How much does it cost to paint a weatherboard house Australia?

As with any exterior house painting in Brisbane, the cost or price to paint a weatherboard house in the Brisbane area may change on based on different variables which may increase or decrease the overall cost of painting a weatherboard house. When painting a weatherboard house the price includes the painting of soffits, fascia, gutter, walls. It’s important to note that Items such as casement windows, sash windows, window hoods balustrade and so forth will not be included in our price ranges.

The Process:

  • Pressure wash surfaces with anti mould solution
  • Scrape and sand loose and flaking paint
  • Use exterior filler to fill dents and nail holes in weatherboards
  • Spot prime bare weatherboard timber areas and filler
  • Caulk vertical joints to weatherboard corner stops ( not horizontals not included )
  • Apply two coats of premium exterior acrylic with UV Protection
  • Clean up

Factors that could increase or decrease cost of the painting a weatherboard house in Brisbane

Possible Additional Cost To Paint A Weatherboard House In Brisbane:

  • Extremely dirty surface and mouldy surfaces
  • Deep imperfections or scratches
  • Scaffolding ( hard scaffold not planks and trestles )
  • Lead Based Paint
  • Colour ( dark colours and extremely bright colours require multiple coats )
  • Painting of just one wall or section

Possible Decrease In Cost To Paint A Weatherboard House In Brisbane:

  • New weatherboards or new surfaces
  • one coat application needed
  • No scaffolding required
  • Existing weatherboards in good condition

The Cost Of Painting A Weatherboard House In Brisbane:

  • Standard Size Post War Home $6,500 – $11,000

    Weatherboards, Fascia, Gutters, Soffits

  • Typical Queeslander Weatherboard house $10,000 – $25,000

    Weatherboards, Fascia, Rafter Soffits, Gutters, Decks etc

Other FAQs around house painting costs

In this article we have taken averages from the past two years to find out how much does it cost to paint a Weatherboard house in Melbourne.

The weatherboard is one of Melbourne’s most loved homes. Owning such a unique classic is an honour but does come with on going maintenance. 

What factors vary the cost of painting a Weatherboard home?

Weatherboard homes vary in many ways and often require extra hours in preparation. Home owners seem to leave their weatherboard home too long without painting or maintenance. This in turn can see the price increase immensely depending on how bad the timber has become. In a lot of instances weatherboard homes require timber repairs from carpenters to replace any timber rot or wood rot. 

Factors that vary the price of repainting your weatherboard home;

  • How much preparation is required?
  • Whether it’s a single storey or double storey?
  • How is the access? Does it require scaffolding or harness access?
  • Does it require timber rot/wood rot repairs?
  • How many colours will be used? Yes, this can alter the price!
  • Do you have any of the following extras? Front Fence, Garage, Carport, Pergola?

Average Cost of painting a Weatherboard home

In 2020 we predict the following estimates for the costs of a weatherboard repaint 

  • Single Storey Weatherboard – $15,000 +
  • Double Storey Weatherboard – $20,000 +

If you are looking to learn more about the process of painting your Weatherboard home you can learn more here.

FAQ’s

Does it cost more depending on colours?

Yes. Using more colours can cost more due to time it takes to apply and the cost of extra paint. Also if you are going over dark colour with a light colour, an extra coat may be required.

Can I paint my Weatherboard house myself?

Yes but keep in mind if you don’t have the knowledge or tools to perform thorough preparation they paint may not last. Do some research into the best practises for exterior preparation.

Also don’t work at heights without the appropriate safety equipment. You may need a scaffold, harness and machinery. These tools may only be used by someone licences or trained in using them.

  • How much does it cost to paint a weatherboard house Australia?
    How much does it cost to paint a weatherboard house Australia?

How much does it cost to paint a weatherboard?

The range of prices can be: $15 to $45 per square metre for brick exteriors. $12 to $60 per square metre for timber exteriors. Weatherboard may cost about the same as timber.

How much does it cost to paint a house exterior Australia?

Australian painters generally charge by the square metre. To paint the exterior, you can pay between $15 to $45 per square metre for brickwork and $12 to $60 per square metre for timber. That being said, painters can charge $10,000 - $20,000 for the exterior of a large (4 bedroom) home.

How much does it cost to paint a 4 bedroom house Australia?

You could expect to pay around $4,000 to hire a painter to paint a small apartment, and up to $20,000 to paint a large, four bedroom home. ... How much does painting a house cost in Australia?.

How much does it cost to paint a 3 bedroom house Australia?

The average cost to paint a house in Australia is between $12 and $30 per square metre. Which means the cost to paint a 2000 square foot or 185 square metre house in Australia can be between $2220 and $5550.