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Interior Painting in Auckland
Yes, we paint the inside of Auckland homes: walls, ceilings, skirting, architraves, doors and window frames. Because we're plasterers as well as painters, we fix the dents, cracks and patchy joints first, so the new paint doesn't just highlight what was wrong underneath.
Most people call us when they're getting ready to sell, freshening up a rental, finishing a renovation, or just sick of looking at tired walls. Whatever the reason, the job gets the same care: furniture covered, floors protected, and the house left tidy at the end of every day.
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Tell us about the job and we'll arrange a time to have a look.
- We paint with Resene, made in NZ for our weather
- Plastering and paintingOne company from bare GIB to the final coat
- Auckland basedLocal crew working across Auckland
- Written quotesItemised, so you can see what you're paying for
- Tidy, protected siteFloors and furniture covered, cleaned up every day
What's included
Our interior painting service
- Walls and ceilingsLow-sheen walls, flat ceilings, and semi-gloss in wet areas so they wipe clean and handle steam.
- Doors, trims and skirtingSanded, filled and finished in enamel so they stay hard-wearing and easy to clean.
- Patching and repairsHoles, dents, nail pops and cracked joints fixed by a plasterer before any paint goes on.
- Colour changesDark to light, feature walls, or a full new scheme. We prime properly so old colours don't show through.
- Bathrooms and kitchensMould treated, the right primer used, and paint made for humid rooms.
- Clean, protected siteFloors and furniture covered, and the place tidied every day so you can keep living in it.
Why prep matters more than the paint
A good painter spends more time getting ready than painting. Fresh paint, especially in a lighter colour or a higher sheen, shows every bump, crack and old patch on a wall. When a painter skips the prep, you see it the first time the afternoon sun comes through the window.
That's where having plasterers on the same team helps. Instead of smearing filler over a cracked GIB joint and hoping, we cut it back, re-tape it if needed, and stop it properly. Then we sand, spot prime and paint. The result is a wall that looks flat and even from any angle.
Picking the right paint for each room
Not every room should get the same paint. Living areas and bedrooms usually suit a low-sheen finish, which hides small marks and is still washable. Ceilings are normally flat, so they don't reflect light and show up joins. Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens need a paint made for moisture, with a bit more sheen so they wipe down easily.
Doors, skirting and window frames take a beating, so they get an enamel that dries hard. If you're not sure what to use, we'll go through it with you when we quote. We can also tell you honestly if a colour you love is going to need extra coats.
Older Auckland homes
Plenty of Auckland homes were built before 1980, when lead-based paint was still common. If your house is that age, we'll talk to you about testing old paint before we sand it, and we'll work in a way that keeps dust under control. It's not something to guess about, especially with kids in the house.
Older villas and bungalows also tend to have a mix of original lath and plaster, old board linings and newer GIB in the same house. Each surface needs different prep, and we'll explain what we've found when we come to look.
Pricing
What affects the cost of interior painting
Every job is different, so we price each one after seeing it. These are the things that make the biggest difference.
- Size and number of roomsMore wall and ceiling area means more paint and more time.
- Condition of the surfacesWalls that need plaster repairs, sanding or mould treatment take longer to prep.
- Colour changeGoing from a dark colour to a light one usually needs a primer and extra coats.
- Ceiling height and accessStairwells, raked ceilings and high walls may need scaffolding or extra gear.
- Doors, trims and windowsEnamel work on joinery is slower and more detailed than rolling walls.
- Furniture and timingAn empty house is quicker than working around furniture and family.
Our process
How the job runs
- 1
Site visit and chat
We come out, look at every room with you, and talk through colours, finishes and timing.
- 2
Written quote
You get an itemised quote that shows what we'll do in each area, so nothing's hidden.
- 3
Protect and prep
We cover floors and furniture, then fill, plaster, sand and prime.
- 4
Paint
Cut in and roll the coats needed for an even finish, room by room.
- 5
Walk through and touch up
We go around with you before we leave and fix anything you're not happy with.
How long does it take?
How long it takes depends on how many rooms there are, how much repair work they need, and how many coats each colour needs. Paint has to dry between coats, and any plaster repairs need to dry before they're sanded and primed, so a room with a lot of patching takes longer than one that's just a colour refresh.
Your quote will include a start date and how long we expect to be on site. If you need it done by a deadline, like a house going on the market or new tenants moving in, tell us up front and we'll plan around it.
Where we work
Interior Painting across Auckland
We cover the whole Auckland region. See what we know about the homes in your area.
Questions
Interior Painting FAQs
Do I need to move my furniture before you start?
It helps if you can clear small things like ornaments, photos and anything fragile. We'll move the bigger furniture to the middle of the room and cover it, and put it back when we're done.
Can I stay in the house while you paint?
Yes, most people do. We work room by room where we can, use low-odour paints for inside work, and tidy up every day so the house stays liveable.
Will you fix the cracks and holes before painting?
Yes. We're plasterers too, so cracks, holes, nail pops and bad joints are fixed properly before any paint goes on. That's included in your quote so there are no surprises.
Do you help with choosing colours?
We can talk you through what works in different rooms and light, and we'll tell you honestly if a colour is likely to need extra coats. The final choice is always yours.
My house is old. Could the paint have lead in it?
Houses built before 1980 may have lead-based paint. If yours is that age, we'll talk to you about testing before we sand anything, and we'll use dust-safe methods if lead is found.
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Weatherboards, plaster cladding, eaves and joinery, prepped for Auckland's weather.
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GIB Stopping & Plastering
New GIB stopped smooth and flat for builds, renovations and extensions.
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Plaster Repairs & Skim Coating
Holes, cracks, water damage and rough walls fixed and made smooth again.
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Get a quote for interior painting
Tell us what needs doing. We'll come and look, then give you a written, itemised quote.