Weatherboards
Scraping, sanding, spot priming and coating tailored to timber condition.
Character deserves care
Weatherboard, villa and bungalow repaints
Detailed preparation for weatherboards, timber windows and the architectural trim that gives older homes their identity.
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- Master Painters
- STO accredited
- Timbabuild certified
- Fully insured
What good work starts with
Preparation you can trust.
Older Wellington homes often combine many timber details with generations of previous coatings. We take time to identify loose paint, open joints, failed sealant and timber decay before building the new paint system.
Careful sequencing protects original character while giving exposed timber the preparation and coating thickness it needs.
Local team
Johnsonville based and working across the wider Wellington region.
Clear scope
Preparation, products and finish coats set out before work begins.
What this service covers
A complete, considered scope.
Timber windows
Detailed work around sashes, frames and sills.
Decorative trim
Fascias, fretwork, brackets and contrasting architectural details.
Targeted repairs
Practical treatment of failed joints and local timber defects before coating.
How we work
No shortcuts beneath the finish.
- 01
Read the building
We inspect previous coatings, timber condition and the details that need special handling.
- 02
Prepare in sections
Loose coatings and defects are addressed without leaving exposed timber unprotected.
- 03
Build the finish
Primers and topcoats are applied carefully across boards, edges and detailed trim.
Real Wellington work
Care you can see.
Completed project
Finish detailOften, only unstable coating needs removal, followed by feather sanding and spot priming. The right approach depends on adhesion and the number and condition of existing layers.
We can include suitable local repairs and will flag damage that needs a builder or larger replacement work.
Older homes may contain lead-based coatings. We assess the risk and use appropriate containment, dust control and disposal practices for the work involved.
Before you decide
Every quote for character home repaints starts with a look at the actual surfaces, because preparation is what the finish depends on. You can see recent Wellington projects, read feedback from homeowners we have worked with, or check the questions we are asked most often about scope, timing and paint systems.
Refresh Painters is a Johnsonville-based team working across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. If you would like to know who would turn up at your place, meet the painters, or browse the full range of painting and repair services before you request a quote. Our practical guides and recent articles cover preparation, timing and paint choices in more detail.
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Clear scope. Careful finish.