“Absolute Brilliant job done by Jim and the team. Had the house roof/Eaves painted. Top quality workmanship as always highly recommended.”

Sunshine Coast, QLD
House Painters in Glasshouse Mountains.
Old weatherboard farmhouses and newer builds on big blocks under the peaks. We plan the access and the travel before we quote.
- Since 1985
- /Family-run, locally owned
- /Fully insured
- /Dulux + Taubmans accredited
- /Lead & asbestos qualified
Services in Glasshouse Mountains
The work we’re asked for most here, in order.
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High end project painting in Glasshouse Mountains
Long-prep, master-painter work on the homes where the finish is the point.
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Exterior house painting in Glasshouse Mountains
Full exteriors, weatherboard restoration, render and cladding. Heavier specs on coast-facing walls.
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Interior house painting in Glasshouse Mountains
Washable wall systems, semi-gloss trims, and colour help before you commit.
Local context
What we paint in Glasshouse Mountains.
The township of Glass House Mountains grew up around its station on the North Coast railway line, and Steve Irwin Way now runs right past it. Blocks here are bigger than on the coast. Pine plantations and paddocks fill the gaps between houses, and most homes are lived in by their owners. Old timber cottages from the farming years stand a street away from newer brick and cladding builds, so two neighbours can need very different jobs. Further out, acreage homes bring sheds and long fences into the scope. The town is a fair drive from our usual coastal jobs, so we try to group site visits into the same week. We also plan the start around the drier months, when walls under the trees get a real chance to dry out.
What we watch for
Substrate and exposure notes.
Timber is the main story out here. Older weatherboards and VJ boards often carry many coats, so any paint from before 1970 gets a lead test before we sand. Fibro eaves on pre-1990 homes get checked for asbestos and are prepped by hand, never with a power sander. In the hinterland the damage comes from shade and damp. South and east walls under the trees grow mould and lichen, so they get a proper wash and time to dry before the first coat goes on. Wide eaves and tall gables on the farmhouses usually need scaffold rather than a ladder. We walk the whole block on the quote visit, because a shed or a fence can need the same care as the house.
Shops, offices and unit blocks
Commercial painting in Glasshouse Mountains.
We paint commercial spaces in and around Glass House Mountains as well as homes. That includes the shops and cafes in the small town centre near the station, offices and clinics, community buildings, and the work sheds that sit on rural blocks along Steve Irwin Way. A shop or cafe can stay open while we work, because we can paint outside trading hours. Older commercial buildings in the township get the same lead and asbestos checks as a house before anyone sands. We'll walk the site with you, sort out access and timing, and put the scope in writing so you know exactly what's included.
Commercial painting in Glasshouse MountainsGoogle reviews
What clients say about the work.
“J James painting did a great job completing all our indoor and outdoor painting needs. Professional and prompt service and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a painting service.”
Common questions
Painting in Glasshouse Mountains: common questions.
Is Glass House Mountains too far out for you to quote?
Not at all. We work right across the hinterland, including Glass House Mountains, Beerwah and the acreage in between. We try to group quote visits out this way into the same week, so let us know which days suit when you get in touch. If you’re on acreage, mention the sheds and fences too, and we’ll look at the whole block in one trip.
How do you set a start date for a Glass House Mountains repaint?
Your start date comes with the written quote, once we know the full scope. Season matters a lot out here. Shaded walls under the trees stay damp through the wet summer, so exteriors run best in the drier months of late winter and spring. Interiors care less about the weather. Our guide to the best time to paint an exterior explains why.
What price range should I expect for an old weatherboard in Glass House Mountains?
As a guide, a full weatherboard exterior sits around $10,000 to $25,000 in our house painting cost guide. An old timber home that needs lots of hand prep and scaffold for tall gables sits higher in that range than a sound, simple house. These are guide ranges only. We price your home properly after a site visit.
