Why exterior paint fails in South East Queensland
Queensland homes cop a lot. Intense UV chalks and fades paint, humid summers encourage mould, and storm season drives water into every crack and joint. Most of the peeling and flaking we're asked to fix doesn't come from bad paint. It comes from paint applied over dirty, chalky or unsealed surfaces.
That's why an exterior repaint with Sky Light Painting starts with the surface, not the colour chart.
What's included in an exterior repaint
- High-pressure washing to remove dirt, chalk and mould
- Scraping and sanding loose or flaking paint
- Filling cracks, gaps and nail holes
- Spot-priming bare timber, metal and repairs
- Sealing gaps around windows, doors and trims
- Two topcoats of premium Dulux exterior paint
- Eaves, fascias, gutters and downpipes
- Doors, frames, balustrades and decks on request
- Drop sheets and masking for gardens, paths and glass
- A final walkthrough and touch-ups
Surfaces we paint
Weatherboard and timber
Timber moves with heat and moisture. We sand back failing coats, prime bare wood and seal joints so the new paint can move with the boards instead of cracking.
Render, bagged brick and masonry
Masonry needs to be clean and sound before it's painted. We wash, repair hairline cracks and use exterior systems suited to rendered and masonry walls.
Fibre cement and cladding
Fibre cement sheeting and Hardie-style cladding are repainted with extra attention to joints and edges, where water most often gets in.
Eaves, fascias, gutters and trims
The details are what make a repaint look sharp. Straight cut-in lines on trims and clean gutters are what separate a professional finish from a weekend job.
Choosing exterior colours
Not sure where to start? We can talk through colour schemes on site, including how colours read in strong Queensland light and how darker shades absorb more heat. For a confident choice, test sample pots on two or three walls that get different sun before committing.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
It depends on the size and height of the home, how much preparation is needed and the weather. Paint shouldn't go onto wet surfaces or on in the rain, so we plan around forecasts and keep you updated if the schedule moves. You'll get an expected timeframe in your written quote.
We repaint homes across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich and Logan.