Creative woman painting a chair with a vibrant color, adding a unique touch of artistry and transforming its appearance.
Creative woman painting a chair with a vibrant color, adding a unique touch of artistry and transforming its appearance.

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No hesitation to use Sam again or recommend him. We ended up going with Sam even though there were other people slightly cheaper, he had amazing reviews and we felt more confident in him. This paid off - he has a wealth of knowledge and was able to help us out and advise on much more than just the task. His communication throughout the whole process was great.

Pull down ceilings

$400

Great job Highly recommend Thanks Rico

Painter needed

$200

Man absolutely saved me and came on the same day as well, did a fantastic job and is equipped to handle anything you can throw at him. Very impressed and will definitely be giving him a shout for future jobs.

Painting wall patches

$100

Did an excellent paint job. Would highly recommend and use for future jobs.

2 bedroom apartment painted

$550

Sui is professional and knows his craft! Job very well done and would work with again in a heartbeat!

Wall paint / touch up

$100

Easy to deal with and reliable- will definitely use again

External Painting of House

$50

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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 Sydney

Office Interior Painting

$1,500

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

25th Sep 2023

We have a 100sqm office with three levels and three staircases that needs internal painting before October 6. - Due date: Before Friday, 6 October 2023

Auto spray painter / panel beater

$5

Sydney NSW, Australia

25th Sep 2023

Hi looking for a panel beater or automotive body painter specialist. I tried to touch up a scratch but as you can see it didn't turn out well as it doesn't blend in, please quote to professionally fix and blend. It's on the bonnet.

Commercial Painting Required for Campus Interiors

$350

Ultimo NSW, Australia

25th Sep 2023

We are seeking an experienced and reliable painter to help refresh our educational facility. The project entails painting several areas, details of which are provided below. Scope of Work: Painting of 4-5 classrooms Painting of the reception area Specifications: The walls in all areas have already been smoothened and prepped for painting. We will provide the paint, so there's no need to purchase any materials. The task requires general painting only, with emphasis on neatness and precision. Requirements: Proven experience in commercial painting. Own painting equipment/tools. Brushes, rollers, drop cloths, etc. Availability to complete the job within a specified timeline. Ability to maintain a clean working environment and ensure no damage to furniture or other school property. Adequate protection must be used to avoid paint spillages, drips, or splatters. Painting of 4-5 classrooms Painting of the reception area Specifications: The walls in all areas have already been smoothened and prepped for painting. We will provide the paint, so there's no need to purchase any materials. The task requires general painting only, with emphasis on neatness and precision. - Due date: Before Monday, 2 October 2023

Few touch ups required on a white Hyundai i20

$300

Zetland NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2023

Some peeling paint and a scratch - Due date: Flexible

Painting metal frames - final coats

$1,000

Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

24th Sep 2023

The zincalume frames on our mezzanine have been mainly primed with metal primer and then with 1-2 coats of top coat (some patches present as seen in pictures). We need a final 1-2 coats on the entire frame so it is a smooth and consistent white. Can supply paint if needed, White Knight Rust Guard products were used previously. Areas will need to be cleaned prior to painting as it has been a while since first painting was done. - Due date: Before Friday, 6 October 2023

Patch and paint holes in walls from hanging artwork.

$150

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2023

Paint already provided. 7-8ish patches needed. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Labourer required

$320

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

23rd Sep 2023

I’m after a labourer for light sanding of skirtings and doors in a residential building hallway for painting preparation only. Experience preferred- (No painting needed). 8am to 4pm I have all the equipment. Parking in the building can be organised if needed. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Sand and polish table

$150

Marrickville NSW, Australia

23rd Sep 2023

Hi Our table has produced a stickiness and we need it sanded and polished It is 180 x 90cm. - Due date: Flexible

Paint skirting, 1 timber door and few touchups

$200

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

20th Sep 2023

Paint skirting 1 door Touch-up few spots - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 21 September 2023

Please don't come in for work that you can't do. Ruined my entire hybrid floors

Fix a dry paint whole on the wall

$100

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

16th Sep 2023

A hollow part of dry paint was broken on a concrete wall. Don't have any paint. I believe it was poorly painted. Not sure how much it costs so price is negotiable. - Due date: Flexible

Two nice blokes, fixed the problem and made it better than I was expecting.

Patch up and paint over some small holes in my rental

$150

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

11th Sep 2023

I am moving out of my rental and need some small patches in the wall repaired and painted over. Nothing too crazy. Maybe 12 patches. - Due date: Before Monday, 11 September 2023

Thanks for getting it done.

Move credenza inside pilates studio

$2,500

Sydney NSW, Australia

5th Sep 2023

I have a large credenza I needed to move within the studio. It will require repainting the wall and applying skirting. - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023

Amazing work and really easy to deal with. Exactly what I was after. Will definitely use again

Paint bathroom $200

$200

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

I need my bathroom painted. Please note I do not have paint or brushes. I am looking for any white or off white colour and one coat. It is for a bathroom (see photos) and doesn’t include any painting on the tiles or ceiling. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Done quickly and well - thanks!

Painting 3 rooms

$100

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2nd Sep 2023

Painting 3 rooms. Normal size but 3m height . Anyone can do today? - Due date: Needs to be done on 2023년 9월 3일 일요일

Great work and finishing!

Paint for ripped paint on walls ceiling skirting

$150

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

30th Aug 2023

3 x small ripped paint from removing hooks needs paint maybe double paint and a ceiling skirting board (1 room)that ripped paint from LED strip needs paint - happy for single layer since its on the roof so can't see it well - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023

Did a great job. Good communicator and made sure I was happy with the task before leaving. Would book again!

Fix chip in wall and repaint

$250

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

28th Aug 2023

Hi There, We have a restaurant in Newtown 2042 and a delivery driver rammed his trolley into our black painted wall in our dining room, creating an eye saw and a big chip in the wall. According to a contractor I spoke to, this large chip will have to be filled and the whole wall repainted so it doesn't look patchy. You'll need to supply your own paint (black). I'd love to get this done tomorrow morning before 12pm (or tomorrow and Wednesday if you'll need to come back the following day for more coats). Please see attached photos. You'll have to paint around the neon sign. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Amazing work, and an incredibly kind and gentle guy. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again! Thank you so much!

I need my terrace verandah timber cleaned and oiled.

$400

Sydney NSW Australia

28th Aug 2023

I am in Marrickville, in a terrace and our verandah timber needs cleaning and oil. It is 3 years old (I guess) so newish timber. Let me know if you are interested.

Great to deal with and work completed well.

Sand wooden table top

$120

Alexandria NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2023

I need a lacquered wooden table top sanded back to bare wood (both sides and edges) in preparation for me to stain and lacquer again. Flexible on dates.can drop off and collect if required. 600mm Diameter x 40mm Width - Due date: Flexible

Very happy, great communication and speedy task completion.

Help prep our back wall for painting

$600

Petersham NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2023

We are having the back of our house painted on Friday. We need some help in preparing the wall for painting. It is the second storey section of the wall only, see diagram marked on picture. Job will involve gently scraping off loose / flaking paint and then painting with Emaclad waterproofing paint. You will need to bring a long extension ladder. Approx 1 - 1.5 days work. Materials supplied. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Very hard working and a nice person to have do some painting at our house. He got the job done very quickly and with a good attention to detail. We would definitely recommend him and would book him again without hesitation.

Peel away paint removal

$500

Glebe, New South Wales, Australia

26th Aug 2023

Brick facade "peel away" paint stripping underway. Was doing it myself but i have injured wrist so cannot complete the job. Small top area and half portico needs removal in next 1-3 days as has been on for a week. The final top section and half portico needs to be applied at the same time and then removed a week later. Also top section of facade needs painting ( optional). Peel away product already purchased. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 August 2023 - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Asleep was polite and punctual but I was very disappointed with the result of our job. It was not what l requested and he took much longer than either he or I expected. I do not think he was experienced with the process we were using and as a result damaged the facade of our home. He may well be very adept at other maintenance but in our case the result was very disappointing. Cleaning up after the work was also not great.