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...
