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What is Body Corporate Painting?

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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 approvals, budgets and a lot of communication that a private repaint doesn’t need.

What counts as common property

Common property is the part of the scheme that isn’t inside a lot. Depending on the scheme, that usually includes external walls, roofs, shared corridors and stairwells, car parks, fences and gardens. What’s inside each unit is generally the owner’s responsibility. A scheme’s plans and by-laws set out exactly where the line falls.

Who makes the decisions

The committee usually leads, often with a strata manager, and larger spending needs owner approval at a general meeting. In Queensland, the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 sets the framework. Our BCCM Act guide for strata managers explains the rules in more detail.

How it’s paid for

Major repainting is usually funded from the sinking fund, which owners contribute to over time. Planning ahead avoids surprise levies. We cover this in planning a body corporate repaint.

What makes strata painting different

  • People live in the building, so work is staged around residents
  • Colours and finishes need committee approval
  • Access to tall or awkward elevations may call for rope access
  • Quotes have to be easy for a committee to compare
  • Communication with owners and tenants is part of the job

What a repaint usually covers

Most jobs include cleaning, repairs, preparation and repainting of external walls, balconies, balustrades, stairwells and other shared areas. Our article on what painting an apartment building entails walks through the process, and our strata painting maintenance guide shows how to plan it.

Getting started

Begin with a condition check and a written scope. That gives the committee something solid to get quotes against. See our strata and body corporate painting page or request a quote.

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Shane McAuliffe

Shane McAuliffe, founder of McAuliffe Painting, brings over 30 years of expertise to Brisbane’s premier painting company. Specializing in residential, commercial, and rope access projects, Shane’s commitment to quality and eco-friendly solutions has earned industry accolades, including Dulux accreditation.

Known for precision and professionalism, he transforms spaces with tailored, high-quality finishes.

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