Painters in Wanniassa, ACT
Wanniassa is an established Tuggeranong suburb of late-1970s and 1980s family homes. Typical work for homes like these is interior updates and exterior timber repaints.
- Updating late-70s and 80s interiors
- Stained timber and lining-board conversions
- Eaves, fascias and pergolas
Late-1970s and 1980s homes
Wanniassa, ACT was developed from the late 1970s in the northern part of Tuggeranong. Its homes are mostly detached brick and brick-veneer houses, with some townhouses, built in the styles of the late 1970s and 1980s.
Homes from this period often have features that date them: dark-stained timber, feature brick, raked ceilings with timber lining boards and colour schemes of their time. Repainting is a cost-effective way to update them.
Updating dated features
Painting stained timber or lining boards changes a room dramatically, but it takes more preparation than painting a plaster wall. We clean, sand and apply a stain-blocking primer before the topcoats, so the timber’s tannins don’t bleed through. On raked ceilings we bring the access equipment to work safely at height.
Outside the house
Exterior timber on homes of this age, including eaves, fascias, window frames and pergolas, has usually been through several cycles of Canberra summers and winters. We prepare it thoroughly before repainting so the new coat lasts.
Before work starts
Fibre-cement sheeting installed before the 2003 asbestos ban may contain asbestos. We leave suspect material undisturbed and recommend testing if it needs work. More on painting in Tuggeranong.
Painting services in Wanniassa
The services most relevant to Wanniassa homes, with links to more detail on each.
- Interior PaintingUpdating late-70s and 80s interiorsLearn more
- Repairs & PreparationStained timber and lining-board conversionsLearn more
- Exterior PaintingEaves, fascias and pergolasLearn more
Also available: decorative finishes and strata & commercial.
How we quote in Wanniassa
Every quote for a Wanniassa 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.
Wanniassa painting FAQs
Can you paint timber lining boards on our raked ceiling?
Yes. They need cleaning, sanding and a stain-blocking primer, and we bring the right access equipment for high ceilings.
Will painting our feature brick wall look good?
It can, but painting brick is hard to reverse. We can talk through options, including leaving it and updating the surrounding colours instead.
Do you work across Tuggeranong?
Yes, including Kambah, Wanniassa and the rest of the district.
Nearby suburbs we also paint
Wanniassa is part of Tuggeranong. Tuggeranong is Canberra’s large southern district, built mostly from the 1970s to the 1990s. Many of its family homes are ready for their first full repaint in years. See all the Canberra areas we paint, or read our guide to painting costs in Canberra.
Planning a paint job in Wanniassa?
Tell us about the job and we’ll arrange a free look and written quote.