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Modernize Solutions · Melbourne since 1987

Skirting Board Painting Melbourne

Professional skirting board painting frames every room. We sand, fill, prime and coat with hard-wearing enamel, sharp cut-in lines where skirting meets wall and floor.

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Why skirtings fail faster than walls, and the prep that prevents it

Skirtings sit at the join of two moving surfaces, the wall behind and the floor below. In timber-floored homes the floor expands and contracts with the seasons, stressing the paint at the skirting line. On top of that they take direct hits from vacuums, furniture legs, mops and feet, so they need a harder, more flexible coating than walls.

Old oil-based enamel is common on skirtings in homes built before the 1990s. It goes brittle over decades and often crazes. Water-based enamel over old oil without proper prep peels in strips, so the surface needs sanding back to a key, deglossing and a wipe-down first. Heavily crazed oil paint may need stripping further.

A semi-gloss or gloss finish is the practical choice, not just the traditional one. The harder sheen resists scuffing better than low-sheen and wipes clean with a damp cloth, and on natural timber it lifts the grain in a way flatter finishes do not.

Why homeowners choose Modernize Solutions

Dulux specialist

We exclusively use premium Dulux paints, their best interior and exterior coatings. No cheap substitutes, no compromise on product quality.

Fully insured

$20M public liability insurance for complete peace of mind on every project. Your home and property are fully protected while we work.

Owner-operated

The owner works on the tools alongside the crew on every project. You deal directly with the boss, not a salesperson, not a call centre.

Melbourne local

Based in Braybrook and servicing Melbourne's west, inner-north, inner-east and bayside suburbs since 1987. We know every suburb, every surface, every climate challenge.

Skirting board painting, our process

Close-up of freshly painted white skirting board meeting polished hardwood floor in an Essendon home

Add the finishing touches with crisp door and trim painting.

Skirting boards, architraves and door frames
Interior and exterior door painting
Window trim and sill finishing
Dulux premium enamel semi-gloss application
Careful masking and edge detail work
Final touch-up and quality check
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Common questions

What paint do you use for skirting board painting?
We use Dulux premium enamel in a semi-gloss finish for skirting board painting. It provides a smooth, hard-wearing surface that is easy to clean and resists scuffs, marks and yellowing over time.
Do skirting boards need to be painted separately from walls?
Skirting board painting uses a different paint type and finish than walls. We typically paint skirtings with a semi-gloss enamel while walls are painted in a low-sheen or matt finish. We cut in a sharp line where they meet.
How do you get a smooth finish on skirting boards?
We sand the existing surface, fill any dents or nail holes, apply a bonding primer and then carefully apply enamel with quality brushes. The key is thorough preparation and the right technique.
Can you paint skirting boards without removing them?
Yes, we paint skirting boards in place as standard. We mask the floor and wall edges carefully and cut in sharp lines. Removing skirtings is rarely necessary unless they are being replaced.
Should I replace or repaint old skirting boards?
If the boards are structurally sound, solid and not splitting, painting them is almost always the better value choice. A good preparation and repaint with quality enamel looks as sharp as new skirtings at a fraction of the cost and without the disruption of removal and replacement. We only recommend replacement where timber is genuinely rotted or badly damaged.
Can you paint skirting boards the same day as walls, or do they need to be done separately?
We paint ceilings first, then walls, then skirtings and trim in sequence. Doing them in the right order means the slow-drying enamel on skirtings is the last thing touched, reducing the chance of marks while other work is happening. We typically leave skirting enamel to harden overnight before moving furniture back.
What finish, gloss or satin, is better for skirting boards in a family home?
Semi-gloss is the practical choice for most family homes because it is harder-wearing and easier to wipe clean than satin. Satin gives a softer look and shows fewer marks on the surface texture, but it is not as durable in high-traffic areas. We can show you both finishes on a sample before the job starts if you want to compare them side by side.
Do you repaint skirting boards as part of a full interior repaint, or is it a separate job?
We do both. Skirtings and trim are typically included when we quote a full interior repaint, and we also take on trim-only jobs where you just want the skirtings, architraves and doors refreshed without repainting the walls. We will provide a clear itemised quote either way so you know what is covered.

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Since 1987 · 5.0 Star Reviews · $20M public liability · Dulux only
Workmanship issues fixed at no cost Fully insured

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

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