Strata painting is the repainting and maintenance of common property in a body corporate, such as external walls, balconies, stairwells and car parks. It’s a project that involves owners, a committee, a budget and a lot of planning, so it goes better with a roadmap. This guide is that roadmap, with links to our detailed articles on each stage.
1. Understand what’s yours to paint
The body corporate is responsible for common property, and owners look after what’s inside their lot. If you’re not sure where the line falls, start with our introduction to what body corporate painting is.
2. Learn the rules
In Queensland, schemes operate under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, which sets out how decisions are made and how maintenance is funded. Our BCCM Act guide for strata managers and committee chairs explains what applies.
3. Plan the timing and the money
Major repainting is normally funded from the sinking fund, and planning well ahead avoids surprise levies. Read planning a body corporate repaint for timing and approvals, and our guide to strata painting maintenance for a longer-term plan.
4. Inspect and write a scope
A condition check of the whole building gives you a written scope of works. That scope lets you get quotes for the same job, so they can be compared fairly. If moisture is involved, deal with the source first, and our post on water damage, mould and efflorescence explains how.
5. Choose your painter carefully
Ask for a current QBCC licence, insurance, a safe work method statement and evidence of strata experience. Our article on the paperwork a commercial painter should show you lists what to request, and our guide to what to ask before signing a quote covers the rest.
6. Pick the right access method
Multi-storey buildings need safe access to every elevation. Scaffold, elevated platforms and rope access all have a role, and our guide to rope access and abseil painting explains when rope access is the better fit.
7. Understand the process
From preparation through to handover, a strata repaint follows a clear sequence. Our article on what painting an apartment building entails walks through it, and our unit complex painting guide covers owner and manager responsibilities.
8. Keep residents informed
Notices, agreed working hours and a single point of contact keep the job running smoothly. Our piece on painting an occupied building explains how staging works in practice.
A plan makes it easier for everyone
Strata painting goes wrong when it’s rushed or reactive. See our strata and body corporate painting and unit complex painting services, then request a quote or call 1300 733 447.
McAuliffe Painting. Eagle Farm, Brisbane QLD 4009. QBCC Lic 1180874.
