“Metro painting was not the cheapest quote, but they spent some time with me to ascertain the scope of the painting job. The painters were friendly, caring and thorough in their work. Our house looks very different now. Thank you Metro Painting for a job meticulously planned, executed and quality checked.”
EXTERIOR PAINTING BRISBANE
Exterior Painting Brisbane
Queensland weather is unforgiving on exterior paint. Intense UV breaks down surface coatings fast, summer storms drive moisture into timber and render, and salt-laden coastal air accelerates deterioration. Metro Painting Group delivers exterior painting in Brisbane that goes beyond a fresh coat: full substrate preparation, correct primer selection, and UV-resistant topcoats that keep your home protected for a decade. Every step of that preparation is priced separately in your quote, so you can see exactly what a cheaper number left out.
- QBCC Licensed #15130869Verifiable at qbcc.qld.gov.au before you book
- 5-Year Written WarrantyIssued on completion, in writing
- Same-Day On-Site QuoteLazar assesses every surface personally
★★★★★
“After three painters gave us verbal quotes and never followed up, Lazar arrived on time, gave us a written quote within 24 hours, and completed the job exactly as quoted. The exterior looks 20 years younger. Dulux Weathershield. You can see the quality difference.”
David K.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
4.7/5
Based on 62+ verified Google reviews
WHAT WE COVER
What Our Exterior House Painters in Brisbane Cover
Weatherboard & Timber
Timber moves with Queensland's heat and humidity. Weatherboard painters Brisbane homeowners can rely on will address split boards, peeling leads, and gaps before they become costly structural problems. We prepare, fill, sand, and prime before applying a UV-stable topcoat rated for Queensland conditions.
Render & Masonry
Render painting Brisbane requires the right surface prep. Washing, patching cracks, sealing, and the correct alkali-resistant primer. Whether you're repainting existing render or painting new, we match your finish and get the render paint colours right first time.
Brick Exteriors
Painting brick house exterior in Brisbane is a long-term commitment. We assess condition, clean, treat any efflorescence, and apply a breathable masonry paint system that protects without trapping moisture.
Roofline, Fascia & Gutters
The exterior colour scheme extends to fascias, gutters, bargeboards, and trims. Correct preparation stops peeling. Every surface assessed and primed before topcoat.
Full House Exterior Repaints
Whole-of-home exterior repaint staged to minimise disruption. Staging scaffolding, protecting gardens, cleaning up daily. Exterior house painters Brisbane homeowners hire should hand over a written timeline before work begins. Every job we take on includes one.
Commercial Exteriors
We are the exterior painting contractors Brisbane strata managers and body corporate committees depend on. Metro handles everything from initial scope and colour approval through to completion reports. QBCC licensed, fully insured, all documentation provided.
SUBSTRATE GUIDE
The Right System for Your Home’s Exterior
Not every exterior surface takes the same paint system. Using the wrong primer or topcoat on render, brick, or timber is the single most common cause of premature failure in exterior home painting in Brisbane.
Weatherboard & Timber
Dulux Weathershield / Wattyl Solagard
Timber needs flexibility to move with Queensland's climate swings. Oil-based primer on bare timber locks in the substrate and prevents early peel. Two coats of Dulux Weathershield or Wattyl Solagard, both rated for high UV environments, deliver a film that expands and contracts without cracking. Rotten boards replaced before a brush touches the surface.
Render & Masonry
Alkali-resistant primer + breathable topcoat
Fresh and aged render is alkaline. Standard primers saponify and fail. An alkali-resistant primer neutralises the surface before topcoat. Painting render Brisbane homeowners do correctly also demands crack-filling and sealing before primer goes on. The result: render paint colours that hold true and a finish that doesn't bubble or delaminate.
Brick Walls
Breathable masonry paint system
Painting brick walls exterior in Brisbane requires a breathable system. Trap moisture and the paint fails from behind. We clean thoroughly, treat any efflorescence (white salt deposits), then apply a penetrating masonry sealer before topcoat. The system lets the brick breathe while keeping water out.
Fascia, Gutters & Trims
Corrosion-inhibiting primer + gloss topcoat
Metal gutters and fascias need a corrosion-inhibiting primer before topcoat. Timber fascias and bargeboards follow the same oil-based primer protocol as weatherboard. Getting the roofline right ties the whole exterior colour scheme together, and it's the surface most homeowners neglect.
OUR PROCESS
Painting Services Brisbane Without the Guesswork
1
Book a walk
Request a walk online or call. We confirm a time. No price from photos. No obligation.
2
We walk the property
Lazar or a licensed estimator walks every surface, substrate, and access point. The Visible Quote is written from what is there.
Once confirmed, a dedicated project manager is assigned.
3
Written Visible Quote
Named surfaces, prep per surface, paint system and coats, access, timeline, a price tied to those lines. No surprises on job day.
4
Job done, 5-year warranty
Quality inspection, site left clean, 5-year written workmanship warranty. QBCC #15130869.
★★★★★
“Metro Painting completed the external paint of our house at Indooroopilly. The workmanship from the painters is exceptional. If you need quality work and honest reasonable costs, this company is one to make contact with.”
Alan & Carole J., Indooroopilly
Walk required. No price from photos. No obligation.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Brisbane Homeowners on Working With Metro
“So glad we chose Metro Painting for our house exterior and bedrooms. They delivered on everything that was promised. Highly professional painting, top quality products and exceeding customer expectations. Our quote was much less than what we were expecting. We are thrilled with the outcome and affordability of the work. Thanks to Nick and Matt our house looks stunning and it was an absolute pleasure working with these painters.”
“Metro painting was not the cheapest quote, but they spent some time with me to ascertain the scope of the painting job. The painters were friendly, caring and thorough in their work. Our house looks very different now. Thank you Metro Painting for a job meticulously planned, executed and quality checked.”
“We got our pool painted by the boys at metro. They came out quoted and we emptied and refilled. They did the rest. 4 coats looks great. Very professional team. Looks brand new now. Very Happy.”
4.7 Stars · 62+ Verified Google Reviews · QBCC #15130869
QBCC #15130869
15+ Years
4.7 ★ Google
ABOUT THE ESTIMATOR
Lazar Zafirovic
Founder & Estimator | Metro Painting Group
Third-generation painter. 15+ years estimating and managing exterior painting jobs across Brisbane. Every exterior I quote, I assess personally: substrate condition, paint adhesion, timber integrity, and surface exposure. That’s the only way to give you a price that’s accurate on day one and accurate on completion.
QBCC Licence #15130869. Verifiable at qbcc.qld.gov.au. We carry $20 million public liability insurance. Copies available on request before you sign anything.
Don't buy a Blind Quote
You are not choosing a painter. You are choosing which work gets skipped.
A Blind Quote is a number with the work hidden. A Visible Quote is the job, in writing, before you pay. Read both columns. Then decide which one you are buying.
THE JOB YOU CAN SEE
Visible Quote- A walk of the property before a price exists
- Every surface named: walls, ceilings, eaves, fascia, trims
- Prep named per surface: sand, fill, prime, seal
- Paint brand, system, and the number of coats, in writing
- Access and height priced before you sign
- A start date, and five years in writing on the work that was named
Blind Quote
- A number from photos, or over the phone
- One lump sum at the bottom of the page
- “Prep as needed”
- “Premium paint”
- Scaffold and extras after you sign
- A handshake, and two years if you are lucky
5yr
Written warranty. Issued on completion
QBCC
Licence #15130869. Verifiable at qbcc.qld.gov.au
4.7★
Across 62+ named Brisbane reviews
62+
Led by Lazar Zafirovic, a 3rd-generation painter. 15+ years painting Brisbane homes
★★★★★
“So glad we chose Metro for our house exterior and bedrooms. They delivered on everything promised. Our quote was much less than what we were expecting.”
Barb K.
Don't buy a Blind Quote. Book the walk. Then read the job.
QUICK ANSWER
What does exterior house painting cost in Brisbane?
A standard 3-bedroom home exterior, walls, fascias, gutters, and trims, typically runs $4,500–$8,500 depending on substrate condition, access requirements, and surface area. Weatherboard homes generally sit at the lower-mid range; rendered homes with significant crack repairs or brick homes with extensive prep sit higher.
The only accurate number comes from a walked Visible Quote. Exterior home painting in Brisbane varies too much by substrate and condition for an honest phone quote. Lazar offers walks the property and writes the Visible Quote the same day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Exterior Painting Brisbane: Common Questions
A properly prepared exterior paint job in Brisbane should last 8–12 years before requiring a full repaint. The difference is preparation: a job that skips sanding, priming, or crack repairs will start showing failure within 2–3 years. Metro's 5-year written warranty reflects what quality prep actually delivers.
For weatherboard we use Dulux Weathershield or Wattyl Solagard. Both rated for Queensland UV exposure. Render and masonry gets an alkali-resistant primer followed by a breathable masonry topcoat. Bare timber gets an oil-based primer before topcoat. We don't spec budget-grade paint. It fails faster and costs more over the long run.
Single-storey homes can be completed with ladders and a combination of brush, roller, and spray. Double-storey or homes with steep rooflines usually require scaffolding for safe, quality access to all surfaces. We quote scaffolding as part of the job. It's never a surprise cost.
Painting a weatherboard house in Brisbane correctly means checking every board for rot, splits, and gaps before a brush touches it. We replace or treat any damaged timber, fill all gaps with flexible exterior caulk, sand any peeling paint back to a firm edge, prime bare surfaces, then apply two UV-stable topcoats. Cutting corners on any of these steps is what causes weatherboard to peel within a few years.
Yes, provided the existing render is sound and adhering correctly. Painting over render in Brisbane requires the surface to be thoroughly cleaned, cracks filled and sealed, any loose sections re-rendered, then an alkali-resistant primer applied before topcoat. If the render is crumbling or delaminating, we'll advise on repair options before quoting the painting.
A standard single-storey 3-bedroom home exterior typically takes 3–5 days. Double-storey homes or those with extensive prep needs (weatherboard rot repairs, render crack patching, or full stripping) run 5–8 days. We provide a written timeline in your scope of work before we start.
Lighter tones reflect heat and tend to hold their colour longer in Queensland sun. Darker colours absorb heat. Fine for shaded surfaces but can fade faster on north-facing walls with full sun exposure. During your on-site colour consultation we'll assess your home's aspect, surrounding colours, and council requirements (heritage overlays in some Brisbane suburbs restrict colour choices) and provide specific recommendations.
Yes. Our exterior painting contractors in Brisbane work with strata managers and body corporate committees on multi-tenancy repaints. We handle everything from initial scope and colour approval through to completion reports. QBCC licensed and fully insured. We provide all documentation required for strata compliance.
AREAS WE SERVICE
Painters Across Brisbane & South East Queensland
We service 24+ suburbs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich. Same-day quotes available across all areas.
Walk required
Don't buy a Blind Quote.
Book a walk and get a Visible Quote: named surfaces, named prep, named product, and a price tied to those lines. Or score the quotes already sitting on your table.
1300 229 880 · QBCC #15130869 · 5-year written workmanship warranty · Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich