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What We Paint

If it’s part of your home, we can paint it.

We paint interiors, exteriors, and key additions as one coordinated scope so your home looks more complete, performs better, and gets the benefit of a clearer process from start to finish.

Choosing the right Paint finish - a 60-second guide

House Paint Systems Explained

Interior walls, ceilings, trims, exterior cladding, cedar, and timber features all need systems that suit the surface, the wear level, and the environment they sit in.


Interior Wall & Ceiling Systems

For interior walls and ceilings, we use premium systems such as Resene SpaceCote and Dulux Wash & Wear, selected in the right sheen for the room and the way the space is used. These systems are designed to give a clean finish, hold colour well, and make everyday maintenance more manageable.

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Trim, Joinery & Door Systems

Doors, skirting boards, architraves, and other joinery need a harder-wearing finish than the main wall surfaces. Products like Resene Lustacryl and Dulux Aquanamel are used where more durability and a cleaner-looking detailed finish are needed on high-touch areas.

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Exterior Cladding Systems

Weatherboards, plaster, and other common North Shore claddings are matched with proven systems such as Resene Lumbersider and Dulux Weathershield so the finish not only looks good, but also performs properly over time.

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Cedar, Timber & Specialist Systems

Cedar and other exposed timbers often need a stain-based or specialist system rather than a standard paint finish. Products like Resene Woodsman are used where breathable protection and a more natural timber result are the better long-term fit.

CEDARTIMBER STAINSSPECIAL COATINGS

What we recommend for every North Shore home.

Heritage Villas

Older villas need a careful, prep-heavy approach that respects the character of the home while dealing properly with aged timber, ornate detailing, and possible lead-based coatings. For these homes, we often recommend heritage-appropriate colours, flexible systems, and a more restoration-minded process rather than a basic repaint.

Bungalows & Character Homes

Character homes and bungalows often carry multiple historic paint layers and older timber elements that need more investigation before work starts. In these homes, preparation, weatherboard care, and detailed joinery work tend to have a big impact on both the look and lifespan of the finished job.

Mid-Century Homes

Mid-century homes often involve brick veneer, plaster, or mixed cladding, and they commonly show issues like chalking paint, plaster cracking, or outdated colour schemes. These homes usually respond well to a more updated palette and a system selected around the specific materials rather than a blanket approach.

Modern & Contemporary Homes

Modern homes often have cleaner lines, larger connected interior spaces, and newer claddings like plaster, Linea, fibre cement, or composites. We usually recommend a more cohesive colour strategy across both interior and exterior surfaces so the house feels consistent rather than broken up by disconnected choices.

Townhouses, Units & Apartments

These homes often need tighter scheduling, cleaner site management, and more awareness around close boundaries or shared-property constraints. Where body corporate or property management is involved, the planning side becomes just as important as the painting itself.

Large & Executive Homes

Larger homes usually involve more detailed project management, more surface variation, and higher finish expectations across a bigger scope. These jobs benefit from stronger coordination, careful sequencing, and a clear standard of finish from beginning to end.

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Our Process

House Painting Step by Step

Refined over 17 years and thousands of completed interiors. Consistent quality, minimal disruption.

01

Free In-Home Consultation

We assess interior and exterior conditions, discuss colours, identify prep challenges, and quote within 48 hours, fully itemised, no hidden fees.

02

Colour Selection

Free colour consultation with Resene and Dulux testpots applied directly on your walls in your home's natural and artificial lighting.

03

Project Scheduling

We coordinate the schedule so preparation and drying times overlap sensibly, which helps keep the project efficient and avoids dragging the job out longer than it needs to run.

04

Surface Preparation

Washing, sanding, filling every crack and hole, treating mould, priming all surfaces. We invest 60-70% of every project on preparation.

05

Professional Application

Primer/sealer plus two topcoats at correct spreading rate. Walls rolled, trims brushed by hand, spray for large areas. Interior work is usually completed room by room, while exterior work is managed around weather and access so the project stays controlled and the finish holds up.

06

Inspection & Handover

At the end of the job, we complete a final walkthrough with you, carry out any touch-ups, remove protection and scaffolding where relevant, and leave the home tidy. You receive a completed result backed by written workmanship assurance and a record of the products used.

Pricing Guide 2026

House painting cost guide.

Estimates for typical North Shore projects, excluding GST. New builds with fresh GIB sit at the lower end ($18–$35/m²). Repaints of older homes needing heavy prep are higher ($35–$55/m²).

ServiceEst. Cost (excl GST)
Full interior: 2-bedroom unit/townhouse$5,000 - $8,000
Full interior: 3-bedroom home$8,000 - $18,000
Full interior: 4-bedroom home$15,000 - $22,000
Full exterior: single-storey weatherboard$9,000 - $15,000
Full exterior: two-storey weatherboard/villa$15,000 - $30,000
Full exterior: single-storey plaster$8,000 - $14,000
Full house (interior + exterior): 3-bed single-storey$20,000 - $32,000
Full house (interior + exterior): 4-bed two-storey$35,000 - $50,000+
Targeted refresh (key rooms + front exterior)$8,000 - $15,000
Add: Deck painting / staining$1,500 - $4,500
Add: Fence painting / staining$1,000 - $3,500
Add: Kitchen cabinet painting$3,000 - $6,000
Scaffolding (two-storey, included in quote)$1,500 - $4,000+
Our Track Record

Trusted across
the entire
North Shore.

17+

Years of professional painting experience in Auckland

1000+

Exterior projects completed across Auckland

99.2%

Customer satisfaction on NoCowboys reviews

100%

Kiwi owned, operated, and guaranteed

Customer Reviews

What North Shore Homeowners Say

★★★★★

"A big Thank You for doing such a great job of the interior painting — the colour and trims look amazing. So professional, respectful and diligent. He really went above and beyond."

Verified Client

North Shore

★★★★★

"The communication was excellent, including advice for the prep work. The price is fair. His team were exceedingly polite and incredibly hard working. My hallway looks excellent."

Kate

Auckland

★★★★★

"Lyndon was excellent. Communicated exceptionally well, professional and punctual. Respectful of our home and very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend Above Board."

Daniel

North Shore

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