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Before a commercial painter starts work, they should be able to show you a current QBCC licence, proof of insurance, a safe work method statement for the job and evidence of how they manage safety on site. If they can't produce those quickly, that tells you something....

Commercial floor and deck recoating protects concrete, cuts dust, improves safety and brightens up tired areas like car parks, loading docks, warehouse floors and balconies. The coating matters, but the preparation matters more. Concrete is ground or blasted, checked...

Paint hides water damage for a few weeks, then the problem comes back. Before any commercial repaint, find and fix the moisture source, treat mould and efflorescence properly and let the surfaces dry. Here's what that looks like on a Brisbane building. Signs to look...

Painting a hospital, medical centre or aged care facility comes down to three things: low-odour coatings, tight dust and infection control, and a program that never puts patients or residents at risk. The paint is the easy part. The planning and compliance is where...

Warehouses and tilt-panel buildings are painted differently from offices. Concrete needs proper preparation, the right primer and a coating that suits Brisbane's sun and humidity. The walls are tall and the area is big, so access and staging shape the program as much...

Re-leasing painting is the repaint that gets a commercial tenancy ready for the next tenant. It covers patching, preparation and repainting of walls, ceilings, doors and trims so the space presents well at inspections. Timing matters, because every empty week is a...

Yes, most commercial buildings can be painted while the business keeps trading. It takes a staged program, agreed working hours and clear communication with staff and tenants. Here's how that works for offices, retail and mixed-use buildings in Brisbane. Why staging...

The outside of your building is the first thing a customer, a tenant or an investor sees. Faded, peeling, streaked with mould, and it tells them the business inside might be run the same way. Fair or not, that's how people read it. A sharp exterior does the opposite....

A tired office does quiet damage. Scuffed walls near the door handles, ceilings going a bit yellow, that one meeting room that's been due for a paint since before half the team started. Nobody complains out loud. But clients clock it, and so do staff. Repainting isn't...

Getting three quotes for a commercial painting job is good practice. But most business owners and property managers in Brisbane don't know what they're actually comparing when those quotes land in their inbox. They look at the total number, pick the middle one, and...

If you sit on a body corporate committee in Brisbane, or you manage strata schemes professionally, painting decisions come up regularly and they're rarely straightforward. There's the committee to satisfy, lot owners with strong opinions, residents who need to be kept...

Organising a body corporate repaint is one of those jobs that sounds straightforward until you're actually in the middle of it. You've got a committee to satisfy, lot owners with opinions, residents who need to be kept in the loop, a sinking fund to draw from, and a...

Industrial painting protects buildings, structures and equipment from corrosion, wear, moisture and chemical exposure, and it has to be done without stopping operations any longer than necessary. For facility managers and warehouse owners in Brisbane, good results...

December can be a smart time for commercial painting in Brisbane. Many businesses slow down, staff take leave and buildings quieten, so interior work is easier to schedule with less disruption. It isn't right for every business, but if you plan early, the end of the...

As the proud owner of a commercial property in Brisbane, you understand that a fresh coat of paint can elevate your space, enhance its appeal, and even boost its value. Whether you’re sprucing up a vibrant Queen Street office, revitalizing a Fortitude Valley retail...

McAuliffe Painting is a Brisbane-based painting company specialising in commercial, rope access and strata work. We've been painting Brisbane buildings for over 30 years, and we're QBCC licensed (15183972), fully insured, IRATA certified for rope access and CM3 safety...

Spraying is faster on large, open surfaces and gives a smooth finish, but it needs a lot of masking and skill. Rolling is slower but more controlled and needs less set-up. On most jobs, professionals use both: spray for the big areas and rollers and brushes for detail...

There's no single best colour for a commercial building. The right choice depends on your brand, your neighbours, how the building is used and how it copes with Brisbane's sun. What works almost everywhere is a considered palette of durable colours that suit the...

Choose a commercial painter the way you'd choose any contractor who'll work in your building: on proof, not promises. Look for experience with buildings like yours, a current licence and insurance, a clear written scope and a team that plans around how your business...

Preparing gutters for painting means cleaning out debris, washing the surface, removing loose paint and rust, repairing damage and priming bare metal. It's the least glamorous part of the job and the part that decides how long the paint lasts. Skip it and the new coat...

Yes, you can paint a roof. Metal, concrete tile and terracotta roofs can all be repainted with the right preparation and a coating made for roofs. It can restore a faded roof, protect it from the weather and change how it looks. But roof work is high-risk, and the...

Body corporate painting is the repainting and maintenance of common property in a strata scheme, such as external walls, balconies, stairwells, car parks and shared areas. It's organised and paid for by the body corporate on behalf of all owners, so it comes with...

A professional painter in Queensland should carry public liability insurance and workers' compensation cover, and may need contract works insurance on bigger jobs. Ask to see certificates of currency before work starts. Here's what each type of cover does and why it...

Painting an apartment building means far more than applying paint. It involves inspections, approvals, careful preparation, safe access to every elevation and a program that works around residents who live in the building. Here's what the process usually involves from...

Abseiling (rope access) suits tall buildings, tight sites and shorter or spread-out jobs. Scaffolding suits long, intensive jobs on lower buildings where workers need a stable platform for weeks. Neither is always better. The right choice depends on your building,...

The best interior colours for an office are the ones that suit the work people do there. Light, neutral bases keep a space bright and flexible, and well-chosen accents add personality without tiring anyone out. Colour won't fix a badly planned office, but it can make...

The image of paint peeling from the walls or flaking off the ceiling can be a person's worst nightmare. Not only does it look horrendous, but fixing it is a drama in itself. Paint flaking and wrinkling is a common occurrence with any residential or commercial...

Short on time? These seven tips will help you pick a commercial painter in Brisbane without getting burned. For the longer version, see our guide on how to choose a commercial painter. 1. Check the licence Ask for the QBCC licence number and look it up on the QBCC...