Painting Tips & Insights, Page 5
Expert advice from Melbourne's most experienced residential painters.
Fence Painting Melbourne: Cost & Paint Guide (2026)
A 30m timber fence costs $450–$900 to paint and lasts 5–10 years. Melbourne fence painting prices by type, prep and the right paint.
16 March 2026 · 12 min read
Choosing Paint Colours for Your Melbourne Home (2026)
Choosing paint colours for your Melbourne home? Expert advice on testing, undertones, exterior colours, and avoiding colour regret.
16 March 2026 · 19 min read
About Modernize Solutions: Dulux house painters in Melbourne since 1987
Modernize Solutions has painted Melbourne homes since 1987. Family-run, owner-operated residential painters using premium Dulux finishes.
12 March 2026 · 4 min read
Best Paint Finish for Walls, Kitchens and Bathrooms: Satin, Matte or Gloss? (2026)
The best paint finish for walls is low sheen, bathrooms need semi-gloss, and trim takes gloss enamel. Satin vs matte vs gloss compared with real products.
10 March 2026 · 5 min read
Choosing the right paint roller: 5 nap sizes explained (2026)
Use a 10-12mm nap roller for walls and 12-18mm for ceilings. A painter's paint roller nap chart with the right nap size and material for every surface.
10 March 2026 · 3 min read
Painting rental properties Melbourne | landlord guide (2026)
A Melbourne landlord's guide to painting a rental: when to repaint, what counts as fair wear and tear, how to budget, and planning the work between tenants.
10 March 2026 · 4 min read
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.
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.
9 March 2026 · 8 min read
Heritage House Painting Melbourne: Costs, Permits & Lead Paint (2026)
Heritage house painting in Melbourne: council overlay permits, period-correct colours, lead paint safety, and the specialist prep these homes need.
9 March 2026 · 4 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.
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.
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.
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.