The brief
Years of salt air and sun had left the cladding faded and the timber trims tired. The owners wanted a finish that honoured the original character of the house while standing up to one of the harshest coastal climates in the country.
A coastal restoration in Lorne
A six-week exterior revival of a weather-worn beach house above the Great Ocean Road — colour-matched, weather-proofed and brought back to life with the detail of a heritage repaint.
Preparation
We stripped, sanded and sealed every timber surface by hand, repairing rot and re-priming bare patches. Good preparation is invisible in the final result — but it is the single biggest factor in how long a coastal paint job lasts.
The finish
A warm, muted palette ties the home back into its landscape, with crisp white trims for contrast. Two coats of a marine-grade exterior system mean the finish will hold its colour and protect the building for years to come.