by BrushUp Painting | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
When we look at a weatherboard home, the first question is not “Which colour do you want?” It is “What are we actually painting over?” Fresh paint will only perform as well as the timber and old coating underneath it. If the boards are damp, soft or covered in loose...
by BrushUp Painting | Aug 8, 2026 | Blog
When we assess a rendered exterior, one of the quickest checks is simply rubbing a hand across the wall. If it comes away covered in powder, the surface is chalking. If paint bubbles sit below a parapet or beside a window, we start thinking about moisture. If a crack...
by BrushUp Painting | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
Can you paint a brick house, and more importantly, should you? It is one of the most common questions we hear from Eastern Suburbs homeowners with dated red or brown face brick. Painting brick can completely transform a tired facade into something fresh and modern,...
by BrushUp Painting | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
Fresh interior paint is one of the quickest ways to make a home feel brand new, but if you have never had it done professionally, it is natural to have questions. How long will painters be in your home? Which rooms should you tackle first? What will it cost, and can...
by BrushUp Painting | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Repainting a strata property is a different exercise to painting a single home. There are more stakeholders, more approvals, more access challenges, and far more at stake if the job runs over or disrupts residents. Whether you are on an owners corporation committee,...
by BrushUp Painting | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Getting three quotes for a painting job sounds simple, until the quotes land and none of them line up. One is a single line and a price. Another is pages of detail. The cheapest leaves out preparation entirely. How are you supposed to compare them fairly?The truth is...
by BrushUp Painting | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Choosing an exterior colour is one of the most exciting parts of repainting your home, and also one of the most daunting. The colour you pick sets the tone for your whole street frontage, influences how your home feels in Sydney’s bright coastal light, and can...
by Mosi | May 18, 2026 | Blog
If you own a terrace in Paddington, Woollahra or any of the Eastern Suburbs streets that fall inside a Heritage Conservation Area, repainting isn’t quite the same as everywhere else. The rules aren’t designed to make life difficult, but they catch owners...
by Mosi | May 8, 2026 | Blog
If your home’s anywhere between Bondi and Watsons Bay, or sitting on the harbour foreshore around Vaucluse, Rose Bay or Point Piper, salt air is doing things to your paintwork right now. Whether you can see them yet or not. The ocean’s beautiful....
by Mosi | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog
Hiring professional painters is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your home. But did you know that a little preparation on your end can make the entire process smoother, faster, and even more cost-effective?Whether you’re getting a single room...
