Why do painting quotes vary so much?

Almost always preparation. Washing, sanding, filling and priming is most of the labour and most of the variation, and a cheap quote usually means it has been left out. Ask what preparation is included, in writing.

How many coats should I get?

Two topcoats over a correctly primed surface is standard. A quote offering one coat is offering to sell you the appearance of paint rather than the protection of it.

Yes, particularly in Tasmania. Exterior paint needs the right temperature and moisture conditions, and painting outside those conditions is the most common cause of early failure.

Should they be licensed?

Painting itself is generally not licensed in Tasmania, but the business should carry public liability insurance and, if scaffolding or other building work is involved, the relevant licensing applies to that part.

Is the climate here hard on roofs and paint?

Burnie's rainfall and coastal wind take a toll on roofing, cladding and exterior coatings, and drainage gets a real workout. Maintenance schedules tend to be shorter here than in drier inland areas.

Best Painters in Burnie

1 painter across Burnie and the surrounding area, ranked — with what each business actually does, taken from their own websites.

About painters in Burnie

Burnie is an industrial north-west coastal city with a deep-water port, set on a hillside above the water. It is one of the wettest, windiest parts of the state, and the weather is a genuine part of life rather than small talk. Homes range from older inner-city stock to hillside builds, and the surrounding country is dairy and forestry, so the city and its rural hinterland are closely connected.

Burnie's rainfall and coastal wind work hard on roofing, cladding and drainage, so maintenance schedules tend to be shorter here than in drier inland areas. Many businesses cover the dairy and forestry districts around the city as well as the coastal towns, with rural travel built into the quote.

The ranking

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Painting & Handyman Service

Upper Burnie, 7320 ·

Painting & Handyman Service paints buildings in Upper Burnie.
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+61 418 596 821 Details

6 McGrath Street, Upper Burnie, 7320
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Painters in Burnie — common questions

Why do painting quotes vary so much?: Almost always preparation. Washing, sanding, filling and priming is most of the labour and most of the variation, and a cheap quote usually means it has been left out. Ask what preparation is included, in writing.
How many coats should I get?: Two topcoats over a correctly primed surface is standard. A quote offering one coat is offering to sell you the appearance of paint rather than the protection of it.
Does weather matter?: Yes, particularly in Tasmania. Exterior paint needs the right temperature and moisture conditions, and painting outside those conditions is the most common cause of early failure.
Should they be licensed?: Painting itself is generally not licensed in Tasmania, but the business should carry public liability insurance and, if scaffolding or other building work is involved, the relevant licensing applies to that part.
Is the climate here hard on roofs and paint?: Burnie's rainfall and coastal wind take a toll on roofing, cladding and exterior coatings, and drainage gets a real workout. Maintenance schedules tend to be shorter here than in drier inland areas.

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