Painters in Franklin, ACT
Franklin was one of Gungahlin’s earlier suburbs, with compact homes, townhouses and apartments. Many are approaching their first full repaint.
- Render and fibre-cement facades
- Upgrading builder-grade interiors
- Townhouse and apartment complexes
Homes now due for a repaint
Franklin, ACT was developed from the late 2000s, and its housing is a mix of compact detached homes, townhouses and apartment buildings, with more density near the light rail on Flemington Road. Common finishes include acrylic render, fibre-cement cladding and Colorbond, often in colour schemes that were popular when the homes were built.
Render and cladding
Acrylic render holds paint well, but it develops fine cracks as buildings settle, and dark render can fade under Canberra’s UV. We repair cracks with flexible filler, clean the surface and apply a coating designed for render. Fibre-cement cladding installed after the 2003 asbestos ban should be asbestos-free, and can be cleaned, sealed where needed and repainted.
Getting a quote: what happens
Every quote for a Franklin property is free, itemised and based on an on-site look at the surfaces, not a guess.
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Send photos
Photos and rough room sizes help us understand the scope before we visit.
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On-site check
We confirm surface condition, any lead or asbestos risks on older homes, and what access is needed.
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No-obligation quote
A free, itemised quote with no pressure to proceed.
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Work begins
Surfaces protected, preparation done properly, then painting and a final walk-through with you.
Interiors and common areas
Inside, the original paint in many Franklin homes was a single builder-grade coat that marks easily. Upgrading to a quality washable finish makes a big difference in hallways, kitchens and kids’ rooms. For apartment buildings and townhouse complexes, we quote for owners corporations on stairwells, corridors and exteriors.
A note on 1990s and 2000s homes
Original interior paint is often tired by now; washable finishes suit busy households. Fibre-cement installed before 2003 may contain asbestos. More on painting in Gungahlin.
Common questions
Our render has fine cracks. Is that serious?
Fine settlement cracks are common and can usually be filled and painted. Wide, growing or stepped cracks should be checked by a builder or engineer first.
Can we change the colour of our rendered home?
Yes. If you live in a townhouse complex, check whether the owners corporation has rules about exterior colours.
Do you paint apartment interiors near the light rail?
Yes, for owners, landlords and tenants with the owner’s approval.
Services for Franklin properties
The services most relevant to Franklin homes, with links to more detail on each.
- Exterior PaintingRender and fibre-cement facadesLearn more
- Interior PaintingUpgrading builder-grade interiorsLearn more
- Strata & CommercialTownhouse and apartment complexesLearn more
Also available: decorative finishes and repairs & preparation.
More of Gungahlin and nearby
Franklin is part of Gungahlin. Gungahlin is one of Canberra’s newest districts. Its homes are young, but rendered walls, fibre-cement cladding and builder-grade interiors still need repainting sooner than many owners expect. See all the Canberra areas we paint, or read our guide to painting costs in Canberra.
Planning a paint job in Franklin?
Get a free, itemised, no-obligation quote.