Inner-west character homes

Painters Subiaco

Interior and exterior repaints for Subiaco’s Federation, interwar and character homes, with older paint tested and every surface properly prepared.

Federation and interwar homes
Weatherboard, brick and timber trim
Sash windows and fretwork
Period colour advice
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Illustration of Rokeby Road, Subiaco, with the art deco Regal Theatre, Federation shopfronts and jacaranda trees in bloom

Painters in Subiaco for character homes

Much of Subiaco is Federation and interwar housing: weatherboard, tuckpointed brick, timber verandahs, sash windows and fretwork. These older surfaces need a slower, more careful repaint than modern render.

Homes built before the 1970s may have lead-based paint under the newer coats. We test older paint before any sanding, then scrape, fill and prime by hand so the detail stays crisp. Our exterior house painting page explains the full process.

Colour matters too. A period scheme picks out trim, fretwork and verandah posts in shades that suit the era of the house. Our colour consultation can help you choose.

We work across Subiaco and nearby Shenton Park, Daglish, Jolimont, West Leederville and Wembley.

What older homes need

Lead-safe preparation
Paint on pre-1970s homes can contain lead. We test older paint first, then choose a safe way to strip or sand it.
Timber and period detail
Sash windows, fretwork, pressed metal and verandah posts are cleaned, filled and primed by hand before the topcoats.
Sun, not salt
Away from the coast, paint here wears mainly from UV on north and west walls. We choose coatings to suit that exposure.

Our services in the inner west

The work we are most often asked to quote on in this area.

Heritage exteriors
Weatherboard, brick and timber trim repainted with the prep that older homes need.
Period colour schemes
Help choosing trim and body colours that suit a Federation or interwar facade.
Interior painting
High ceilings, picture rails and ornate cornices painted with clean, sharp lines.
Painters Nedlands
Just west of here, we also repaint large riverside homes in Nedlands.

Subiaco painting questions

Yes. On homes built before the 1970s, we test older paint before we sand or strip it. If lead is present, we change how the surface is prepared to keep dust down and your household safe. The method is set out in your written quote, so you know what to expect.

Yes, with care. We free painted-shut sashes, scrape back loose paint and prime bare timber before the topcoats. Paint is kept off the running edges so the windows still open and close. Badly rotted timber needs a carpenter first, and we will point it out if we see it.

It depends on your property. Homes that are heritage listed or inside a heritage area can have rules about exterior changes. Check with the City of Subiaco before you commit to a new scheme. Our colour consultation can give you period colour options to take along.

There is no fixed cycle, because it depends on sun and on how well the last job was prepared. Inland homes like these wear mainly from UV, so north and west walls usually go first. Timber windows and trim often need attention before the main walls. We can inspect the house and tell you what is due now and what can wait.

Planning a repaint?

Book a free on-site inspection. We check your older paint, itemise the prep and send a fixed written quote, usually within 48 hours.

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