Painters in Deakin, ACT
Deakin is a largely residential suburb of solid, established brick homes. On most of these houses, the timber and the interior are what need painting.
- Eaves, fascias, barge boards and window frames
- Full interior updates for postwar homes
- Cracked ceilings, cornices and old enamel trims
Brick homes with painted timber
Deakin, ACT was mostly built up in the decades after the Second World War, and much of its housing is brick on established blocks, with local shops serving the suburb. Brick walls rarely need paint, but the timber eaves, fascias, barge boards and window frames on these homes do, and they are what keeps water out of the roof space and wall cavities.
When that timber is left too long, the paint splits along the grain, water gets in and the wood starts to break down. Catching it early is usually cheaper than replacing boards.
Updating the inside
Interiors of postwar homes often still have original enamel on doors and trims, ceilings with fine cracks, and colours chosen decades ago. A full interior repaint usually means repairing cracks, sanding and priming old enamel so new water-based paint adheres, and choosing a fresh, consistent white for ceilings and trims.
A note on mid-century homes
Paint on homes built before 1970 may contain lead (and some later paint can too), so we recommend testing and use wet, low-dust preparation. More on painting in Inner South Canberra.
Getting a quote: what happens
Every quote for a Deakin property is free, itemised and based on an on-site look at the surfaces, not a guess.
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Tell us about the job
Call, or send the quote form with a few details and photos if you have them.
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We take a look
We inspect the surfaces in person, check access and talk through colours and finishes.
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Itemised quote
You get a written quote that sets out preparation, coats and what is included.
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Book a start date
We agree timing around the weather and your plans, and keep you posted as the job runs.
Common questions
Do you paint just the eaves and fascias?
Yes. On brick homes that’s often the main exterior job, and it protects the timber from water damage.
Is our original brick worth painting?
Painting face brick is a big change and hard to reverse, and painted brick needs repainting over time. Leaving the brick and refreshing the timber is often the better option. We can talk through both options.
Services for Deakin properties
The services most relevant to Deakin homes, with links to more detail on each.
- Exterior PaintingEaves, fascias, barge boards and window framesLearn more
- Interior PaintingFull interior updates for postwar homesLearn more
- Repairs & PreparationCracked ceilings, cornices and old enamel trimsLearn more
Also available: decorative finishes and strata & commercial.
More of Inner South Canberra and nearby
Deakin is part of Inner South Canberra. Some of Canberra’s oldest homes sit beside new apartments in the Inner South. We paint both, with the extra care older timber, plaster and paint layers need. See all the Canberra areas we paint, or read our guide to painting costs in Canberra.
Planning a paint job in Deakin?
Free quotes based on an on-site inspection, not a guess.