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Exterior Painting of gutters

$5

Great job thanks mate

Gyprocker

$200

Reliable and completed job smoothly, will make sure it is what you want. 👍🏻👍🏻

Paint 2 doors & doorframes white

$200

Raju has been very helpful in completing the task in timely and effective manner. From start to finish, he was professional, efficient and skilled. The quality of his work was exceptional, and he completed the job on time and within budget. Overall, I highly recommend Raju for any project, big or small. I would not hesitate to use his services again in the future. Thank you, Raju, for a job well done!

Concrete sealing the gap between alfresco area and house

$500

Jason was on time. Work was great. Super friendly and had good banter. Will definitely hire him again and would recommend 👍🏻

Re-plaster walls

$150

Excellent handy man, punctual, great attitude, all round good guy

Bench top repairs

$150

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Paint plays a much more important part in our lives than many people realise. Whether it’s in your home, office or shop, the difference between a room that’s been freshly painted and one that has peeling paint on the wall can dramatically affect your mood and wellbeing.

Painters can transform a space in less than a day, and without huge expenses. Whether you want the exterior of your building painted, a room given a new lease of life or you just want a bit of help with paint stripping and other prep work, there are professionals on Airtasker who can help. We even have a section for graffiti artists and mural painters in case you want something a bit different!

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Top Painting related questions

Professional painters apply paint to surfaces, like furniture, internal walls, external walls and features, and fixtures. Most painters will paint using one flat colour, although some create a murals or graffiti art.
Exteriors need to be repainted every 5-10 years. Harsh weather/climate, or low quality materials could mean you need to paint more regularly. You’ll need to repaint walls and ceilings inside more frequently - as often as 2-4 years, especially in high-traffic areas.
You might be tempted to DIY your painting but unless you’re experienced, this can make your project take a lot longer, cost more (due to purchasing new equipment), and lead to a less professional result. Professional painters come with the tools, skills, and experience to get your painting done quickly and professionally.
Many professional painters have access to trade discounts, plus they know the best brands and equipment, so it can be worth ordering your paint supplies through them. However, if you already have paint and supplies on hand, you can let your painter know.
Minor painting projects may take an hour, while whole-house paint jobs can take a week or more. An average 12m2 room would take a professional painter around 4 hours to complete, including preparation, cleaning, taping, and several coats of paint.
The cost of exterior house painting normally ranges from $800-$6000. However, interior painting ranges between $150-$500 per task when you hire your painter through Airtasker. The exact price will depend on the condition of the surface, size, access to the area, the number of coats needed, and how long the job is likely to take.
For certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant painting service licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

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What does a painting service include?

Usually, painting services will include the full process from setup and preparation to painting and final clean up. Some common painting services include:

Interior wall painting 

Painting your interior walls will give your space a fresh new look, help reduce cooking smells, control mould, and remove fingerprints and marks. A professional painter will choose paints to suit the style and function of your office, house, bedroom, apartment, or bathroom. Preparation starts with removing or covering furniture and putting down drop sheets, along with washing any wall surfaces. Your painter will repair any surface holes then sand rough areas and prime if needed. To paint walls and ceilings, your painter will start by cutting in with a small brush, before covering the remaining surfaces with a roller brush. They may apply 2-3 coats to create a smooth, even surface. Finally, your painter will clean up by washing out the brushes and rollers, folding up drop any cloths, and removing the tape from windows and outlets.

Exterior painting

It’s important to maintain paintwork for your home’s exterior, not only for your home’s value and first impressions but because it’s constantly exposed to the elements. You’ll need to repaint weatherboards every few years, plus fences, gutters, window-sills, and doorways every 5-10 years to maintain a fresh look. When you hire an exterior painter, they’ll usually sand back and prep the area, taking off any cracked or peeling paint, and then prime and paint the surfaces. They’ll choose a paint designed for your climate and structure to ensure it lasts. Once they’re finished, your painter will inspect for any missed spots and check the edges are all neat.

Graffiti and murals

Your business, nursery, or feature wall will stand out from the crowd with a graffiti mural, or larger-than-life artwork. If you have a design ready to go, your painter can enlarge this onto your walls, or design a custom piece for your home or office. Your painter will prepare the surface by cleaning it carefully, putting down drop sheets, and painting a base colour if needed. Then they’ll get to work on your artwork, using a ladder to reach each part of the painting. They’ll likely reference an existing drawing or photo throughout the process to ensure they have every detail right. Once they’re finished, they’ll pack up their equipment, wash out any brushes used, and remove the drop sheet. Some artwork may be finished in just a few hours, while larger, highly detailed pieces may take weeks.

Paint stripping 

Many painters are experienced in paint removal, too. Since paint stripping is generally a messy and time-consuming job, it’s a good idea to outsource it to a professional. Some common reasons for paint stripping include new colour for your interior doors, removing wood stain from kitchen cabinets so you can update the colour, or stripping cracked paint from a surface so it’s ready for repainting. Your professional painter can also help with graffiti removal and repainting, as well. Depending on the surface, they’ll use a mixture of scraping tools, sandpaper, and chemicals to remove as much paint as is needed, ensuring proper safety and ventilation throughout.

Recent Painting tasks

Pressure Clean decking

$450

Ringwood VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Clean decking, get rid of mould and stains. *note that I am pending the tenant that will vacate within the next two weeks, hence the changing dates for the job. Appreciate your understanding. - Due date: Before Sunday, 14 May 2023

Replace false ceiling and partition and paint over.

$350

Brandon Park VIC 3150, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Apply waterproofing membrane on materials. Replace water damaged false ceiling (10sqm) and partition wall (10sqm). Paint over. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Floor Sanding And Polishing Required Small Room

$600

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

1st Jun 2023

I require an experienced and qualified floor sander and polisher to work on my newly installed Blackbutt floor in my 13.5 sqm bedroom. You need to sand and polish, applying seal with materials pictured. 1 x coat of stain, let it dry for 24 hours, 3 x coats of water based, lightly sanding between coats. The rest of the my apartment floor has recently been completed with the same materials and workmanship. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 5 June 2023

Paint sml Ceiling + 4 x Doors

$200

Bayswater WA 6053, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Scrape +Paint sml Ceiling Patch (3.5m x 2.5m) + 4 x Standard Doors Paint Supplied - Due date: Flexible

Painting bathroom tiles

$200

Oakleigh East VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Painting of tiles in the bathroom white. In a rental so can not rip them about but have approval to be painted if done professionally. Shower would be left as is, just tiles on wall and around bath. As a rental, not looking to spend too much money. Looking at getting quotes so cost is a rough estimate Small bathroom with tiles only half way up the walls. - Due date: Flexible

Painting Walls

$200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Hi, I'm looking for someone to paint the walls of my bedroom in white, if possible this week. The room foot print is 4m X 3.4m, wall height I'm not sure, it's an old house so I would guess 3m high. What would your price & availability be? (waiting for landlord agreement)

Paint three walls in hallway

$600

Arana Hills QLD, Australia

1st Jun 2023

Three walls in hallway require painting. I have the paint. The hallway is double storey height, but only need the top half of the walls painted. Wall 1 is 390 wide x 230 high Wall2 is 470 wide x 230 high Wall3 is 390 wide x 230 high From ground to ceiling is approx 5 metres Please see pictures. Will require cleaning prep, no major filling and sanding, and enough coats to be professional. Will need to provide own equipment, ladders, scaffold or whatever you use and I can supply the paint. The last Airtasker let me down and didn't show or respond so I'm reposting this request. Can do during week days or weekends. Colour slightly darker - porters paint good quality. see image below Thanks - Due date: Before Monday, 12 June 2023

Re spray my car roof

$250

Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

1st Jun 2023

My car roof paint has faded and i woupd like it fixed - Due date: Flexible

Painter - finishing

$150

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

30th May 2023

3 hours of painting $50 per hour . I have all the paint Just second coat of trim only in area shown And one/ two coats around pool . Just small edge where isn’t done. I have all paint and rollers - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 or Wednesday 31 may

Incredible job and very reliable, professional and punctual. Will definitely use again Thanks John

Paint new external door

$250

Petersham NSW, Australia

30th May 2023

New external door to be painted. Black exterior, and dulux natural white interior. Paint to be supplied by painter. - Due date: Before Friday, 2 June 2023

Fantastic job on painting a new door, will use again!

Remove 80 wall plugs

$100

Armadale WA, Australia

30th May 2023

I have 80 wall plugs that require removal from walls throughout a house. The wall is brick/plaster. I will be filling the holes and sanding over them to prepare for painting. You will need to supply your own tools and equipment. Power is available on site. - Due date: Flexible

Todd was awesome! On time, efficient and skilled. Thank you!

Patch and Paint

$150

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

30th May 2023

4 screws to be removed from walls and filled and painted and 4 areas where 3M strips have taken off paint. Should take an hour. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Very professional and workmanship was excellent. Will use Ravi again for these types of works. Anna

Painting external fence

$500

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

30th May 2023

We have two external wooden fences that need to be painted - they’re in nee of a good refresher. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Great service and fantastic quality. We’ve hired Feda again to do another job.

Interior priming & painting in Maitland

$250

Maitland NSW, Australia

29th May 2023

5-6 hours of priming and painting, all equipment and paint provided. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Spray Paint Retaining Wall

$250

White Rock QLD 4306, Australia

29th May 2023

Spray paint rear retaining wall. Paint purchased. Approx 21sqm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 June 2023

Great eye for detail and excellent work. Communication was great.

Render hairline cracks in fence

$100

Drummoyne NSW, Australia

29th May 2023

I need a licensed renderer to patch a two hairline cracks on front fence. - Due date: Flexible

Mike was very friendly, punctual and quick with great attention to detail. The final result looks amazing. Mike is a great renderer.

Handyman. Few odd jobs in house. General tools will be required

$50

Subiaco WA, Australia

29th May 2023

Few odd jobs including basic assembly, touch up painting etc. approx an hours work - Due date: Flexible

Paint around my light fixture

$60

Prahran VIC, Australia

29th May 2023

I have an extremely small area that needs to be painted, just around the top of my light fitting in my lounge room, should only take around 15-20 minutes. I have the paint I just require someone with a paint brush, drop sheet and tape to put spring the light fitting while painting. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Nice guy, very efficient, great communicator & did the job in a timely manner 🙌🏻👍

Patching some cracks around the house

$350

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

29th May 2023

Would love for someone to come and help patch up and paint some cracks around the house. Pics attached. - Due date: Flexible

Tyler was lovely to work with. Great communication and went out of the way to help! Will definitely be using his services in future

Small holes in ceiling repair/paint and fix paint around staircase

$200

South Coogee NSW, Australia

29th May 2023

- Repair 2 small holes (2-3cm) in ceiling gyprock (from removing old ceiling lights) - Little paint touch up along the staircase and around the house - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Anthony did a great job. He is an experienced and friendly painter. We will definitely hire him again for future painting jobs.