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Painters in West Footscray

Modernize Solutions has painted West Footscray homes since 1987, with our Braybrook base just minutes away. West Footscray has become one of the most sought-after pockets of the inner west, and the housing tells the story. Californian bungalows and weatherboard cottages sit alongside post-war brick homes on streets like Essex Street, Argyle Street and Stanlake Avenue, many of them now being carefully restored by owners who want to keep the character.

Painting these homes well takes more than a roller. The older weatherboards and bungalows often have layers of old paint, timber that needs repair and pre-1970 surfaces that may contain lead. We prepare each home properly, manage older paint safely and choose colours that respect the period of the house.

We are based nearby in Braybrook and have been painting West Footscray and the surrounding inner west since 1987. More than three decades on, we know the local housing stock and what it takes to get a finish that lasts on these homes.

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What we paint in West Footscray

West Footscray is full of Californian bungalows and weatherboard cottages that owners are restoring to keep the character. The older the home, the more the result depends on what happens before the topcoat.

Pre-1970 paint

Many of these homes were built before 1970 and carry lead paint under later coats. We handle older surfaces safely, preparing and sealing them properly rather than sanding back into trouble.

Bungalow timber

The exposed rafter tails, timber trim and verandahs on these bungalows take real preparation. We repair damaged timber, sand and prime bare sections, then finish so the detail is protected and clean.

Weatherboard prep

Old weatherboards usually carry layers of aged paint that need scraping back and stabilising before anything new goes on. We do that groundwork so the finish bonds and lasts instead of peeling within a season.

Period colours

The right colours make a bungalow facade sit properly in the street. We help choose a scheme that respects the period of the home and cut in tidily around the timber detail.

What a paint job costs in West Footscray

Every quote is itemised and fixed before we start, with nothing added later. On West Footscray's older bungalows and weatherboards the cost is driven by timber repairs, the careful stripping back of aged paint and safe handling of pre-1970 surfaces, and we set that out in writing up front.

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Our painting services in West Footscray

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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Pre-Sale Painting

Maximise your property value with strategic pre-sale painting.

Property assessment and priority area recommendations
Strategic neutral colour palette selection
Interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim

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Trusted by West Footscray homeowners

We have painted homes across Western Suburbs since 1987, and West Footscray is no exception. Owner Michael Moylan is on the tools with the crew on every job, so the person who quotes your project is the same person who stands behind it.

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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

Do you handle lead paint in older West Footscray homes?

Yes. Many West Footscray homes built before 1970 have lead-based paint under later coats. We follow all guidelines for safe handling, including proper containment, HEPA vacuuming and correct waste disposal. We can test suspect surfaces before any work begins so you know exactly what we are dealing with.

What colours suit a Californian bungalow in West Footscray?

Bungalows look their best in period-sympathetic palettes. Warm earthy body colours with cream or heritage-green trim suit the era, and we often draw from the Dulux Heritage range. We can match an existing scheme or suggest a palette that works with the streetscape and the age of the home.

How long does it take to repaint a West Footscray weatherboard?

A full exterior repaint of a weatherboard cottage usually takes seven to ten working days, depending on how much timber repair and preparation is needed. Older boards often need scraping, filling and multiple primer coats before topcoating, and that preparation is what makes the finish last.

Can you paint before we sell our West Footscray home?

Yes. Pre-sale painting is one of the highest-return jobs you can do before going to market. We work to agent and auction timelines, focus on the surfaces that buyers notice first and use neutral palettes that present the home at its best. We can stage the work to suit your campaign.

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