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Painters Link is a reliable, licensed and insured painting company that manages strata painting projects across Sydney.
Top-Rated Strata Painting Services in Sydney
Imagining a well-maintained strata property isn't just about how good it looks, it's also about keeping the value of your asset intact, making sure everyone stays safe, and lifting the mood of the people who call it home. Whether you're managing an apartment building in the heart of Sydney or a townhouse estate in the suburbs, getting professional help with the painting takes on a whole new level of importance.
At Painters Link, well known for our top-notch strata painting services right across Sydney, we team up with property managers and building corporations to deliver a level of service that genuinely works for everyone. Our painters are seasoned pros, fully insured and always looking for ways to balance style with practicality and make sure you can rest easy knowing your place is protected for the long haul.
Strata Body Corporate Painting Services
We've got a lot of experience helping strata body corporations and owner's corporations across Sydney to handle painting projects with as little fuss as possible. We know it can be a right pain to keep on top of shared properties, from deciding on the right colours to making sure everyone's following the rules - and then there's the budget approvals and scheduling to sort out. But don't worry, we're on your side.
When we come in to help with strata body corporate painting we work hand in hand with the strata committee and the building managers to get the whole thing done with as much care and attention as a project like this needs. Whether you're dealing with a block of townhouses or a high rise apartment complex we aim to make the whole thing as smooth as possible, from start to finish, and make sure it all complies with everything it needs to, from health and safety to local regulations.
Strata Painting Contractor & Strata Painters
There's a whole different class of painter out there, a strata painting contractor is a licensed professional with the know-how to tackle painting projects for strata-titled properties like apartment buildings, units blocks, townhouse complexes and mixed-use developments.
Standard residential painters just don't have the same level of expertise. Strata painters are the ones who've learned to work closely with strata committees, body corporates and property managers to get the job done - safely, and in compliance with all the necessary regulations.
A professional painter dealing with strata work is equipped to handle all sorts of complex projects that involve things like:
- Dealing with lots of different owners and tenants who all need to be consulted on access times and other requirements.
- Painting all the common areas - you know, like stairwells, corridors, lobbies, car parks and basements.
- Access to high-rise and multi-storey buildings using all the proper safety gear and abseiling equipment.
- Making sure everything is up to scratch with NSW building regulations and body corporate maintenance standards
- Preparing surfaces to withstand the weather, UV exposure and moisture, all that sort of thing
At Painters Link, we go way beyond just slapping some paint on. We meticulously plan, manage, and carefully see every strata project through from start to finish. We choose top-grade coatings and paint systems that can take Sydney's climate in their stride, and we make sure to keep everything running as smoothly as possible for residents and businesses while still giving the property a long-term boost.
Whether your building needs a full-scale repaint, some routine maintenance, or a fresh new colour scheme, Painters Link's strata painting specialists will give you a job that looks great for years to come.
Strata painting job quote
Your property deserves the best. Use Painters Link to get free quotes for strata painting service and complete your painting job with confidence.
Let our professional strata painting contractors give you a no-obligation quote. It’s 100% free and customised for your location.
Types of Strata Painting Services
Strata painting covers a wide range of areas across the property. The services we provide include:
Exterior Strata Painting
We handle external walls, balconies, gutters, and fascia painting with weatherproof coatings.
Common Area Painting
This includes stairwells, corridors, lobbies, garages, basements, and shared laundry rooms.
Internal Unit Door Frames and Ceilings
Strata responsibilities sometimes include entry door touch-ups or hallway ceilings, our team handles them all.
Line Marking & Safety Painting
Perfect for underground car parks, walkways, and safety stripes in shared zones.
Anti-Mould & Waterproof Paint Applications
We use moisture-resistant paints to prevent peeling and maintain the quality of internal walls.
Other Strata Painting Services:
We offer complete end-to-end services for your building's needs:
- High-rise painting access with swing stages and boom lifts.
- Pressure washing of all paintable surfaces
- Surface preparation including filling, sanding, and priming.
- Colour consultation & design advice.
- Final walkthrough with body corporate representatives
- Warranty on workmanship and paint durability from 8 years
Special Coating for Strata Buildings:
- Epoxy floor painting
- Fire rated painting on safety doors
- Concrete cancer repair
- Heritage building remedial and painting
All our strata painting services follow strict quality standards and can be tailored to meet your specific property guidelines.
Strata Rejuvenation Painting Services
Strata painting in Sydney has always been about giving old apartment buildings, townhouses and unit complexes a bit of a facelift , and making them look like a million bucks. We specialise in rejuvenating older complexes with a fresh new look that'll keep on looking great for years to come.
Down here in Sydney, the sun can be unforgiving, the sea air is corrosive and the weather does its best to cause all sorts of damage. But through our expert strata painters on the job, we can completely turn the appearance of your complex with modern paints that not only look fantastic but are also super durable and resistant to all sorts of weathers.
Would you'd like to give your complex a brand new look? A full exterior repaint, or just a quick refresh of the common areas and hallways will have your residents and visitors feeling proud to call your place home. And the best part is, it really is a sound investment, with strata rejuvenation painting boosting the value of your property as soon as the last brushstroke goes on.
Why Choose Our Strata Rejuvenation Painting Services?
Fully Insured & Compliant for Strata Managed Projects
When doing strata painting, you cant really get around having the right insurance and being compliant - its just not an option - its a must. At Painters Link we take care of it all for you, making sure every project is properly covered and ticks all the boxes for Australian regulations.
Public Liability Insurance
Our business is fully covered by comprehensive Public and Products Liability insurance - this means your property and all the other people involved in the project are well protected.
The Liability limit is set at $20,000,000 - a massive amount of protection.
We cover both Public Liability and products liability as standard. This gives strata managers, building owners and commercial clients the peace of mind they need on every single project that we do.
Workers Compensation Insurance
All our team members are fully covered under workers compensation insurance - which is just the law here in NSW - but it also means that if anything were to happen during the project, we've all got good protection in place.
Our workers comp insurance is with icare Workers Insurance - and this is a big weight off the minds of clients
Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF)
Best Paint Brands for Strata Projects in Australia
Our strata painting contractors always specify the right product for each surface, concrete, brick, rendered walls, timber, or metal.
We recommend and work with the top-rated paint brands in the Australian market:
Dulux
Known for its durability and wide colour range. Dulux Weathershield is ideal for strata exteriors.
Wattyl
Wattyl Solagard and ID Advanced lines offer excellent performance in humid or coastal conditions.
Taubmans
With Nanoguard technology, Taubmans Endure is popular for high-traffic areas in common rooms.
High-Performance Paints for High-Quality Finishes
To deliver finishes that'll really last the distance, we hook up with the top paint and coating suppliers in the business - the ones that have a solid reputation in the industry. Every product we pick is backed by a history of getting the job done, strung tight with high standards for quality and cutting-edge formulations that take into account our Aussie climate - so we can confidently put our name behind our work, and back it up with a warranty that means something.
These big name brands are well known for delivering the goods, especially when it comes to durability, keeping the colour consistent, looking out for the environment and keeping their workers safe, and just generally delivering the performance you'd expect, whether you're talking residential, commercial, industrial or heritage projects. By sticking to the top-shelf stuff, we get a superior finish, better protection for the surface, less chance of the weather or wear and tear getting the better of it, and a finish that just looks that much better on every single project.
Eco-Friendly Solutions For Your Strata Painting Project
With environmental concerns on everyone's mind, we've got eco-friendly strata painting solutions that marry up performance with doing what's best for your residents' health. Our approach to being green includes:
- Using Low-VOC and zero-VOC paints to stop indoor air pollution in its tracks
- Moving to water-based coatings which are safer to use and dry faster - a real win for everyone
- Repurposing recyclable plastic paint tubs and brushes - every little bit counts
- Developing mould-resistant paints that help reduce the need for harsh chemicals to clean - a win for everyone's health
By opting for paint systems that are kind to the planet, strata managers can give residents a healthier living space that's sure to make the building more attractive to renters and buyers looking to call it home.
Why Color Matters in Your Strata Painting Project
Colour is about so much more than just how a place looks, it can actually make a huge difference to how people feel about living in their building. Choose the right colours and you can actually see an improvement in how comfortable people feel, how they perceive the space around them, and their overall satisfaction with where they live.
- Lighter shades like soft greys, off-whites, and warm creams do a great job of bouncing light around, which can be a real game-changer for smaller or darker areas that might otherwise feel claustrophobic.
- Earthy tones are pretty much timeless and they look great in lots of suburban strata buildings - they fit in really well with the brickwork and gardens and surrounding houses.
- A bit of bold trim or accent can make a real difference too. It can add some much-needed contrast, draw attention to the architectural details and give older buildings a bit of a lift without breaking the bank or doing a full-on redesign.
And if you look at the research - a clean, well-maintained and thoughtfully painted space can give people a real boost and cut down on all the hassle that comes with dealing with complaints and maintenance requests. When your strata committee chooses colours that are really calming and uplifting, like sage green or soft sky blue for shared areas like stairwells and corridors, you often get a lot less complaints, a lot fewer maintenance requests and heaps of positive feedback from residents.
Why Choose Our Professional Strata Painting Services?
When it comes to maintaining a strata building, painting isn't just a facelift, it's a form of protection. Here's why Painters Link is trusted as one of the best strata painting companies in Australia:
Experienced in Multi-Unit Projects
We've been working 23 years with properties of all sizes, from 3-storey complexes to high-rise towers.
Local Experts
Whether you're in Sydney CBD, Mascot, or Penrith, we have 23 years experienced professionals who understand the building codes.
Flexible Scheduling
We coordinate with strata committees to minimise disruption.
Eco-Friendly Paint Solutions
We use low-VOC, pet-friendly, and non-toxic paints for a healthier environment.
Warranty certificate
We proudly warranty our painting services 8- to 10-years to ensure stockholders regarding the quality.
Our Strata Painting Process - Step by Step
Every job starts with a proper walk-through. One of our strata painting specialists comes out to the building. We check the conditions of the walls, doors, soffits, railings, balustrades, car parks, and common areas.
We look for things like:
- Cracks
- Flaking paint
- UV damage
- Moisture issues
- Rust spots on metal
- Dampness in stairwells
You get a clear condition report. No guessing. No surprises later.
Once we know what the building needs, we write a full scope. Every surface is listed. Every product is specified.
We always follow Dulux, AS/NZS 2311, and long-lasting paint systems suited for Sydney weather.
For example:
- Dulux Weathershield for exteriors
- Dulux Wash&Wear for internal common areas
- Dulux Metalshield for handrails
- Dulux Precision undercoats for problem surfaces
This document is shared with the strata manager or body corporate so everyone knows exactly what's included.
Most strata committees want colours that last and won't date quickly. We help with that. We provide:
- Dulux colour samples
- Digital previews (when needed)
- Test patches onsite
Sometimes a small colour change can really lift the whole place. I once helped a committee in Parramatta shift from an old beige tone to a soft warm grey. When we finished the job, residents told us the building looked at least ten years younger.
Strata work affects lots of people. So we always plan communication ahead of time. We share:
- Notice posters for lobbies
- Email updates for managers
- Work schedule per area
- Safety instructions where needed
Residents know what is happening and when. This is what keeps noise complaints and interruptions to a minimum.
Safety is a big part of strata work. Depending on the building, we organise:
- Scaffolding
- Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs)
- Rope access (for high-rise)
- Barricades and signage
Everything follows WHS requirements. We use licensed operators only. This is one of the reasons people choose our professional painting services over cheaper options. We don’t cut corners on safety.
Prep work is the backbone of a good strata painting job. We handle:
- Pressure washing
- Scraping loose paint
- Patch repairs
- Minor rendering
- Filling cracks
- Rust treatment
- Sanding timber
- Sealing water-damaged areas
This is the longest part of the job. But it's also the most important. When you skip prep, paint fails quickly. And strata managers end up doing the job again sooner than they should.
Different surfaces need different primers. For example:
- Dulux 1-Step Prep for internal walls
- Dulux Maxiplus or Precision sealer for damaged areas
- Dulux Metalshield primers for steel
- Dulux Acratex for masonry
This step makes sure the top coats bond properly and last.
We use professional spraying and brushing techniques depending on the area. Common top coats include:
- Dulux Weathershield
- Dulux Wash&Wear
- Dulux Acratex texture coating
- Dulux Metalshield epoxy enamel
We apply two coats as standard. For high-traffic areas like stairwells and car parks, we may recommend tougher systems.
When the painting is finished, we walk the whole site with the strata manager or committee. We check:
- Straight lines
- Even coverage
- Touch-ups
- Completed repairs
- Correct colour application
Nothing is signed off until everyone is happy.
We provide a written warranty using Dulux-approved paint systems. We also offer a maintenance plan for buildings that want to keep surfaces in good shape. This includes:
- Annual condition checks
- Minor touch-ups
- Moisture or rust monitoring
This is where Painters Link stands out. Many painters finish the job and disappear. We stay with the building for years, helping strata managers plan long-term maintenance.
Strata painting job quote
Your property deserves the best. Use Painters Link to get free quotes for strata painting service and complete your painting job with confidence.
Let our professional strata painting contractors give you a no-obligation quote. It’s 100% free and customised for your location.
Painters Link Group Accreditation
We're proud to say that Painters Link has just nailed it & achieved ISO 9001 (Quality Management) , ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) certifications . These don't just look good on the CV, they reflect our genuine passion for continually raising our game when it comes to doing the right thing by our staff, our planet and our clients in every aspect of our business.
On top of that, Painters Link has recently got its name on the NSW Government Procurement Portal, which has opened up a whole new world of collaboration opportunities for us on both public and private projects across New South Wales. Not only that but we're also officially a Dulux Accredited painting contractor, which means we abide by the high standards they set for workmanship, safety & reliability on every single commercial project we take on.
Painters Link runs on a powerful combination of human expertise & AI systems to keep things ticking over smoothly & get the job done right first time.
As members of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) we're keen supporters of all things eco-friendly and low-carbon building, we love being part of a community that's passionate about creating a better built environment for everyone.
Strata Painting Service Cost
The cost of hiring a strata painter can vary like crazy - all dependent on a few key factors, including:
- The size of the property - is it a small 2 storey building or a high-rise that goes on forever?
- Number of units - do we have a handful or hundreds of apartments?
- What exactly do we want done (just the outside, or interior areas too?)?
- How easy is it to get to all the areas we need to paint - are we talking a tame climb up a ladder or a serious operation with scaffolding?
- What paint and products do we want to use - the cheap stuff, or go for the top of the line?
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Do we need to do any repairs or deal with any water damage along the way?
On average, painting a mid-sized strata building in Sydney can cost anything between $20,000 to $40,000, depending on how big the project is.
But before you even think about getting a quote, we reckon it's always a good idea to get a few different painters in to give you a price and to get a clear, detailed idea of what exactly they will be doing, better to know what you're getting before you even start, right?
Case Study 1: Refreshing a 24-Unit Apartment Block in Parramatta, Sydney
We had a job a while back where a 24 unit apartment building in Parramatta was in dire need of a paint job after more than 10 years without one. The old paint had faded to almost nothing and some areas had started to show signs of serious water damage after a few big rainstorms.
We worked closely with the strata committee to come up with some modern colours that the owners and tenants alike would love. We staged the job so that residents could still get to the car parks and common areas without having to bail through the construction zone.
The end result? A complete outside refresh that not only made the place look heaps better, but also meant the building wasn't going to get wrecked by any more heavy rain. The strata committee reckoned the property values went up big time, and it was no surprise that 2 apartments sold quickly after the job was done.
Case Study 2: Townhouse Complex in Ryde - Improving Durability and Safety in strata-managed building
A strata manager of a 16-townhouse complex in Ryde got in touch with us after they started noticing paint was peeling and cracking all over the place, mainly around windows and doors. The strata manager wanted something that would last because the maintenance bill was getting out of hand from all the touch-ups.
We recommended a high quality, low-maintenance exterior coating system and before we started painting, we got in there and fixed up the minor rendering cracks so the new paint job would last for years to come.
We got the job done in 3 weeks, which was a pretty tight deadline considering it had to be done in stages to work around school drop-offs, pick-ups and weekend traffic. The residents loved that we were considerate of their schedules and now the complex looks heaps better and the strata have reported fewer maintenance complaints, which is a big win.
Case Study 3 : Sydney CBD High Rise Strata Painting Project
We were called in to give a complete strata paint job to this high-rise building in the heart of Sydney's CBD - that meant not just painting the outside but also doing up the internal common areas - the corridors, hallways and foyer spaces. But the main challenge was how to get the job done without causing too much hassle for the hundreds of residents who live here.
To tackle the exterior painting, we used rope access and some special elevated platforms - this let us do the job safely and quickly with hardly any disruption to the residents or people walking by. On the inside, we did the common area painting one floor at a time, coordinating our schedules really closely with the people in charge of the building.
We had to keep a tight lid on noise, access and safety, so the residents could still do all the normal stuff without too much trouble. We kept the strata committee and the building manager in the loop at all times during the project.
The new colour scheme we picked made the building look brand new and really modern as soon as we were done - it really stands out from the other high-rise places in the Sydney CBD. And since we finished the job, we've had heaps of good feedback from the residents and visitors - it's even started to help attract potential new tenants , showing just how much a quality strata painting job can boost both the place where people live and the value of the building in the long run.
FAQs about Strata Painting
Well, it depends on a few things - how big the building is, how many floors it's got, how easy it is to get to and just what work needs doing:
- Small 2-3 storey strata buildings: it'll probably be done in a fortnight
- Medium apartment blocks: give us 2-3 weeks
- High-rise strata buildings: it's going to take us 3-5 weeks or even longer, you'll get a better idea of the timeline when we do an on-site inspection.
Not usually. If the building is just getting a fresh coat with the same old colour scheme you don't need council approval. But here are the exceptions:
- You want to change the colour scheme
- The building is heritage-listed
- There's some sort of local council or planning overlay at play
The owners corporation will likely need to rubber stamp any colour changes
In Sydney, the painting cost for a strata building can range anywhere from $15,000 to upwards of $100,000, depending on all sorts of factors:
- How many units you're dealing with
- The size and building height
- What sort of surface prep is needed
- What paint quality and paint system you're working with
- Access forms(scaffolding, boom lifts, rope access)
- Safety and compliance requirements
Each building is different so it makes sense to get an on-site inspector out to give you a more accurate quote.
Yes - reputable strata painters in Sydney generally will provide you with:
- 5-10 year warranties on the paint itself (ie what the manufacturer covers)
- and 5 years on the work that's actually done (how they do the job and the quality of it) - that time frame can vary depending on the size of the job and the specific site conditions
but whatever the warranty is, it should all be spelled out in the contract before the painting even starts.
Lots of strata painting companies will offer colour consultation services. When it comes down to it, committees tend to go with colours that fit with:
- The building's age and architectural style
- What the surrounding properties and streetscape look like
- Any council or heritage guidelines at play
- Local colour trends in Sydney
Even colour psychology can play a part (like using calm tones for hallways and warm colours for foyers)
Strata painting job proposal
Your property deserves the best. Use Painters Link to get free proposal for strata painting service and complete your painting job with confidence.
Let our professional strata painting project manager give you a no-obligation quote. It’s 100% free and customised for your location.
