New Build Painting Melbourne

Painting a newly constructed home is different from repainting an existing property. New plasterboard has never been sealed or coated, which means it absorbs paint unevenly unless properly primed first. The standard process for new plasterboard is one coat of dedicated plasterboard sealer — such as Dulux Prepcoat Sealer Undercoat — followed by two full topcoats. Skipping the sealer or using a cheap product results in flashing — visible differences in sheen and colour between the plasterboard joints and the face of the sheets.

We work with builders and owner-builders across Melbourne to deliver new build painting that meets or exceeds the expected standard of finish. Our team schedules painting in stages to align with the construction program — typically priming and first coat after plastering, then final coats after all joinery and fixtures are installed. This staged approach prevents damage to finished paintwork from other trades and ensures the final result is defect-free at handover.