Question 1

What services does Smooth Painting offer?

Accepted Answer

Interior and exterior painting, new builds, repaints, roof painting, fence painting, deck staining and oiling, garage floor epoxy, kitchen cabinet painting, plaster repair, wallpaper removal, pressure washing, colour advice, spray painting, commercial painting, strata and body corporate work, and end of lease painting.

Question 2

Where do you work?

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We are based in Hallam and service Melbourne's south-east, including Dandenong, Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Berwick, Cranbourne, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Doveton, Eumemmerring, Keysborough, Springvale and surrounding suburbs.

Question 3

How do I get a quote?

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Call 0426 179 466 or send an enquiry through the form on this site. Tell us what you need painted and where, and we will take it from there. Quotes are free.

Question 4

How much does it cost to paint a house in Melbourne?

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It depends on the size of the home, the condition of the surfaces, access and the paint system you choose. We would rather look at your job and give you a real number than guess over the phone.

Question 5

Are your quotes free?

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Yes. Every quote is free and there is no obligation.

Question 6

How experienced is your painter?

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Eqbal Moqadam, the owner, has 15 years of painting experience and holds a 4.8-star rating from 19 Google reviews.

Question 7

When are you open?

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Monday to Saturday, 6am to 8pm. Closed Sundays.

Question 8

Do you do small jobs?

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Yes. Single rooms, doors, fences, patches and touch-ups are all welcome. Call and tell us what you need.

Question 9

Can you paint the whole outside of my house?

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Yes. Full exterior repaints are a big part of our work, including two-storey homes and difficult access with scaffold and elevated platforms.

Question 10

Do you paint roofs?

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Yes. We pressure clean, prime and paint tile and metal roofs with roof membrane coatings.

Question 11

Do I need to be home while you paint?

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Not for exterior work. For interior jobs many customers are home, but we can work around your situation as long as we can get access.

Question 12

How long does a typical paint job take?

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A single room can be a day. A full interior or exterior usually takes several days to a week depending on size and preparation. We give you a realistic timeframe when we quote.

Question 13

What paint brands do you use?

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We use quality Australian trade paints suited to each surface, and we are happy to work with a brand you prefer. We talk products through with you when we quote.

Question 14

Do you supply the paint?

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Yes, we can supply everything, or use paint you have already bought. Either way we confirm products before the job starts.

Question 15

Can you help me choose colours?

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Yes. Colour advice is part of what we do. We help you shortlist options and put sample patches on the wall so you can see them in real light before committing.

Question 16

Do you prepare the surfaces or just paint?

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Preparation is most of a good paint job. We wash, scrape, sand, fill and prime before top coats go on.

Question 17

Can you repair holes in the wall before painting?

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Yes. Plaster patching and repair is one of our services, and we blend and paint the repair so it disappears.

Question 18

Do you remove wallpaper?

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Yes. We strip wallpaper, clean off the paste, repair the wall and paint it.

Question 19

Can you paint kitchen cabinets?

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Yes. Cabinet painting gives a kitchen a new look for a fraction of replacement cost. Doors and drawers are removed, prepared and finished with hard-wearing enamel.

Question 20

Do you epoxy garage floors?

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Yes. We grind and prepare the slab, repair damage and apply epoxy coatings in solid colours or decorative flake.

Question 21

Can you restain my deck?

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Yes. We clean, sand where needed and recoat decks with quality stains and oils, including balustrades and steps.

Question 22

Do you paint fences?

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Yes. Timber, picket and metal fences, painted or stained, with proper cleaning and prep first.

Question 23

Do you do commercial work?

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Yes. Shops, offices, warehouses and strata buildings, including high areas with elevated work platforms and car park line marking.

Question 24

Do you work with body corporates and property managers?

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Yes. We quote for committees and managers, stage work around residents and tenants, and handle end of lease repaints.

Question 25

Can you work to a deadline?

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Tell us the date you are working to, such as an inspection, a sale or a handover, and we will tell you honestly what can be done in the time.

Question 26

Do you clean up after the job?

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Yes. Drop sheets and masking come down, overspray protection is removed and the area is left tidy.

Question 27

What happens if it rains during an exterior job?

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We watch the forecast and plan exterior work around the weather. If rain interrupts, we reschedule the affected days and keep you informed.

Question 28

Can you match my existing paint colour?

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Yes. Bring a chip or tell us the brand and colour name and we will match it.

Question 29

Do you pressure wash before painting?

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Yes. A proper wash is the first step of every exterior paint job, and we also offer pressure washing as a standalone service for driveways, paths and patios.

Question 30

How do I pay?

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We talk payment through when we quote. There are no surprises: you know the price and the plan before work starts.

Question 31

Are you on Google?

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Yes. Smooth Painting has a verified Google Business Profile with 19 reviews and a 4.8-star rating.

Question 32

Do you do new builds?

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Yes. We paint new homes and extensions inside and out, working to your builder's schedule.

Question 33

How long does it take to paint a 3 bedroom house?

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A full interior repaint of a 3 bedroom home typically takes a week to ten days with proper preparation, and a single room a day or two. Anyone promising a whole house in two or three days is telling you which steps they plan to skip.

Question 34

Do painters supply the paint?

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Usually yes, and it works out better that way. Painters get trade pricing, and we specify the right product for each surface: washable low-sheen for walls, flat for ceilings, gloss or semi-gloss for trim and mould-resistant formulas for wet areas.

Question 35

Is it worth painting kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them?

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When the cabinet boxes are sound and the layout works, yes. Professional cabinet painting typically costs 10 to 20 percent of a full kitchen replacement and the room reads as new. If the carcasses are water-damaged or the layout has to change, replacement is the honest answer and we will tell you.

Question 36

Is roof painting worth it?

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When the roof is structurally sound but the coating has faded or grown moss, yes. Painting protects the surface and lifts the whole street view for a fraction of replacement cost. It is not a repair: broken tiles, rust and failed pointing get fixed first or the coating is wasted.

Question 37

What should I ask a painter before hiring?

Accepted Answer

Ask for a written itemised quote, what preparation is included, how many coats, which paint brand and product line, who actually does the work, and how your floors and gardens are protected. Then check recent local Google reviews. Good painters welcome every one of those questions.

Question 38

How much do painters charge per hour in Melbourne?

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Most professional painters quote per job, not per hour, because preparation varies so much between homes. Published Melbourne guides put interior work at roughly $20 to $60 per square metre. The only number that counts is a written quote for your actual surfaces.

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