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Painters in St Albans

Modernize Solutions has painted St Albans homes since 1987, with our Braybrook base just minutes away. St Albans is one of the western suburbs' biggest and most established residential areas, built largely on solid post-war brick veneers and weatherboard family homes. The streets around Main Road East and Main Road West are full of these homes, and as a new generation of owners moves in, plenty are being updated and renovated.

These post-war homes reward proper preparation. The brickwork, render and original timber all need the right groundwork, and the difference between a repaint that lasts and one that peels is almost always in the preparation. We assess each surface, match the right Dulux product and do the groundwork properly before topcoating.

We are based nearby in Braybrook and have painted St Albans and the western suburbs since 1987. More than three decades in the west means we know the local housing stock and the finishes that hold up here.

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What we paint in St Albans

St Albans is one of the west's biggest established areas, built largely on solid post-war brick veneers and weatherboard family homes off Main Road East and Main Road West. As new owners move in and renovate, these homes reward a proper repaint, and the groundwork is what makes it last.

Brick veneer

The post-war brick veneers need cleaning down and the right preparation before topcoat. We assess each surface, prime where needed and match the Dulux product to suit so the finish does not fail early.

Weatherboard prep

Weatherboard homes prepare differently to brick. We prime the bare timber, repair any rot and finish in Dulux Weathershield so the coat holds up through the west's hot summers and wet winters.

Renovation work

With plenty of homes being updated and extended, we match the original sections to the new build and work around the renovation so the painting fits the timeline.

Interior repaints

Inside, we fill, sand and prep walls and ceilings for a smooth, even finish. Any repaired plaster gets sorted before the topcoat goes on.

What a paint job costs in St Albans

Every quote is itemised and fixed before we start, with no surprises on the invoice. A brick veneer with sound walls costs less than a weatherboard needing timber repair, so we set the preparation out in writing up front.

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Our painting services in St Albans

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painted room by room, with full prep and Dulux finishes.

Full surface preparation including sanding, filling and priming
Premium Dulux interior paints
Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painting

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Exterior Painting

Weatherboard, render and brick exteriors prepped, repaired and repainted to handle Melbourne weather.

High-pressure washing and surface cleaning
Crack filling, sanding and primer application
Premium Dulux exterior coatings

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Weatherboard Painting

Specialist weatherboard painting, repair and protection for Melbourne homes.

Full weatherboard inspection and condition report
Timber repair, filling and replacement where required
High-pressure washing and mould treatment

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Renovation Painting

Complete painting solutions for your home renovation project.

Colour matching to existing finishes
New and existing surface blending
Coordination with other renovation trades

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Painting St Albans homes the right way

From the first inspection to the final walk-through, your St Albans project gets owner-operated attention. No subcontractors, Dulux on every surface, $20M public liability, and the work backed in writing, the same standard we have held since 1987.

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Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, doors and trim painted room by room, with full prep and Dulux finishes.

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Exterior Painting

Weatherboard, render and brick exteriors prepped, repaired and repainted to handle Melbourne weather.

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Common questions

What does it cost to repaint a home in St Albans?

It depends on the size and condition of the home and how much preparation is needed. We do not quote blind over the phone, because every home is different. We come out, assess it in person and give you a detailed written quote at no cost and with no obligation.

Do you paint both brick veneer and weatherboard homes in St Albans?

Yes. Both are common across St Albans, and each needs a different approach. Brick and render need cleaning, repair and the right primer, while weatherboards often need timber repairs before painting. We prepare each surface to suit and finish in a quality Dulux product so it lasts.

Can you work around a renovation in St Albans?

Yes. Many St Albans homes are being renovated and extended. We coordinate with your builder and other trades, fit into the construction timeline and blend new work with the original so the finished result looks like one cohesive job.

Are you a local western suburbs painting business?

We are based in nearby Braybrook and have painted across St Albans and the western suburbs since 1987. We are owner-operated and never subcontract your job out, we use premium Dulux products and we carry $20M public liability insurance, with a certificate of currency available 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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Workmanship issues fixed at no cost Fully insured

We'll return and fix any workmanship issue at no cost.