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Painters in Preston, Melbourne

Repainting a Preston home should start with a number you can trust. Newline Painting quotes online in minutes, itemises every line in writing, and guarantees the workmanship for seven years. Trade-qualified painters handle interiors, exteriors and pre-sale repaints, from clinker-brick trims to postwar weatherboards, and the same small crew stays with your job until the last drop sheet leaves.

7-year workmanship warranty
$20M public liability insurance
Multi Award Winning Painters
Free on-site quote and colour consult

Repainted weatherboard bungalow on Southerhay Street, Reservoir

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Independently awarded, year after year

10+Years painting Melbourne homes

500+Projects completed end-to-end

4.8Average Google review rating

$20MPublic liability insurance cover

Customer reviews

What Preston homeowners say

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Lathika Nair

02:26 02 Sep 26

I have worked with Phi and his team at Newline Painting on several of my projects, and I have always been impressed with the quality of their work.
They specialise in high-quality finishes, and their attention to detail really shows in the final result. The team is professional, reliable and takes the time to make sure every project is completed to the client’s satisfaction.

As a designer, I know how important the finishing touches are, and Newline Painting consistently delivers.
I would definitely recommend Phi and the Newline Painting team to anyone looking to refresh or transform their space with a beautiful new coat of paint.

Daniel Yu

22:17 27 Aug 26

An exceptional result of my kitchen cabinets, which had difficult grooves and patterns to begin with. They knocked it out of the park and now my kitchen looks new and fresh without having to replace the cabinets.
The whole process was excellent. From first contact, to quote, to price, to organising a date and time, and the paint job. You can tell these guys care about their work and their customers. Will definitely use again!

Tom Ryan Vendor Advocacy

00:01 03 Jul 26

Phi and all his painters are skilled, caring and do an amazing job. I rely heavily on their expertise which is an enormous help in my business when recommending to all my clients. Confidence all the way !

Aaron Bazzica

02:22 27 Jun 26

Preparing a property for sale for a client in Chelsea. Great communication with us and our client. Really helped the property look its best.

Peter-Budge

23:15 25 Mar 26

We recently had the pleasure of working with Phi, Edward, and the Newline Painting team on one of our projects. From the very start, communication was smooth and professional. Their attention to detail, efficiency, and high-quality work made the entire process seamless. We look forward to collaborating with them again on future projects.

Jenny Jiao

04:51 25 Mar 26

Last week, Newline Painting completed exterior house painting for us, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the owner, Phi, and manager, Edward, to the three team members, everyone worked together seamlessly to ensure the job was done smoothly. Our house now looks refreshed and vibrant. We highly recommend the Newline Painting team and sincerely thank them for their hard work and exceptional service—it is truly appreciated.

Khoa Pham

01:53 11 Feb 26

Phi is great to deal with, he was very generous with his time and ran me through the entire painting process and what to expect. Can't recommend him or the Newline team highly enough

Michael van Zweden

09:26 08 Feb 26

From start to finish, from booking to project complete, Newline did an awsome job. Selling a property is stressful enough and they certainly took the worry out of presenting the property in top condition. Not only the painting, but small cracks or a loose piece of skirting was instantly fixed. Couldn't believe it was the same property when they had finished. 6 stars if I could.

Trinh Duong

10:02 10 Dec 25

Thank you for the great job painting our house in Camberwell for sale before Christmas! Really appreciate the work your team did expertly for our bathroom, living room, bedrooms and the external house walls. Your team was efficient and friendly. We are very happy as it added at least $200,000 to the final house sale price.

K E

23:05 19 Aug 25

Edward and his team from Newline can’t be faulted!! Their professionalism and efficiency exceeded all expectations.
They are quality tradesmen, very respectful of our space and left it in great condition at the end of each work day. Great attention to detail.
Each of the team were extremely pleasant to deal with, easy communication including Roi at head office.
Exceptional!

Karen Lindsay

05:10 12 Aug 25

The team from Newline Painting did a fabulous job painting our home. James was extremely obliging and always easy to contact. I thoroughly recommend them.

Su-Zann Yap

10:51 03 Aug 25

Phi, Roi and the team were great to work with from start to finish. They were detailed and thorough, and provided great aftercare service, checking in and making sure I was happy with the work. Most importantly, they did great job on the walls.

Liz Barnes Photo

00:53 11 Jul 25

I had a great experience with the Newline painting team. They offered a competitive price to repaint the interior of my apartment and were able to accommodate my tight timeline (they started 1 day after the quote was given) and still delivered high-quality work. Communication was smooth and professional from start to finish. I’m really happy with the result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Andrés Noé

01:31 09 Jul 25

All Newline Painting staff, Edward and his team were phenomenal. We needed to wait for another contractor to finish before starting the painting of the front facade of our house and despite a moving timeline, the NP team were quick to respond, courteous and were ready as soon as we were. The painting job is fantastic - the painters' attention to detail, thoroughness and efficiency was second to none. I'm very glad we went with NP as they're solution oriented and easy to work with. We'll definitely be hiring them again soon.

Cross CY

11:28 12 May 25

Great communication from Ray, who’s even been following up with my queries in evening and weekend. The job was done quickly from very experienced professionals. There are three people working on the job together to get it done quickly. Would certainly recommend Newline painting to others.

James Catherine

23:56 18 Mar 25

Edward and the Newline team were incredible to work with! They were professional, clear, and very good. Really recommend them and will definitely be using the team again when we need anything painted.

Nick Watson

03:05 13 Mar 25

Very good service -
Affordable, very good customer service and the final product was really good

Peter Johnson

06:54 06 Mar 25

They did a very professional job, left the site clean and tidy, communicated well and met all our expectations.

Emma Foster

09:32 04 Mar 25

After a long time deciding who to pick to paint our house we landed on Newline Painting and feel as if we most definetly made the right choice, they did some maginificent work that left us very happy with the results. The team assigned to us worked fast and managed to see our vision very well. 5 stars without a doubt. Highly recommend.

banana nana

09:31 03 Mar 25

5/5 stars for the great service provided by the Newline Painting team at my house, highly recommend!

narelle selkrig

03:46 02 Mar 25

Newline Painting did a great exterior painting work at my house, we were very surprised with the final outcome. I would recommend this to anyone who needs this service done by a profesional company who knows what they're doing. 10/10.

Isabelle Kalepo

10:25 28 Feb 25

Newline painting did exactly what was needed at a great price. I'll be using this company for any upcoming projects. Highly recommend

Chloe Morgan

06:11 27 Feb 25

The team was great and had excellent work ethic! They were professional at all stages and left everything clean and in perfect conditions. I would highly recommend their services

TigerTahleya

14:52 26 Feb 25

Martin and his team did an job painting my full house exterior. They were fast and efficient. I appreciated how Martin kept me up to date daily, letting me know the plan for the day. From customer service to the painting, everything went smooth from start to finish. I would recommend these guys to anyone!

aysel tinas

14:25 26 Feb 25

Big thanks to the Newline Painting team for the work on my outdoor walls. After Ed and the team finished the painting, I was so happy with the results and how great it looked compared to what it previously was. Highly recommend.

Shaun Bong

06:30 26 Feb 25

Ed and his team at Newline Painting did an outstanding job on repainting the interior of my home in South Melbourne! They were swift, tidy and professional throughout the entire project —5 stars wouldn’t be enough to rate their work. They weren't the cheapest quote we got but they definitely kept their promise on timeline, professionalism and their quality of work. Keep up the great work, guys! Highly recommend Newline Painting!

Our services

House painting services we offer

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Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, doors and the deep timber trim of Preston’s interwar bungalows, through to crisp plasterboard in newer units. Low-VOC systems throughout, with rooms sheeted, sealed and dust kept out of the rest of the house.

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Exterior Painting

Postwar weatherboards, cement-sheet gables and the painted timber trim on clinker-brick homes, prepped hard, coated in Weathershield- or Solagard-class exterior systems, and handled lead-safe on anything pre-1970.

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Pre-Sale House Painting

Getting a Preston house or unit sale-ready: agent-friendly neutral palettes across interior and exterior, with the painting sequenced so photography, open homes and settlement all run on time.

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Apartment Painting

Tenanted units, common stairwells and full exteriors across Preston’s walk-up blocks and newer apartment buildings, with body-corporate approvals, resident notices and access logistics run for you.

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Feature Wall Painting

A single confident feature colour to lift a bungalow living room or define a new apartment interior, matched to the light and the palette the home already carries.

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Commercial painting of an office interior

Epoxy Painting

Tough, high-gloss epoxy for Preston garage floors, workshops and concrete surfaces, standing up to tools, oil and daily tyre traffic.

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Why choose us

Why Request a Quote from Newline Painting?

Newline Painting has painted Melbourne homes for more than ten years, carries $20M public liability cover, and won both the ASBA Small Business Champion award and a Master Painters Australia Award for Excellence in 2025.

7-Year Warranty

Seven-year workmanship cover, put in writing and sized for Preston conditions: the weatherboard facade we repaint this spring is still covered after years of hot northern summers.

$20M Insurance

Public liability protection to $20 million sits behind every Preston booking, one bungalow bedroom or a whole walk-up block, with certificates in your inbox before day one.

Reliable Scheduling

Scheduling that holds. Start and finish dates go into the quote in writing, and we stage the painting around your household, your tenants or your settlement deadline.

Rated 4.8 by our customers

In Darebin a paint finish gets judged against some of Melbourne's best-kept houses, which is the standard we quote to.

Recent work

Recent painting projects across Melbourne

Repainted weatherboard exterior, Stawell Street, Coburg — Stawell Street, Coburg

Victorian terrace exterior repaint, Kay Street, Carlton — Kay Street, Carlton

Recent Newline Painting jobs on inner-north homes, exteriors and terrace interiors. On a period home the preparation is usually about half the labour, and it is what decides how long the finish lasts.

Local knowledge

What we know about painting in Preston

Tuckpointed brick and original bungalow render

Preston has a deep run of Californian bungalows and postwar brick, much of it with original tuckpointing and render still in place. Tuckpointed brick should generally not be painted at all, and we will say so even though it is the bigger job to walk away from. Where render is failing at the base we cut it out and patch rather than coating over a wall that is still holding moisture.

High Street shopfronts and mixed use

The High Street strip runs mixed use, shopfronts at ground level with tenancies above, and painting there needs the trading hours agreed before we start. We work early or after close, keep the frontage clear during business hours, and coordinate with the tenant upstairs when access runs through their entry. That gets sorted at the quote so nobody is negotiating it on the day.

Investment stock and quick turnarounds

A good share of the housing here is investment stock, and those jobs live or die on the schedule. We quote off a walkthrough, book the vacant window, and finish in it. If the turnaround is three days rather than a week we will tell you up front what can realistically be done in three days rather than agreeing and then running over.

How it works

How to Book Your Preston Painting Service

Get a free quote for your home

Start with the online quote form or a phone call. A walkthrough follows, scope and colours get settled face to face, and your written price lands itemised, task by task.

Our painters get to work

Preparation happens before any colour: sanding, filling, priming and sealing, then premium coats matched to weatherboard, brick trim or plaster while floors and gardens stay sheeted.

Walkthrough and 7-year warranty

The final step is yours: a joint inspection of every painted surface, any touch-ups sorted before the van leaves, and 7-year written cover on the lot, bungalow or walk-up flat.

Pricing transparency

What Changes the Price of a Preston Painting Quote

Painting a house in Preston typically costs between A$4,000 and A$20,000 or more, depending on the size and condition of the home. As a per-square-metre guide, standard interior work runs about A$20 to A$30, detailed work with heavy trim rises to A$60 to A$100, and exterior repainting sits around A$15 to A$60. Preston tends toward the upper end, because the period homes here carry more trim, taller walls and more preparation than a modern build. Four things do most of the work on your quote, and our painting cost guide works through three examples in detail.

Surface area & number of coats

Preston repaints do not carry one standard price. A weatherboard off Gower Street, a clinker-brick bungalow near Regent and a new apartment above the High Street shops are three different jobs, and three things decide the number.

Prep work required

Paintable area opens the pricing. Preston blocks are generous by inner-city standards, so exteriors carry more board metres, more eaves and usually a garage and fences as well. Inside, interior repainting across a three-bedroom bungalow, ceilings, walls, doors and all the timber trim, gets quoted room by room so the scope can flex to the budget.

Paint product specified

Surface health is the second lever. Much of Preston went up between the 1920s and the 1960s, and age shows in its own ways: weatherboards carrying decades of coats that need sanding back to a sound edge, chalking cement sheet on postwar additions, and rusting steel window frames in the walk-up flats. How long an exterior repaint holds here comes down to that preparation, so every prep task appears as its own line on the quote rather than hiding inside an hourly rate.

Access & height

Then there is the paint itself. Dulux Wash & Wear is the budget-kinder option against Haymes Ultra-Premium, while north-facing boards that cop full summer sun are better served by Wattyl Solagard. Whichever tin your Preston quote names is the tin the crew opens, never a quiet substitute. For an early ballpark, our painting cost calculator takes about a minute.

What that means for your place

A worked example for a Preston home

Rate bands are only useful once you put them against a real house. Take a Californian bungalow or postwar brick home in Preston, picture rails, timber trim and a wide hallway.

245m²

of paintable interior surface, which is the number that actually drives the quote, not the floor area.

A$20–30

per square metre for standard interior work.

A$4,900–7,350

indicative range for that house across two coats, before prep condition and access are assessed.

That is a planning figure, not a quote. Preparation condition, colour change, ceiling height and access move it, which is why we measure on site and give you one itemised written price rather than a rate.

Your local Preston painting team

Meet the Newline Painting team

One Newline crew carries your Preston job from quote to final coat, with nobody subcontracted in. The painters cutting in a bungalow hallway off Murray Road this week will be up ladders on weatherboard gables near Oakover Road or repainting a tenanted walk-up along Plenty Road the next. Every one of them holds a trade qualification, a current police check and insurance cover, and the faces at your walkthrough are the faces at handover. Their workmanship is what the written 7-year guarantee stands on. Meet the full team →

Phi Dang, Founder and Director — **Phi Dang**Founder and Director

Edward Perez, Partner and Managing Lead Painter — **Edward Perez**Partner and Managing Lead Painter

Fredy Lopez, Team Leader — **Fredy Lopez**Team Leader

Exterior repaint of a Melbourne weatherboard home

Inner-east coverage

Painters in Preston's Nearby Suburbs

Preston sits at the heart of Darebin, and Newline’s Melbourne painting teams work the whole northern corridor from the same base: the same crews head down the tramline to work alongside our painters in Northcote, and north through Reservoir on the far side of Murray Road, with one warranty across the lot.

Reservoir Thornbury Northcote Coburg Bell Regent Fairfield Heidelberg West

By job type: interior, exterior, apartment, pre-sale and feature wall painting, across all of Melbourne.

Frequently asked questions

Preston painting, answered

Do you service Preston?

Yes. Preston (3072) sits well inside our service area, and our crews already work across the City of Darebin from Northcote up through Reservoir. Ring 1300 044 206 and your street goes straight into the schedule.

What does a Preston house repaint typically cost?

Repainting the full interior of a three-bedroom Preston house generally lands between $6,000 and $10,000, with exteriors above that. The spread comes from floor area, how much preparation the surfaces need and how easy the access is. Every quote is itemised, and our online painting cost calculator gives a ballpark in about a minute.

Can you repaint postwar weatherboard homes in Preston?

Yes, weatherboard is a large share of our Preston work. Boards get sanded back to a sound edge, primed bare where needed, gaps caulked, then finished with a flexible exterior system that copes with Preston’s hot northern sun and moving clay soils.

Do you paint the brick homes Preston is known for?

We do. Clinker and cream brick homes are rarely painted over entirely; the value is in the trim. Timber windows, fascia, eaves, gutters and fences all take paint, and a crisp trim scheme lifts a 1950s brick bungalow without touching the brickwork itself.

What happens if my older Preston house has lead paint?

Any Preston surface painted before 1970 gets treated as lead-bearing unless a test says otherwise. Work is done wet and under containment, with the residue captured and disposed of to regulation, never dry-sanded into the air.

Do I need a permit to repaint my Preston home’s exterior?

Usually no. Most of Preston carries no heritage overlay, so colour changes need no approval. The exceptions sit in overlay pockets such as the civic area near the town hall; for those addresses we confirm the overlay status with Darebin before pricing a facade colour change.

Can you paint tenanted units and walk-up flats in Preston?

Yes. We paint single tenanted units, common stairwells and full exteriors across Preston’s older walk-up blocks and its newer apartment buildings, and the owners-corporation approvals, resident notices and access arrangements are handled by us rather than the landlord.

Can you repaint a Preston house before it goes on the market?

Yes. Pre-sale repaints are scheduled backwards from your campaign dates, so the paint is cured before photography and the house presents at its best for opens. Agents’ preferred neutral palettes are familiar territory for our colour consultants.

Which suburbs around Preston do you also cover?

The same Darebin-based crews cover Reservoir, Thornbury, Northcote, Coburg, Heidelberg West and Ivanhoe, alongside the rest of metropolitan Melbourne within roughly 30km of the CBD. One team, one warranty, wherever the job sits.

What is the quickest way to get a Preston painting quote?

The instant online quote form is the fastest route, or call 1300 044 206. A site walkthrough follows for anything beyond a single room, and you get a written, itemised price with the products named on it. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.