Queenslander home painting on the Gold Coast
Painting for weatherboard and character homes — prepared properly and finished to suit the timber, the detailing and the climate.
A Queenslander is mostly timber, mostly exposed, and full of the detailing that gives the home its character — weatherboards, verandahs, railings and trims. Painting one well is really about the preparation and the finishes: getting old timber sound before it’s painted, and using coatings that cope with coastal heat, humidity and storms.
We paint Queenslander and character homes across the Gold Coast, inside and out, and take the time the detailing needs. Where the home has original timber floors, doors or features, that often pairs with our timber restoration work, and for older or heritage-listed homes see our heritage building service. Owner Nathan Phelps brings more than 20 years of painting experience to the work.
What we handle
Depending on the home, that includes:
- Exterior painting of weatherboards, railings, window frames and trim
- Interior painting throughout the home
- Verandahs, latticework, balustrades and timber detailing
- Surface preparation and repair before painting
- Exterior finishes chosen to stand up to the Gold Coast climate
The exterior work sits alongside our exterior painting service; the exact scope is confirmed when we inspect and quote.
How we paint a Queenslander
01 — Assess & quote
We look over the home inside and out, note the surfaces and their condition, and provide a clear quote.
02 — Prepare
Weatherboards and timber are cleaned, sanded and repaired where needed so the finish sits well and lasts.
03 — Paint
We paint the surfaces with finishes suited to a timber home in a coastal, humid climate.
04 — Detail & finish
We paint the trims and detailing carefully, then check the work and tidy up before we leave.
Why work with us
Patient with the detailing, thorough on preparation, and licensed and insured for the work.
- QBCC 15402463
- NSW Licence 455009C
- 20+ Years’ Experience
- $20M Public Liability
- 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee
What our clients say
“We had Nathan Phelps and his team paint the outside of our house and garage, including their roofs, and very glad we did. Their attention to detail, and communication prior to, during and on completion of the job was second to none. The end result is a major job excellently done by professionals”
Bob and Eileen de Kantzow
Frequently asked questions
Do you paint both the interior and exterior of a Queenslander?
Yes. We take on the whole home — weatherboards, trims, verandahs and detailing outside, and walls, ceilings and trim inside.
How do you prepare old weatherboards and timber?
We clean, sand and repair surfaces as needed before painting, so the new finish adheres properly rather than sitting over failing paint.
Can you help choose colours that suit the home?
Yes. We can talk through colours and finishes that suit a Queenslander’s character — see our colour consultation service.
Do the finishes hold up in the Gold Coast climate?
We choose exterior finishes suited to the surface and to coastal heat, humidity and storms, and confirm the approach when we quote.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Phelps Painting Services holds QBCC licence 15402463, NSW Contractor Licence 455009C and $20 million public liability insurance.
Which areas do you cover?
We paint Queenslander and character homes across the Gold Coast.
Painting a Queenslander?
Tell us about the home and what you’re planning, and we’ll get back to you to talk through the next step.