Painting Tips & Insights, Page 4
Straight advice from painters who have worked on Melbourne homes since 1987.
Best time to paint a house Melbourne: 4 seasons compared (2026)
The best time to paint a house in Melbourne is autumn and spring: mild temps, low humidity, less rain. A season-by-season guide, interior and exterior.
Guides · 9 March 2026 · 3 min read
How long to paint a house Melbourne (2026)
How long to paint a house in Melbourne? Interior 3-5 days, exterior 3-7 days. Full timeline breakdown by project type.
Guides · 9 March 2026 · 8 min read
Is Haymes paint better than Dulux? A Melbourne painter's verdict (2026)
Is Haymes paint better than Dulux? Both are premium Australian brands. Coverage, quality, colour range and value compared by a Melbourne painter.
Education · 8 March 2026 · 5 min read
How to fix paint bubbling (2026)
Fix paint bubbling with this step-by-step guide. Identify causes, repair blistered surfaces, and prevent future bubbling for a flawless finish.
Education · 8 March 2026 · 6 min read
How to Repaint a Weatherboard House in Melbourne: Prep, Sanding & Process (2026)
Repainting weatherboards is 60-70% preparation. A painter's guide to washing, scraping, sanding, priming and topcoats, plus repaint vs replace.
Guides · 8 March 2026 · 8 min read
Common questions
How long does paint take to dry between coats?
Quality acrylic paints like Dulux Wash&Wear are touch dry in around 30 minutes and ready to recoat in about two hours in normal conditions. Cold or humid Melbourne weather stretches that out, which is one reason exterior work is scheduled around the forecast.
Should I paint my house myself or hire a professional?
A single room with sound walls is a reasonable DIY job. Full interiors, ceilings, exteriors and anything with peeling or damaged paint are usually false economy, because the prep work and access equipment are where DIY jobs fail. Our guides on this blog cover both paths honestly.
How often should you repaint a house in Melbourne?
Exteriors every seven to ten years, sooner for weatherboards in full sun. Interiors last ten years or more if the walls were prepped properly. Melbourne UV and rain do most of the damage outside, so south-facing walls usually outlast west-facing ones.
Why is the paint on my walls peeling?
Almost always moisture or poor preparation. Paint applied over dust, gloss or damp plaster loses adhesion and lifts. The fix is to strip back the flaking area, treat the moisture source, sand, prime and repaint. Painting over the top without prep just moves the problem a year down the road.