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Recent Painting reviews in Cairns

Great job! Adam got stuck into the task and did over and above, very pleased with the work, thank you

Paint Doors

$100

Felipe is awesome worker. Highly recommended

Sanding of Internal house walls

$150

Nice paint job

Internal house painting

$3,000

Would definitely recommend to anyone, did an excellent job at an excellent price. Thanks Adam

I need home cleaning

$250

Great to communicate with good attitude and very professional.

Paint inside 2br unit

$2,000

Thank you Dennis for attending to this job on such short notice and completing the job with professionalism. Very much appreciated.

Patch Up a Hole in Bedroom Wall.

$150

What's the average cost of a painter in Cairns

$123 - $500

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$123

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$255

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$500

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Average reviews for Painting Services in Cairns

based on 77 reviews

4.86

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Recent Bathroom Painting reviews in Cairns

Very helpful

One bedroom one lounge bathroom all very small unit/bed sitter

$1,200

Duane did an excellent job. Great attention to detail. Thank you!

Remove flaking paint and repaint bathroom ceiling

$210

Adam painted the interior of my townhouse along with kitchen cupboards and it looks amazing! Couldn't be happier and I highly recommend him. Thank you so much Adam 😁

Interior painting of 2 bed townhouse (excluding bathroom).

$3,000

What's the average cost of a bathroom painter in Cairns

$720 - $2,100

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$720

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$1,200

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$2,100

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Average reviews for Bathroom Painting Services in Cairns

based on 3 reviews

5

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Recent Ceiling Painting reviews in Cairns

Adam was a great communicator always keeping me in the loop. Very happy with the quality of his work and professionalism. Highly recommended.

Ceilings painted in 2 bedroom flat

$1,000

Cameron was fabulous - very communicative via Airtasker (I was a nervous first time user). He arrived early to undertake the task; was equally open and engaging in person; got immediately to work; was critical and considerate in the work he undertook (e.g. we reviewed the ceiling clean together, and he pointed to additional touch ups he'd undertaken of his own accord). Wouldn't hesitate to re-engage Cameron!

I need ceiling cleaning

$200

Happy with the work. Easy communication. Would recommend Joss.

Clean Interior walls and ceilings

$300

Duane did an excellent job. Great attention to detail. Thank you!

Remove flaking paint and repaint bathroom ceiling

$210

Thankyou Cameron Excellent service very Professional highly Reccommended

Remove mould off walls and ceiling

$200

Can't speak highly enough of Ty Ty M. We got him to power wash a small section of fence and then clean the eaves around the house. Ty was on time, did an amazing job and was great to deal with. He has an awesome work ethic and great attention to detail. We were thrilled with the result and will definitely use him again. Highly recommended!

Small gerni job and clean outdoor ceiling.

$250

What's the average cost of a ceiling painter in Cairns

$240 - $550

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$240

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$270

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$550

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Average reviews for Ceiling Painting Services in Cairns

based on 8 reviews

5

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Recent Kitchen Painting reviews in Cairns

Manuel was on time and completed the job professionally.

Painting of kitchen ceiling

$150

Really nice guy, super punctual and professional. Easy to get along with. Great painting job.

Paint bedroom and kitchen

$300

Bryce is a great Airtasker all round.

Internal house painting VJ Walls 3 bedrooms, 1 kitchen

$40

What's the average cost of a kitchen painter in Cairns

$120 - $250

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$120

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$200

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$250

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Average reviews for Kitchen Painting Services in Cairns

based on 3 reviews

5

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Recent Wall Painting reviews in Cairns

Thank you Dennis for attending to this job on such short notice and completing the job with professionalism. Very much appreciated.

Patch Up a Hole in Bedroom Wall.

$150

Adam did a great job painting the internal walls of our villa. He pays careful attention to detail and is very thorough and cleans up after himself. A true professional we can highly recommend him to anyone looking for painting work.

Paint internal walls, doors & door frames

$2,000

Adam was friendly, helpful and did an amazing job for my mother sealing and painting the front of her house. Thank you so much

Seal outside Wall and Paint

$500

Felipe is awesome worker. Highly recommended

Sanding of Internal house walls

$150

Manuel was prompt and did a good job.

Paint 1 internal wall

$200

Thankyou Cameron Excellent service very Professional highly Reccommended

Remove mould off walls and ceiling

$200

What's the average cost of a wall painter in Cairns

$150 - $300

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$150

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$230

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$300

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Average reviews for Wall Painting Services in Cairns

based on 16 reviews

4.88

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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:

House painting

House painting services involve a range of tasks to transform both the interiors and exteriors of your home. Expert house painters can walk you through the entire painting process–from colour consultation and surface preparation to paint application.

  • Interior 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 with a Certificate IV license will choose paints to suit the style and function of your kitchen, bedroom, ceiling, 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 in Cairns

Paint 1 coat internal cabinetry

$400

Gordonvale QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2024

- Internal kitchen with multiple cabinets and drawers - 2 x standard wardrobe cabinets (each one is slim built with 5 sections - Small walk in section with one top shelf and 5 slim built sections - Paint will be provided

Plastering ceiling

$10

Brinsmead QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hole in the ceiling as shown in photo. Will need fixing, and I will do the painting. I caused the damage whilst I was in the attic. Name your price. Will pay in cash.

Painter We need a painter to paint a 4 metre wall behind our bedhead

$200

Clifton Beach QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

A feature wall We have the paint - Due date: Flexible

3 x Merbau decks requiring a sand and stain

$600

Smithfield QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Requiring 3 x decks of Merbau to be sanded and stained. Estimated size of decks below. Apologies for not having better photos or measurements. House currently rented so will need to liaise with real estate and tenants to arrange the works. - Front = 4 x 2m - Deck 2 (near pool) = 7 x 3m - Deck 3 = 5 x 2m

Need help with painting

$40

Cairns QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Need help painting 3 bedroom apartment in the city. Need someone who is handy and can paint to good standard. Doesn’t have to be a professional painter, just someone who knows what they are doing and can do a good job. I will be helping some of the time. Will be paid per hour

I need my car painted

$1,000

Yorkeys Knob QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2024

Looking for a quote asap, for someone to paint my vehicle before August 2024. The entire paint job is peeling since Jasper. I just want it presentable to sell before August. Or at least, a shed my dad & I could borrow once the weather settles down. Car is 2012 Suzuki Swift. - Due date: Flexible

Looking for a painter

$1,200

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Need a painter from this Thursday. A few walls, ceilings and doors and door frames. No prep work needed house. Only experience painters, please.

Painting 2 bedroom unit

$3,000

Cairns QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2024

supply quality paint clean walls and ceiling 2 coats paint internal doors, walls and ceiling 80 square metres and not high ceilings Will be empty

Painting walls only of 2 bedrooms in Whitfield. Materials provided

$500

Whitfield QLD, Australia

5th Feb 2024

Need the walls only of 2 bedrooms painted. Paint is provided along with rollers, brushes, tape, drop sheets, ladder etc Needs to be done by this Sunday 11th February, any day/s before Must have experience painting/prepping etc and be neat and efficient - Due date: Before Sunday, 11 February 2024

Exterior painting

$3,500

Edmonton QLD, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

Require painterto paint exterior of my lowest rendered home. Will include roof and guttering. I am happy to supply paint - Due date: Flexible

Sand off a bit of rotten pole surface and seal

$200

Miallo QLD, Australia

18th Jan 2024

We have a pole home and brown ants have caused some surface damage to one of the poles. Our pest control person says that the best thing to do now is to remove the rotted surface bits and sand down to a smooth hard surface. We also have wood hardener to add afterwards. The seal with an exterior paint. We'd like this done as soon as possible, but it probably won't take more than an hour. - Due date: Before Sunday, 28 January 2024

Deck sanding and re-coat small area

$1,000

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

17th Jan 2024

2 areas that are 5.5m x 2 meter and one area 6.4m x 1.2 meters. Will pay for materials needed and extra boards that need replacing. Will need to discuss some details, willing to remove split boards and will need materials collected, thank you!

Jamie and Sam did a neat job, they work well together, thank you 🙂

Cut and sealant (oxidised paint) 4WD

$200

Parramatta Park QLD, Australia

14th Jan 2024

I’d like my 2011 Mitsubishi Triton cut and sealant applied due to the paint having oxidised and numerous scratches due to age. - Due date: Flexible

I need an area in my home painted

$450

Yorkeys Knob QLD, Australia

12th Jan 2024

I have a narrow hallway, small bathroom and seperate toilet that needs painting. The tiles don’t need to be painted but the rest is besser brick. I have the paint and tools ready to go just need someone available to do the work ASAP. Experience painting besser brick, clean and detail oriented is always helpful - Due date: Before Friday, 19 January 2024

Adam was great, very professional and prompt with communication and getting the job done. Paid close attention to detail.

Internal house painting VJ Walls 3 bedrooms, 1 kitchen

$40

Mossman QLD, Australia

27th Dec 2023

Walls of 2 bedrooms (2.8 x 3.2) have recently been clad in vj lining but both bedrooms have full length windows so these are half height walls. Ceilings have already been painted. Third bedroom is 3.5 x 3.5, ceiling is already painted and ok. I just don’t like the pale grey paint so need to paint over the walls. Same with the kitchen, it’s painting over the grey paint. Forty dollars per hour, paint supplied (Dulux) - Due date: Before Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Bryce is a great Airtasker all round.

Ceilings Painted Only in 2 B/R Unit

$1,200

Cairns QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2023

Unprofessional painter painted walls in my unit - unfurnished at present & yet to move in - but left the ceilings in their original state? Colour: Lexicon quarter strength, 3 coats needed. Also would like outdoor area done as well 30 sqm if time permits - Due date: Before Thursday, 28 December 2023

Labourer who can paint

$300

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

The screens in the picture below have been sanded and just need a few coats of stain. It would need to be done early morning or later in the afternoon when it’s not too hot (otherwise the stain bubbles). I have the stain and a paint brush and a handy foam thing for getting to the underside of the boards. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Steve did a great job of painting our screen fence

Cornice Repairs

$80

Yorkeys Knob QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2023

6x areas of cornice require patching and smoothing after robes were removed. 1x length of cornice to be repaired/replaced in living room. No painting required. Flexible on price.

Fence painted

$200

Cairns QLD, Australia

4th Dec 2023

Gable and part fence already started needs finishing - Due date: Flexible

Plaster needed - Patch a hole in dry wall

$250

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

18th Nov 2023

Patch a hole in dry wall where a skate board went through, approx 15x10cm Couple of extra small patches where plaster has been knocked off a few corners Patch only, Painting not required - Due date: Before Friday, 8 December 2023

Great communication, good eye for detail