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Painters in Maribyrnong

Modernize Solutions has painted Maribyrnong homes since 1987, from post-war brick to riverside townhouses. Maribyrnong sits on the river that gives it its name, a western suburb that has changed enormously over the past two decades. Alongside the original post-war brick homes on streets like Rosamond Road and Gordon Street, the Edgewater estate and the apartments near Highpoint have brought a newer style of housing that needs a different approach to painting.

That mix is exactly why local knowledge matters here. A 1950s brick veneer needs different preparation to a rendered townhouse or a balcony exposed to the wind off the river. We assess each home on its own terms, match the right Dulux product to the surface, and prepare properly so the finish lasts.

Based just up the road in Braybrook, we have been painting western suburbs homes since 1987. We know Maribyrnong streets, the housing stock and the way the weather comes off the river, and we bring more than three decades of hands-on experience to every job.

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What we paint in Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong runs from original post-war brick homes to the newer Edgewater townhouses and apartments near the river. A 1950s brick veneer and a wind-exposed balcony need very different preparation, so we assess each home on its own terms.

Post-war brick

The 1950s brick veneers on streets like Rosamond Road and Gordon Street need the right preparation before topcoat. We clean down, prime where needed and match the Dulux product to the surface so the finish lasts.

Rendered townhouses

The newer Edgewater townhouses are mostly rendered. We patch and seal any render cracks first, then coat in a premium acrylic so the finish holds its colour rather than fading early.

River-exposed walls

Balconies and walls that cop the wind off the river weather faster than sheltered surfaces. We prep these properly and use exterior-grade Dulux so the coat stands up to the exposure.

Interior repaints

Inside, we fill, sand and prep walls and ceilings for a smooth, even finish. Older homes get any patched plaster sorted before the topcoat goes on.

What painting costs in Maribyrnong

Every quote is itemised and fixed before we start, with no surprises on the invoice. A post-war brick home with sound walls costs less than one needing render repair or extra prep on river-exposed surfaces, so we set the work out in writing up front.

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Why Maribyrnong homeowners choose Modernize

Maribyrnong sits in our core Western Suburbs patch, alongside Footscray, and more than three decades here means we know how local homes wear and weather. That goes into every quote, every prep call and every coat. We never subcontract, and we paint with Dulux throughout.

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Common questions

Do you paint the newer townhouses and apartments around Edgewater?
Yes. We paint plenty of the newer rendered townhouses and apartment interiors around the Edgewater estate and Highpoint. Rendered surfaces and modern plasterboard need the right preparation and the correct Dulux product, and we handle the access and scheduling that townhouse and unit work involves.
How do you handle balconies and walls exposed to wind off the river?
Surfaces facing the Maribyrnong River cop more wind and weather than a sheltered wall. We use exterior-grade Dulux Weathershield on exposed areas, prepare the substrate thoroughly and pay attention to sealing edges and joints where weather gets in. Proper preparation is what keeps an exposed finish looking good for years.
What does it cost to repaint a post-war brick home in Maribyrnong?
It depends on the size of the home, the condition of the existing paint and how much preparation is needed. Rather than guess, we come out, assess the home in person and give you a detailed written quote with no obligation. The assessment and quote are free.
Are you a local Maribyrnong painting business?
We are based in nearby Braybrook and have worked across Maribyrnong and the western suburbs since 1987. We are owner-operated, we do not subcontract your job out, and we carry $20M public liability insurance. A certificate of currency is available with your quote on request.
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 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.
What paint brand does Modernize Solutions use?
Dulux only. Wash&Wear low sheen on interior walls, Weathershield on exteriors and Aquanamel on doors and trim. Premium Dulux coatings cover better, last longer and hold their colour in Melbourne’s weather, which is why we don’t use budget alternatives.
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.

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