Timber homes behave differently to masonry. VJ panels and weatherboards expand and contract through every Brisbane season, and the wrong paint system will fail within a year. Metro Painting Group specifies flexible acrylic coatings matched to your Queenslander’s substrate and age, with oil-based timber primer and correct VJ panel preparation before a drop of topcoat goes on.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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VJ wall painting requires flexible exterior caulk in every joint, oil-based primer on any bare timber, and a flexible acrylic topcoat that moves with the boards. Rush this prep and the paint lifts from the joins within 18 months. We've repainted homes where that happened.
Weatherboard painters Brisbane homeowners trust will assess every board for rot, splits, and paint adhesion before a brush touches anything. Rotted sections replaced. Peeling paint sanded back to a firm edge. Oil-based primer on all bare timber. Then two coats of a UV-stable weatherboard system.
Period colour palette advice that respects your Queenslander's era. We reference traditional Queensland colour schemes and can colour-match existing heritage tones. If your suburb has a heritage overlay with council colour restrictions, we check those requirements before you commit to anything.
Interior Queenslander painting is different from painting a modern plasterboard room. VJ boards need all joins filled and sanded, a skim coat where boards have moved, and a primer suited to timber before any topcoat. The result is a wall that looks sharp, not one that shows every board edge through the paint.
We assess every fascia, trim, and board for rot, splits, and gaps before quoting. Minor rot treated and filled; damaged boards replaced. We're the character home painter Brisbane homeowners rely on for an honest assessment, and we won't paint over structural timber problems.
Complete Queenslander exterior repaint, walls, VJ panels, fascias, gutters, trims, and verandah elements, staged to minimise disruption. Written timeline before work begins. Written warranty issued on completion.
Timber home painting in Brisbane isn’t the same as painting a rendered modern home. Using the wrong primer on VJ panels or weatherboard is the single most common reason heritage home painting jobs in Brisbane fail within 2–3 years.
Flexible exterior caulk + oil-based primer + flexible acrylic
VJ panels expand and contract with Brisbane's temperature swings. Rigid fillers in the joins crack as the timber moves. We use a flexible exterior caulk in every join, oil-based primer on all bare timber, and a flexible acrylic topcoat. The system designed for how timber homes actually behave in Queensland.
Dulux Weathershield / Wattyl Solagard + oil-based primer
Weatherboard painting Brisbane requires the same flexible approach as VJ panels. We don't use standard wall paint on weatherboard. It cracks at the joins within a season. Dulux Weathershield or Wattyl Solagard are both rated for Queensland UV exposure and timber movement. Oil-based primer locks bare timber before topcoat.
Oil-based primer + gloss or semi-gloss topcoat
Timber fascias and bargeboards follow the same oil-based primer protocol as weatherboard. The roofline surfaces that most homeowners neglect until paint failure is obvious. Getting fascia and bargeboard colour right ties the whole period colour palette together.
Filler + skim + humidity-resistant interior system
Interior VJ wall painting Brisbane requires filling all joins and imperfections before primer goes on. Older Queenslanders often lack modern ventilation. We select humidity-resistant interior systems that won't bubble or peel in high-moisture rooms like bathrooms and kitchens.
“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.
OUR PROCESS
Request a quote online or call. You'll hear back within 2 hours, not days. No obligation, no follow-up pressure.
A licensed estimator visits your property for a free assessment of every surface, substrate, and access point. Your quote is based on what's actually there, not a guess from photos.
Once confirmed, a dedicated project manager is assigned to your job. Your single point of contact through to handover.
You receive a detailed written scope of work. Every surface, every coat, every product specified. No surprises on job day, no hidden extras after.
Your completed job gets a final quality inspection before handover. All drop sheets, equipment and waste are removed. Your property is left clean. A 10-year workmanship warranty is issued in writing, not a verbal promise.
“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
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“We needed heritage colour matching on a 1920s character home in New Farm. Lazar sourced the original Haymes heritage colours and the result is period-perfect. Every inspector who's walked through has asked who did the painting.”
“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.”
“Lazar and his team repainted our entire home interior in 3 days. Prep work was meticulous. Every surface filled and sanded before a roller touched the wall. The finish is flawless and the house feels brand new. The quote was written, detailed, and exactly what we paid.”
4.8 Stars · 55+ Verified Google Reviews · QBCC #15130869
ABOUT THE ESTIMATOR
Founder & Estimator | Metro Painting Group
Third-generation painter with 15+ years estimating and managing Queenslander and heritage home painting jobs across Brisbane. Timber homes have their own logic. Different prep systems, different primers, different coatings. I assess every substrate personally, on-site, so your quote reflects what the job actually needs.
QBCC Licence #15130869. Verifiable at qbcc.qld.gov.au. $20 million public liability insurance. 10-year written workmanship warranty issued on completion.
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3rd-generation family business. 15+ years painting Brisbane homes and businesses
“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.
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QUICK ANSWER
A full Queenslander exterior repaint: VJ walls, weatherboards, fascias, gutters, and trims, typically runs $5,500–$10,000 depending on home size, substrate condition, and the extent of timber repairs required. Homes with significant rot, multiple layers of old paint requiring stripping, or large verandah areas sit at the higher end.
The only accurate figure comes from an on-site assessment. Timber home painting in Brisbane varies too much by condition and size for an honest phone estimate. Lazar offers same-day on-site assessments with a written quote delivered within 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VJ panel painting Brisbane requires filling every gap between panels with flexible exterior caulk. Rigid fillers crack as the timber moves. We sand back any peeling paint to a firm edge, treat any bare timber with an oil-based primer to lock the substrate, then apply two topcoats of a flexible acrylic rated for Queensland timber movement. Skipping the oil-based primer on bare VJ boards is the single most common reason VJ wall painting fails within a couple of years.
Weatherboard painting Brisbane that lasts requires a flexible acrylic coating, not a standard wall paint. We use Dulux Weathershield or Wattyl Solagard for weatherboard exteriors, both rated for high UV environments and formulated to flex with the timber as it expands and contracts through Brisbane's seasons. Oil-based primer goes on all bare timber before topcoat, regardless of how the previous coat looked.
A standard Queenslander exterior, walls, VJ panels, weatherboards, fascias, gutters, and trims, typically takes 4–7 days. Larger homes or those requiring significant timber repairs, rot treatment, or full paint stripping run 7–10 days. We provide a written timeline in your scope of work before we start, so there are no surprises.
Yes. Heritage colour matching Brisbane homeowners rely on is a significant part of our Queenslander work. We have access to the traditional Queensland period colour palettes and can advise on schemes that respect your home's era. If you're in a heritage overlay area, we check council colour requirements before advising. Some Brisbane suburbs restrict exterior colour choices on character homes.
Peeling paint on a Queenslander almost always comes down to three things: moisture trapped in the timber before painting, wrong primer for the substrate, or inflexible paint that can't handle timber movement. We address all three: proper drying time after washing, oil-based primer on all bare timber, and flexible acrylic coating throughout. The preparation takes longer than the painting, and that's exactly how it should be.
Yes. Interior VJ wall painting Brisbane is a speciality. We fill, sand, and prime all VJ joinery before topcoat, and select humidity-resistant interior systems suited to older Queenslander homes that often lack modern ventilation. Heritage home painting in Brisbane requires patience with surface prep that modern homes simply don't need.
Yes. Timber repairs are part of every Queenslander repaint we quote. We assess every board, fascia, and trim for rot, splits, and gaps before we quote. Minor rot gets treated and filled; significantly damaged boards get replaced. We won't paint over structural timber problems. That would only delay the problem while making it worse.
Yes. Metro Painting Group holds QBCC Licence #15130869, verifiable at qbcc.qld.gov.au before you book anything. We carry $20 million public liability insurance and issue a 10-year written workmanship warranty on every completed job. Documents available on request.
AREAS WE SERVICE
We service 24+ suburbs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich. Same-day quotes available across all areas.
Your Project Starts Here
Every painting job is quoted in person, not from photos. Book a free on-site assessment and get a written scope and price the same day.
QBCC Licensed Painters #15130869 · 4.8 Stars Across 55+ Google Reviews · 10-Year Written Workmanship Warranty
