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Top 10 Painting
in Gordon, Sydney

TradeRefer lists 3 painting businesses in Gordon with an average Google rating of 3.3 across 167 reviews. The businesses below are ranked from highest to lowest rating — all ABN-checked and community-recommended.

Typical cost in Gordon: $40–$70/hr

Ranked #2026

By Google Rating

3.3★ Avg Rating

167 reviews

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Top 3 Painting in Gordon — Ranked by Rating

Sorted by public Google rating, highest first. All ABN-checked.

#1
Top Rated 2026
Colour Life Painting
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Colour Life Painting

Colour Life Painting offers expert painting services across Sydney. We're Dulux-accredited painters across residential, commercial, and strata projects. Call today!

5.0(141 reviews)
Gordon
#2
Colour Switch painting
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Colour Switch painting

Colour Switch painting is a highly rated painting business serving Gordon and surrounding areas in NSW. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 26 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Colour Switch painting today — call +61 409 067 169 or visit their website for a free quote.

5.0(26 reviews)
Gordon
#3
Best Painters Sydney
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Best Painters Sydney

Best Painters Sydney are affordable, professional master painters covering all suburbs in Sydney. Residential & Commercial. Fully Insured. Call Now 24/7.

0.0
Gordon

How Much Do Painting Cost in Gordon?

Based on New South Wales industry rates. Always get 2–3 written quotes.

Typical Range

$40–$70

/hr

After-Hours

$105

Emergency callout

Avg Hourly

$55

Gordon market

Estimates only. Always request a written quote before authorising work.

Painting Licensing in New South Wales

In NSW, painting contractors are not required to hold a trade licence for most residential work. Home building work over $20,000 requires a contractor licence.

How to Choose the Best Painting in Gordon

A checklist before hiring any painting in Gordon, Sydney.

  1. 1

    Verify their electrical licence is current at your state's electrical safety authority (e.g. Energy Safe Victoria, NSW Fair Trading).

  2. 2

    Confirm they carry public liability insurance of at least $5 million — ask to see the certificate.

  3. 3

    Get 2–3 written quotes for any job over $500. A written quote protects both parties and clarifies the full scope.

  4. 4

    Check their Google and TradeRefer ratings — look for consistent reviews mentioning punctuality, clean workmanship, and clear communication.

  5. 5

    Ask whether they'll provide a Certificate of Compliance (electrical safety certificate) on completion, as required by law in most states.

FAQs — Painting in Gordon, Sydney

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

Interior painting of a standard 3-bedroom home typically costs $3,500–$8,000. Exterior painting ranges from $4,000–$12,000 depending on size, storeys, and surface condition. Rates are $40–$70/hr for labour.

How many coats of paint are needed?

Most surfaces need at least 2 coats for full coverage. Over dark colours or bare surfaces, a primer coat plus 2 topcoats is standard. Skipping coats to save money often results in patchy coverage and early failure.

What is the best time of year to paint the exterior of a house in Australia?

Spring and autumn are ideal — avoid extreme heat (over 35°C) which causes paint to dry too fast and blister, and don't paint in the rain or direct frost. In tropical/coastal areas, avoid the wet season for exterior work.

Do painters clean up after themselves?

Reputable painters will cover furniture, protect floors, remove outlet covers, and clean up all materials, drop sheets, and paint cans. Always confirm this is included in your quote.

What's the difference between acrylic and oil-based paint?

Acrylic (water-based) paint dries faster, has less odour, and is the standard for most interior and exterior use. Oil-based paints are more durable and provide a harder finish, commonly used for trims, doors, and cabinetry.

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