“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 Maleny.
Heritage Queenslanders and hinterland weatherboards on the Blackall Range, plus the high end restorations that take the time they take.
- Since 1985
- /Family-run, locally owned
- /Fully insured
- /Dulux + Taubmans accredited
- /Lead & asbestos qualified
Services in Maleny
The work we’re asked for most here, in order.
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High end project painting in Maleny
Long-prep, master-painter work on the homes where the finish is the point.
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Exterior house painting in Maleny
Full exteriors, weatherboard restoration, render and cladding. Heavier specs on coast-facing walls.
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Interior house painting in Maleny
Washable wall systems, semi-gloss trims, and colour help before you commit.
Local context
What we paint in Maleny.
Maleny sits high on the Blackall Range, and the town has kept its country feel. Maple Street is still the main shopping strip. Around it you'll find old Queenslanders with deep verandahs, and newer homes on acreage looking out to the Glass House Mountains. A lot of houses have been in the same family for a long time, and their owners care about keeping the original look. Others have new owners who want an old place brought back to how it should be. Some properties double as B&Bs or holiday cabins too. Painting up here runs slower than on the coast. Prep takes longer and the weather is cooler and wetter. Colours lean toward what suits the era of the house, which is often a longer chat than picking from a chart.
What we watch for
Substrate and exposure notes.
Most Maleny jobs start with the timber. Weatherboards and VJ walls often carry many coats, and anything painted before 1970 may have lead in the lower layers. We test first. If it's there, we show you how we'll contain the dust before any work goes ahead. Old fibro on eaves or sleep-outs gets an asbestos test before it's touched. The range is damp, so moss and mould grow fast on shaded walls. We kill them, wash them off, then give the timber time to dry right through. Fretwork and turned verandah posts take a brush and some patience. Cooler days slow drying between coats, so we leave more time than a coastal job needs.
Shops, offices and unit blocks
Commercial painting in Maleny.
We take on commercial painting right across the range, well past Maleny's main street. In town, that means shopfronts and offices along Maple Street. Up the road, Montville's main street is lined with galleries and cafes, and Flaxton has guesthouses and holiday cabins that need a fresh coat between bookings. Out around North Maleny, Reesville and Elaman Creek, there are rural business premises and farm buildings to keep in good order. We plan around your trading hours, and we can paint after hours or between guests so you don't lose a day of business. Range weather is part of every commercial schedule up here, so we build in spare days from the start.
Commercial painting in MalenyGoogle 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.”
Recent work in Maleny
Projects you can read about.
Common questions
Painting in Maleny: common questions.
Do you paint old Queenslanders in Maleny?
Yes. A Maleny Queenslander needs careful prep and a lead test on the older layers before we sand. We do everyday weatherboard repaints and interiors on the range, and full heritage restorations when a house needs more. Our guide to repainting a Queenslander walks through what’s involved, from the VJ walls to the verandah.
Does the Maleny weather change when you can start?
It can. We give you a start date with your quote, and we build in spare days because rain and mist roll over the range more often than on the coast. The drier months are the easiest time for outside work up here. If the forecast turns, we’ll move the job and tell you early. We won’t paint onto a damp wall.
What does a Queenslander repaint cost in Maleny?
As a guide, a single-storey weatherboard exterior runs about $10,000 to $25,000 in our standard range. Two storeys add 20% to 40%. Heritage work with lots of repairs or lead-safe prep pushes the price up. Our house painting cost guide has the full table, and we’ll price your place after a proper look on site.