Frequently Asked Questions
A painting FAQ Melbourne homeowners can use before booking: straight answers about quotes, preparation, paint and what to expect when you hire Superb Painting.
Quotes & Booking
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How quickly can I get a quote?
We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours and typically visit your property within 1-2 business days for a free on-site quote. Urgent jobs: pre-sale deadlines or vacant properties: let us know and we will prioritise where possible.
Is the quote fixed price?
Yes. The price in your written quote is what you pay, provided the scope does not change. If we discover hidden damage or you add rooms mid-job, we discuss it with you before any extra work or cost.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. On-site quotes across greater Melbourne are free and without obligation.
How should I compare painting quotes?
Consumer Affairs Victoria recommends getting at least three quotes against the same written description, and advises that a deposit should be no more than 10 per cent on work under $20,000. In this painting FAQ Melbourne readers ask this most often, and the honest answer is that the difference between two prices is almost always the preparation rather than the paint.
How do Melbourne painters usually price a job?
Most Melbourne painters price on surface area and condition rather than room count, because a small room with damaged plaster can take longer than a large room in sound order. A clear quote separates preparation from painting and states the number of coats, so you can see what you are actually paying for.
Should I supply the paint myself?
Usually not. Melbourne painters buy paint at trade rates, so supplying your own rarely saves money, and it shifts responsibility for the product onto you if the finish fails. If you have a specific product in mind, name it in the enquiry and we will price the job around it.
Planning & Preparation
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How long does a typical interior and exterior job take?
A single room often takes one day. A full 3-bedroom home usually takes 3-5 days depending on prep, ceiling work and trim. Kitchen cabinet TwoPak work is handled via our dedicated superbtwopak.com.au site.
Do I need to move furniture?
No. We move and cover furniture with drop sheets. Large items stay in the room where possible. We recommend clearing small valuables and wall art beforehand.
Do you repair cracks and holes before painting?
Standard prep: filling nail holes, minor cracks and light sanding: is included. Major plaster restoration or structural repairs are quoted separately if needed.
How long does a repaint usually take?
Most Melbourne painting jobs are shorter than people expect. A three-bedroom interior is normally three to five working days including preparation and two topcoats. A full exterior on a single-storey home is usually five to eight days, and you can see finished examples in the gallery, though the weather sets the pace rather than the crew. We give you a day count in the written quote and tell you early if rain pushes an exterior stage back.
Do I need to move out while you paint?
Almost never. We work room by room so you keep a bathroom, a bedroom and a kitchen in use throughout, and interior work uses low-odour, water-based products so rooms are comfortable the same evening. Kitchen cabinet work is the exception, because doors and drawer fronts go offsite for spraying for a few days.
What preparation is included in the price?
Washing down, scraping and sanding back flaking areas, filling and patching, spot-priming bare or repaired surfaces, and masking and protecting floors, fixtures and garden beds. Preparation is the line that separates one painting quote from another, so ours spells it out instead of leaving it to be assumed.
How do I prepare my home before the crew arrives?
Melbourne painters lose more time to clutter than to paint. Clear small items from the rooms being painted, take down wall hangings and mirrors, and let us know about pets, alarm codes and parking restrictions. We move and protect the heavy furniture ourselves. In apartments, book the lift in advance if your building requires it.
Products & Timing
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What paint brands do you use?
We use premium Dulux, Taubmans, Resene and Porter’s systems: low-VOC options available for nurseries, apartments and sensitive spaces. Product specs are included in your quote.
When is the best time of year for exterior painting in Melbourne?
Spring and autumn are the most reliable. Coatings need surface temperature and humidity inside the manufacturer’s range to cure properly, so mid-winter mornings and thirty-degree afternoons both cause problems. Outside those windows we work to the part of the day that suits each elevation rather than pushing a coat on in the wrong conditions.
Do you work through winter?
Interior Melbourne painting continues year-round, so Melbourne painters are rarely idle in July. Exterior work is weather-dependent, because coatings need surface temperature and humidity inside the manufacturer’s range to cure properly, so we schedule exteriors around the forecast and tell you early if a stage has to move.
Trust, Cover & Aftercare
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Are you licensed and insured?
Every Superb Painting job is carried out by professional experienced painters. We are Master Painters Association members, Dulux accredited, and hold $20M public liability insurance. Certificates available on request.
What areas do you serve?
We paint across greater Melbourne: inner east, bayside, south-east, inner north and more. See our suburbs page or contact us if yours is not listed.
Do painters need to be registered in Victoria?
No. Painting is one of the trades that does not require a registered building practitioner, and a job involving only painting does not require a major domestic building contract regardless of value. Consumer Affairs Victoria still recommends a written contract for all work. That means the checking is up to you, which is why we provide written quotes and insurance certificates as standard.
What insurance should a painter carry?
Public liability cover is the one that matters when you hire Melbourne painters. Any Melbourne painting business working inside your home should be able to produce a current certificate on request, and we send ours with the quote. Ask for it before work starts rather than after something has been damaged: request a quote and we will send ours with it.
What if I am not happy with the finish?
Tell us before the crew leaves. We walk the completed job with you, write down anything you want corrected and come back to fix it. That final walk-through is the main reason work with Melbourne painters like us comes through referrals rather than advertising.
