Melbourne's classic weatherboard homes are beautiful — and demanding. Timber moves, cracks and drinks up moisture, so a lasting weatherboard repaint is all about preparation and the right primer. We repair damaged boards, treat bare timber and finish with premium coatings built to flex with the timber. Backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty.
From Californian bungalows to Edwardian cottages, weatherboard homes are part of Melbourne's character — and they need a painter who understands timber. Unlike brick or render, timber weatherboards expand and contract with the weather, which means a paint film has to stretch and hold without cracking. When the preparation is rushed, the result is peeling, flaking and bare patches within a season or two.
We approach every weatherboard repaint the same careful way: scrape back all failing and flaking paint, sand the surface, repair or replace any rotten or split boards, treat and spot-prime bare timber, then apply premium exterior coatings selected to flex with the boards and resist Melbourne's UV and moisture. Where lead paint is a risk on older homes, we handle it safely and to standard.
With over 15 years painting weatherboard homes across Camberwell, Brighton, Hawthorn, Kew, Glen Iris and beyond — and as Master Painters VIC & TAS members and Dulux Accredited Painters — we treat these homes with the care their heritage deserves. Every project is backed by a written 5-year workmanship warranty.
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Still have questions? Call 0483 383 838 — we're happy to chat through your project.
Timber weatherboard typically needs repainting every 5–8 years — sooner than brick or render, because timber moves and weathers faster. West- and north-facing walls take the most sun and usually show wear first. Catching it before the paint fails completely makes the next repaint cheaper, because there's less stripping and repair to do.
Yes. Board repair and replacement is part of the job — painting over rotten or split timber just hides the problem and the paint won't hold. We repair or replace damaged boards, fill and caulk gaps, and make the surface sound before any paint goes on.
Yes. Many pre-1970s Melbourne weatherboard homes have lead-based paint under later coats. We identify it and handle it safely — containing dust, using the correct removal methods, and disposing of waste properly — so your family and our team stay safe. It's a normal part of working on heritage homes.
We use the method that suits the home. Brushing and rolling give the best adhesion and control into the board profiles and are ideal for most repaints; spraying can be efficient for large or intricate areas and is often combined with back-brushing to work the paint in. We'll recommend the right approach for your home when we quote.
We paint weatherboard homes across Melbourne's inner east and bayside — including Camberwell, Brighton, Hawthorn, Kew, Glen Iris, Malvern, Richmond, South Yarra, Caulfield and Toorak. Call us to confirm availability in your suburb.
Book a free on-site inspection and written quote. We respond the same day and can usually visit within 48 hours.
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