Author name: Evan

How much paint do I need? Use the simple formula, real Melbourne coverage rates and a worked example to work out the litres for walls, ceilings, trim and exteriors.

Can you paint over mould? Not without treating it first. A Melbourne painter explains why it fails, how to prep the wall, and which primer and paint actually last.

Painting internal doors properly takes more than a fresh coat of enamel. A Melbourne painter explains prep, primer for old oil-based paint, spray vs brush, and how many coats a door actually needs.

What garage epoxy flooring actually costs in Melbourne, how long it holds up to cars and oil, and what prep makes the difference between a floor that lasts and one that peels in a year.

Weatherboard is honest timber — every gap, every loose knot, every hairline crack between boards shows up the moment paint

We get the same call a few times a month: someone’s fence has gone from freshly painted to peeling and

Last month we quoted a garage floor in Deanside where the owner had picked pure white epoxy off a supplier’s colour chart

There’s no single best paint brand in Australia — the right pick depends on your surface, exposure and budget. A Melbourne painter’s honest guide to Dulux, Haymes, Taubmans and more.

How colour psychology actually plays out room by room in a real Melbourne home — bedrooms, living and dining areas, home offices, plus how finish and sheen change the effect.

Epoxy flooring vs polished concrete: real Melbourne pricing, durability, and which one actually suits your garage, warehouse, or commercial kitchen.