An interior renewal in Brighton
A full interior repaint of a family home in Bayside — considered colour, clean lines and a calm, gallery-like backdrop for the owners' growing art collection.
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Interior & exterior house painting
Interior and exterior house painting for considered homes across Melbourne, Bayside and the Surf Coast. Every surface is assessed, prepared and finished as part of the architecture — and the finish holds.
About us
Every surface, considered.
Traditional painting standards, applied with a designer's eye. Every project begins with thoughtful preparation, clear advice and attention to the details that make a space feel resolved — not simply repainted.
SURFACE is run by artists: every painter on the team has a history in the arts world, led by a sixth-generation painter. That brings a considered eye for colour, proportion and light to the practical work of painting.
We repair, prepare and protect before a coat goes on. Coating, sheen and finish are specified for the material, its use and its exposure — sound methods, quality materials, and work that wears well and feels calm, even and intentional.
Our Services
External timber is always exposed to sun, rain and changing weather. Over time, coatings fade and break down, surface growth can develop, and moisture can begin to find its way into vulnerable edges, joints and end grain.
SURFACE offers planned timber maintenance to keep exterior details looking good and performing as they should. A regular program of inspection, cleaning, preparation and recoating helps address wear early—before it becomes a larger restoration job.
Learn more about maintenance plansWalls, ceilings, trims and feature rooms finished cleanly, with minimal disruption to your home. Outside, weatherproof finishes for facades, eaves, fences and outdoor surfaces — prepared and applied to last.
Learn moreRepair, patching and refinishing of damaged or aged surfaces to bring them back to their best.
Learn moreLimewash, mineral paint, polished plaster, textured render, patina and bespoke decorative work — the finishes that give a space its character, applied by hand.
Learn moreCoordinated painting programs for apartments, common areas and managed properties.
Bespoke murals and decorative finishes, working closely with you to realise a specific creative vision.
What we paint
Interior house painting
Walls, ceilings, trims, doors and feature rooms finished cleanly, with minimal disruption to your home. We help with colour, sheen and finish selection, protect floors and furnishings while we work, and leave every room spotless.
Exterior house painting
Weatherproof paint systems for weatherboard, render, masonry and timber — facades, eaves, windows, fences and decks. Surfaces are repaired and properly prepared before any coat goes on, so the finish stands up to coastal and city conditions alike.
Preparation & paint systems
The right system for each substrate: architectural paint systems, premium natural and mineral paints, breathable limewash and protective coatings — specified for longevity, never brand loyalty. Every quote sets out exactly how each surface will be prepared, primed and finished.
Areas we service
Based between Bayside and Lorne, we paint across Melbourne and the greater Surf Coast — Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and the bayside suburbs; Torquay, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne on the coast.
Our process
Clear communication at every step
From the first conversation to the final coat, we keep things simple, transparent, and stress-free. You'll know exactly what to expect at every stage of your project.
01Phone consultation
Tell us about your project, your goals, and your timeline. We'll answer your questions, discuss your options, and determine the best next steps for your home or business.
02On-site walkthrough
We'll visit your property to assess the scope of work, inspect surfaces, discuss colours and finishes, and identify any preparation required before painting begins.
03Detailed estimate
Rather than a vague list of rooms and numbers, each quote is presented as a clear visual project page: what is being painted, how surfaces will be prepared, finishes and options, and the approach from start to finish. It is a more considered way to begin—transparent, detailed and easy to refer back to.
FAQ
Painting questions.
Yes — quotes are free. We'll talk on the phone, walk the property together, then send a visual estimate that shows exactly what's being painted and how each surface will be prepared and finished. No vague line items.
Almost never. Interior work is staged room by room with floors and furnishings protected, so the household keeps functioning while we work.
We work across architectural paint systems, premium natural and mineral paints, silicate coatings, limewash and protective coatings. The system is chosen for the substrate and its exposure — for longevity, never brand loyalty.
It depends on the size of the home and the preparation required — weathered surfaces need more repair before painting begins. Your quote sets out the scope and timing clearly before work starts.
Yes — coordinated painting programs for apartments, common areas and managed properties, planned around residents and building schedules.
Case studies
Latest from the studio.
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.
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Maintain the finish. Protect the timber.
A planned approach to exterior timber — regular inspection, cleaning, preparation and recoating on a set schedule, so details stay protected and small issues are caught long before they become a full restoration.
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Specialty surface treatments
Beyond conventional paint, a growing part of our work is in specialist finishes — breathable limewashes, textured and polished renders, reactive metallic patinas and mineral coatings drawn from houses like Keim, Resene and Porter's Paints. Each is chosen for the substrate, the architecture and the character a space is reaching for.
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Why coastal homes need more care
On the coast, a finish works harder than it does anywhere else. Salt, wind-driven moisture and unfiltered UV break coatings down years faster than the same system would inland — which is exactly why a planned maintenance rhythm matters more here, both for the building and for the budget.
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“We couldn't be happier with the result. The team was punctual, professional, and paid incredible attention to detail. Our home feels completely refreshed, and the finish is flawless.”
Get in touch
Start your project.
Tell us a little about your home or project and we'll be in touch to talk through the details.