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How long does it take to paint a house in Perth? Perth Painting Services typically needs anywhere from 1–2 days for small jobs up to about a week for a full house repaint, depending on size, condition, and weather. Homeowners in suburbs like Wanneroo, Bayswater, Morley, and Joondalup can usually expect a standard 3‑bedroom exterior repaint to take around 3–5 working days, while a full interior repaint often falls in the 3–7 day range.
How long does it take to paint a house in Perth? Perth Painting Services generally needs from 1–2 days for small repaint jobs up to about a week for a full interior or exterior repaint, depending on your home and the weather.
How long it usually takes in Perth
For most homes in Perth, here are typical timeframes you can expect:
- One or two rooms (small jobs): Usually 1–2 days, including preparation, undercoat, and at least two top coats.
- Full interior repaint of an average 3‑bedroom home: Around 3–7 working days, depending on layout, repairs, and color changes.
- Full exterior repaint of a standard single-story home: Around 3–5 working days in normal Perth weather.
- Large double‑story or complex homes: Often 5–10 working days, especially if there is detailed trim, high access, or extensive prep work.
These are guide ranges only; every property is different, and Perth Painting Services will confirm a more precise timeline after an on‑site inspection.
What affects how long it takes to paint a house in Perth?
Several important factors change how long your Perth house painting project will take:
- House size and layout: More rooms, higher ceilings, extra living areas, and double‑story homes all add to the time needed to prepare and paint.
- Interior vs exterior surfaces: Exteriors often need more preparation for weather‑worn areas, while interiors can require extra care around furniture and flooring.
- Condition of existing paint: Peeling, flaking, cracking, or water-damaged paint needs scraping, sanding, patching, and priming, which adds extra days.
- Colour changes: Going from dark to light colours (or vice versa) usually requires more coats to achieve an even finish, extending the painting schedule.
- Access and height: High ceilings, stairwells, and second‑story exteriors that need scaffolding or special equipment take longer than easily accessible areas.
- Number of painters: A larger team can complete the same amount of work in less time than a single painter, especially on bigger homes.
- Your schedule and occupancy: Whether you live in the home during painting, work from home, or have children or pets may change how the work is staged across days.
Perth Painting Services assesses all of these factors during your quote visit so your time estimate is realistic and clearly explained.
Perth climate and local conditions
Perth’s climate is a big reason why painting timelines can vary, especially for exteriors:
- Hot summers: Very hot days can make paint dry too quickly, affecting finish quality and sometimes requiring work to be started earlier in the day or split over more days.
- Winter rain: Rain, high humidity, and cold nights can slow drying times and may delay some exterior work to ensure proper adhesion.
- Coastal exposure: Homes in areas such as City Beach, North Beach, and Hillarys often face more sun, and salt, which can mean more surface preparation before painting.
- Older character homes vs newer builds: Suburbs like Mount Lawley, North Perth, and Leederville often have older homes that may need extra repairs, lead‑paint management, or timber restoration, which adds to the timeline.
Perth Painting Services plans each project around local weather forecasts and your suburb’s typical conditions to keep your house painting on schedule without compromising quality.
Example timelines in your suburbs
Below are some example day‑by‑day outlines to help you understand what to expect. These are illustrative only; your exact schedule will depend on your home.
Example 1: Interior repaint of a 3‑bedroom home in Morley
- Day 1: Walkthrough, protect floors and furniture, minor plaster repairs, filling gaps, light sanding, and washing where required.
- Day 2–3: Apply undercoat or primer on repaired areas, then the first coat on ceilings and walls throughout the home.
- Day 4: Second coat on walls and ceilings, start painting doors, frames, and skirting boards.
- Day 5: Finish trims and touch‑ups, remove masking, do final tidy, and do client walkthrough.
Example 2: Exterior repaint of a single-story home in Wanneroo
- Day 1: Power washing, scraping flaking paint, sanding, repair of cracks or gaps, priming bare surfaces.
- Day 2–3: First coat on exterior walls, fascias, eaves, and other surfaces as agreed in the quote.
- Day 4–5: Second coat and any additional coats for high‑exposure surfaces, detail work on trims, downpipes, and doors, final inspection, and clean‑up.
Example 3: Quick refresh of a small unit in Yokine or Tuart Hill
- Day 1: Protect floors and furniture, basic patching, sanding, and first coat on selected rooms.
- Day 2: Second coat on walls and ceilings, trims and touch-ups, clean-up, and walkthrough.
Example 4: Larger two‑storey home in Hillarys or Joondalup
- Days 1–2: Setup, scaffolding or access equipment, and thorough exterior preparation, including washing, scraping, and priming.
- Days 3–5: Apply first and second coats to main surfaces, then complete trims, doors, balustrades, and detailed areas.
- Days 6–7 (if required): Extra coats for heavily exposed areas, final checks, adjustments, and detailed clean-up.
These examples show how the same basic process adapts to different suburbs, property styles, and access conditions across Perth.
How Perth Painting Services plans your project
Perth Painting Services follows a clear process so you know exactly how long your painting project is likely to take:
- An initial consultation and on-site inspection to measure your home, check surface condition, and discuss colors and finishes.
- A detailed written quote that outlines the scope, number of coats, preparation required, and an estimated timeframe.
- Scheduling your project around your routine, including work hours, school runs, and any special access requirements.
- Regular communication during the job so you know what is happening each day and when each stage will be completed.
- A final walkthrough to confirm you are happy with the finish and to explain any recommended maintenance.
This approach helps avoid surprises and gives you a clear idea of how long you will have painters working at your property.
Service areas across Perth’s northern suburbs
Perth Painting Services offers professional house painting across a wide range of Perth suburbs, including:
Wanneroo, Bayswater, Balcatta, Balga, Coolbinia, Mirrabooka, Mount Lawley, Nollamara, North Beach, Tuart Hill, Westminster, Yokine, Morley, Leederville, Ballajura, City Beach, Koondoola, North Perth, Hillarys, and Joondalup.
Whether you have a coastal home in City Beach or Hillarys, a family home in Joondalup or Wanneroo, or a character property in Mount Lawley, North Perth, or Leederville, the team will tailor the painting timeline to suit your home, your schedule, and local conditions.
Get your personalised painting timeline
Every home is different, and the only way to know exactly how long it will take to paint your house in Perth is to arrange a professional inspection and quote. Perth Painting Services can provide a clear, written schedule for your interior or exterior repaint in suburbs such as Wanneroo, Bayswater, Balcatta, Balga, Coolbinia, Mirrabooka, Mount Lawley, Nollamara, North Beach, Tuart Hill, Westminster, Yokine, Morley, Leederville, Ballajura, City Beach, Koondoola, North Perth, Hillarys, and Joondalup.
Contact Perth Painting Services today to request a free, no-obligation quote and a personalized house painting timeline for your Perth home.
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