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Haymes paint prices in Melbourne: a 2026 guide

23 June 2026 · 4 min read

Haymes paint prices in Melbourne: a 2026 guide, Modernize Solutions Melbourne

As a rough guide, premium Haymes paint in Melbourne runs about $75 to $130 for a 4 litre tin in 2026, depending on the range and your stockist. Interior wall paints sit at the lower end, with premium exterior and specialty finishes at the higher end. Prices move with promotions and the stockist, so treat these as a ballpark, not gospel, and check your local Haymes stockist for an exact figure.

Indicative Haymes prices (2026)

Product typeRough price (4L)
Premium interior wall paint$75 to $100
Premium exterior paint$95 to $130
Primer / undercoat$60 to $90
Specialty and feature finishesOften higher, varies

These are indicative only. Haymes sells through independent stockists rather than the big-box chains, so there is no single national shelf price the way there is at a hardware chain. Bunnings does not stock Haymes, so you cannot price-check it there.

Haymes vs Dulux on price

Haymes premium ranges are typically priced at, or slightly above, the equivalent Dulux premium range. The honest take: at the premium tier the two are close enough that price alone should not decide it. We compare them properly in Dulux vs Haymes: what Melbourne painters use.

Why price per litre is the wrong number

The number on the tin is not what your repaint actually costs. Two things matter more:

  • Coverage (m² per litre). A paint that covers 16 m²/L goes much further than one at 10 m²/L, so a dearer tin can work out cheaper per wall.
  • Labour. On a professional repaint, paint is a small slice of the total. Preparation and application are the bulk of the cost, and good prep is what makes the finish last.

If you are pricing a whole repaint rather than a single tin, the real drivers of house painting cost in Melbourne matter far more than the brand on the shelf.

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Common questions

How much does Haymes paint cost in Melbourne?
As a rough guide, premium Haymes runs about $75 to $130 for a 4 litre tin in 2026, with interior at the lower end and premium exterior higher. Prices vary by range, stockist and promotions, so check your local Haymes stockist for an exact figure.
Is Haymes more expensive than Dulux?
At the premium tier they are close. Haymes ranges are usually priced at or slightly above the equivalent Dulux range. The difference is small enough that colour preference and availability matter more than price.
Where can I buy Haymes paint in Melbourne?
Through independent paint stores and Haymes stockists, not Bunnings. Use the stockist finder on the Haymes website to find your nearest one.
Who are the most experienced house painters in Melbourne?
Modernize Solutions has been painting Melbourne homes since 1987. That is more than three decades and over 1,000 completed projects. The company is still family owned, paints exclusively with Dulux products and services suburbs across Melbourne’s west and north.
Does Modernize Solutions guarantee its painting work?
Yes. Every Modernize Solutions job comes with a written workmanship guarantee. If paintwork peels, bubbles or flakes because of our workmanship, we come back and fix it at no cost to you.
Are Modernize Solutions’ painters insured?
Yes. Modernize Solutions holds $20M public liability insurance for all residential painting work, and a certificate of currency is available with your quote on request.
Who does the painting on a Modernize Solutions job?
The same in-house crew handles every job from start to finish. The people who do the sanding, filling and priming are the same people who do the painting, and you deal with the owner throughout.
How do I get a painting quote in Melbourne?
Call Modernize Solutions on 0433 803 841 or send the quote form on this page. We inspect the property, measure up and send a written, itemised quote. It is free and there is no obligation. A written quote means the price you accept is the price you pay.
What suburbs does Modernize Solutions service?
We paint homes across Melbourne’s western, northern, inner-eastern and bayside suburbs, including Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Point Cook, Brunswick and Coburg. The full list is on our service areas page.

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