The 5 best painters in Sydney who can revamp your space
Retouching or applying a new paint job at home might be a small project, and something you can safely do yourself (with more or less decent results). But what about when you need to paint an entire room…or the kitchen or bathroom…or your entire house, inside and out?
Sure, you could take the risk. But why not play it safe and turn to the professionals? These qualified painters in Sydney have the skills, experience, and credentials to spruce up the paint job on your house or office. See our top recommendations below.
How much does a painter cost in Sydney?
Painters in Sydney will probably charge up to $100 per square metre to be painted. However, most painting businesses will charge you a custom quote. The final price will depend on the number and sizes of rooms to be painted, number of coats to be applied, paint colours, and how much prep work or repair is necessary beforehand.
1. ASL Painting Sydney
Address: 17 Windermere Ave, Northmead
Phone: 0402 555 596
Business hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
ASL Painting Sydney works on houses, commercial establishments, and strata real estate. They’ve been in business for over 20 years, and are covered by public liability insurance, home warranty insurance, and other protections.
Their painting process begins with an on-site assessment, during which you can consult with team members about the best paints and materials for your needs. If minor repairs, mould removal, or other prep work are necessary before painting, ASL can take care of these for you.
ASL’s on-site personnel are also trained to clean up the work area completely after the job is done. Finally, the team will contact you a few days after the project completion, to check on the paint status and make sure you’re happy with it. If you aren’t, they’ll come back and fix it.
We appreciate all the care and conscientiousness that ASL puts into its painting process as well as customer care. Most ASL customers feel the same way, which is why the business is so well-reviewed. If only they were open on Sundays, they’d be pretty much perfect.
Consummate professionals
“Amir and his team are consummate professionals. Amir maintained proactive communication with us and we found him to be an honest and reliable man to deal with. The workmanship from his team was excellent and the service was outstanding. We are very happy indeed with their painting and the outcome.”
– Steve Hearn, Google review
Their attention to detail was the best I’ve seen
“Amir, his brother and his team of painters did an absolutely amazing job on our house. They painted the whole inside and outside and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Their attention to detail was the best I’ve seen. Their team of painters are skilled and real gentlemen.”
– Katerina Klintsaris, Google review
2. SPOT PAINTING AU PTY LTD
Address: PO Box 458, Bondi Junction
Phone: 0478037781
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Spot Painting is a versatile and reliable painter that serves customers throughout Sydney. The company has been in operation for around 12 years, but the team’s combined experience in the painting business spans over a hundred years.
They paint interiors and exteriors for homes and business establishments. For commercial properties, the team will minimize disruptions to your operations as they work. They can work on projects as small as a single interior wall, or as large as an entire building facade.
Spot Painting technicians are also experienced in painting real estate such as rental houses or apartments. They can do quick repainting and corrections in between tenants, or a more dramatic makeover before you sell a property.
We weren’t able to find specific pricing estimates on the website, but you can get a quick initial quote for free by sending the team a message. You can even get colour consultations if you’re unsure about what will look best for your home or business.
We aren’t alone in being impressed by Spot Painting’s expertise and skill; the business has received a sparkling number of positive remarks from satisfied clients, mostly praising the team’s quality of work.
Would happily hire them again
“Santiago and the team were meticulous. They did an excellent job at a really reasonable price. I was very impressed and would happily hire them again.”
– Jack Bedwani, Google review
I can’t speak highly enough of them
“Santiago cares about getting a job done right, quickly and as cost efficiently as possible. He has worked with us to achieve the best results through complex issues, access issues and bad weather. Communication with him is always great and he stays in touch to ensure everyone is happy.”
– Thais Nascimento, Google review
3. General Painting Contractors
Address: Unit 13/22-24 President Avenue, Kogarah
Phone: 04 5107 1598
Business hours: 24/7
General Painting Contractors performs painting and related services for all kinds of places: homes, businesses, and strata from Inner West to the Eastern Suburbs, and elsewhere in Sydney.
The company is covered by public liability insurance worth $20 million. On top of that, General Painting Contractors boasts 30 years of presence and experience in the painting industry, so you can trust their quality of work.
They can perform periodic repainting for home and business maintenance, as well as painting newly-constructed sites. Even huge properties such as airports, hospitals, and schools are all in a day’s work for these guys.
Apart from painting, the team can also do repairs for render and concrete, graffiti removal, deck cleaning, and finishing for hardwood flooring such as timber. Difficult-to-reach areas and interior spaces? Not a problem.
General Painting Contractors is a hit with most customers; we found only a single instance of an unhappy client, who mentioned that the technicians seemed lazy and lacking in expertise.
We also couldn’t find any pricing estimates on the website, but that should be easy to obtain by calling the business.
I couldn’t be more impressed
“From start to finish, Matthew was professional, punctual, and incredibly detail-oriented. He took the time to properly prepare every surface, and the end result is flawless, smooth finishes, and a huge improvement to the look and feel of the space. He kept everything tidy, worked efficiently, and was easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. He also helped with some great colour suggestions that turned out even better than I expected.”
– Trent Annetts, Google review
Probably the best contractor I’ve used to date!
“Matt and Jan did a fantastic job painting inside our house. Professional and friendly service was given at all times. At all times Matt communicated where the job was at. Our house and especially the ceilings were very tired; now it all looks brand new!”
– Pennie Culpan, Google review
4. Upscale Painting & Decorating
Address: Seabridge House, 70/377 Kent St
Phone: 0490 094 862
Business hours: 24/7
Upscale Painting & Decorating was fully established in 2016, though the team members have been painting residential and commercial spaces since 2005.
They do business all over the Sydney metro region, and strive to hire only the most experienced painters for the best possible results.
Upscale Painting & Decorating is certified by Master Painters Australia, an organisation that represents and assists painters and decorators around NSW. Master Painters Australia also helps customers connect with the most qualified painters and consultants for the job.
Upscale can do painting work on interiors, exteriors, industrial areas, and even roofs. Apartments, schools, strata, and aged care facilities are all part of their painting portfolio. They’re flexible as well; if you want just one specific room painted, they can do that.
The company promises competitive pricing for its work, but provides no specific figures or estimates upfront. You can get a custom quote by getting in touch with them directly.
Upscale Painting has to be your choice
“Professionalism from the start to the finish. The end result was great, both the internal and external; quality and attention to detail exceeded expectations. Nothing was too hard, even when I added a few additional requests. If you are looking for great workmanship carried out by great people, Upscale Painting has to be your choice.”
– Elias J, Google review
I couldn’t recommend them more highly
“Esmayel and his team were fantastic. My house feels like it did when we moved in 25 years ago. It has been completely revitalised. The team did an amazing job with the utmost professionalism. They were punctual, polite and their attention to detail was paramount.”
– Carolyn Davis, Google review
5. Total Colour Painting
Address: 19 Ada St, Concord
Phone: 0477 822 227
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Total Colour Painting offers painting services for houses, businesses, and strata; they also do wallpaper installation and removal.
They’re composed of an experienced team, adept at painting buildings, shopping centres, and even government premises. Interior and exterior painting are both on the menu.
Although the company follows standard weekday business hours, you can arrange to have their painters come over at off-hours if you’d prefer this. They can work around any other renovations you might be doing at the same time.
You can also request paint maintenance work on a regular schedule to keep your home or office looking fresh. Let the team know about your budget and needs, and they’ll come up with a custom maintenance plan for you.
Lots of customers praise not just the work quality of Total Colour’s team members, but also their work ethic and reliability. The business doesn’t have much of a social media presence, though, and their offices close on weekends.
I have no hesitation recommending him
“We engaged Shane and his team to paint our internal walls with very little notice. They were punctual and completed the job earlier than expected, and to a higher standard than previous painters. Shane’s pricing is competitive but he doesn’t cut corners — he uses the paint you choose rather than cheaper alternatives and suggested an undercoat when others didn’t.”
– Renee Trent, Google review
Always went above and beyond
“I heard about Shane from a family member, who was really happy with his work. He did an amazing job painting my four-bedroom house, both inside and outside. Shane is extremely honest and reliable and always went above and beyond. So professional and also gave great recommendations and suggestions — the house now looks so beautiful.”
– Tina, Google review