask for proof of insurance. Modernize Solutions carries $20M public liability cover and provides a certificate of currency with your quote on request.

How much do painters charge per hour in Melbourne?

Melbourne painters typically charge $45 to $70 an hour, but most quality work is quoted per job, not by the hour. A fixed written quote means the price covers preparation properly instead of rewarding slow work. Modernize Solutions quotes per job, in writing, before any work starts.

What should you look for when hiring a painter?

A written itemised quote, proof of insurance, and real reviews with photos of finished work. Ask who actually does the painting, some companies quote then subcontract. At Modernize Solutions the same in-house crew handles every job and you deal with the owner throughout.

What does a professional painter do that DIY misses?

Preparation. Washing, sanding, filling, caulking gaps and priming bare spots is most of the labour on a proper job, and it is what makes paint last ten years instead of three. The painting itself is the fast part.