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Painting in Hunters Hill starts with working out what you’re dealing with. Many homes here are well over a century old, with sandstone walls, original timber joinery and paint layers built up over decades, and much of the suburb sits under heritage controls. That affects what should be painted, what should be left alone, and which colours will suit both the house and council.
Before any colour change on a heritage-listed home or one in a conservation area, check with Hunter’s Hill Council. We can prepare a period-appropriate colour scheme as part of the free colour consultation, and we prepare and paint original joinery, verandahs and decorative timber by hand.
Sandstone that has never been painted should generally stay unpainted. Paint traps moisture in the stone, which can speed up decay, and it is very hard to remove later without damage. Where masonry has already been painted, we’ll recommend a coating suited to it rather than a standard acrylic.
Homes of this age almost always have older paint layers that may contain lead. We’ll discuss testing and safe preparation with you before any sanding or scraping, and keep the work area contained.
It depends on the property and the change. Colour or material changes on heritage items or in conservation areas may need approval. Check with Hunter’s Hill Council before committing to a new scheme. We’re happy to help you prepare the colour details.
We usually advise against painting sandstone that has never been painted. If it’s already painted, we’ll recommend a suitable coating and preparation method.
We treat older paint as potentially containing lead until it’s tested, discuss the approach with you first, and contain the work area during preparation.
North Shore | Chatswood | Mosman
Woolwich, Huntleys Point, Gladesville, Lane Cove
