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Top 10 Painters in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

There are currently 10 highly-rated painting businesses in Sunshine Coast, Queensland listed on TradeRefer, with an average Google rating of 5.0 across 402 verified reviews. The 10 listed below are ranked from highest to lowest rating, all ABN-verified and community-recommended.

Typical cost in Sunshine Coast: $40–$70/hr

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Top 10 Painting in Sunshine Coast — Ranked by Customer Rating

Compare the highest-rated painting in Sunshine Coast, Queensland. All businesses listed are ABN-verified and surfaced without paid placement.

#1
Top Rated 2026
YSM Painting Sunshine Coast
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YSM Painting Sunshine Coast

Transform your home with professional Sunshine Coast painters from YSM Painting Specialising in interior and exterior painting services. For expert assistance, call +61452237817.

5.0(115 reviews)
Caloundra
#2
Pether’s Painting & Decorating - Sunshine Coast/Noosa
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Pether’s Painting & Decorating - Sunshine Coast/Noosa

Welcome to Pether’s Painting & Decorating, your expert commercial and residential house painters on the Sunshine Coast.

5.0(58 reviews)
Forest Glen
#3
Nice & Smooth Painting
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Nice & Smooth Painting

Nice & Smooth Painting is a highly rated painting business serving Noosa Heads and surrounding areas in QLD. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 48 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Nice & Smooth Painting today — call +61 497 996 437 or visit their website for a free quote.

5.0(48 reviews)
Noosa Heads
#4
A List Painting Services
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A List Painting Services

As Expert Sunshine Coast painters with 20+ years’ experience, A List Painting Services delivers flawless residential, commercial & body corporate finishes.

5.0(46 reviews)
Buderim
#5
Core Painting Solutions
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Core Painting Solutions

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5.0(33 reviews)
Buderim
#6
Hardy Painting & Decorating HP&D.
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Hardy Painting & Decorating HP&D.

Hardy Painting & Decorating HP&D. is a highly rated painting business serving Kawana Waters and surrounding areas in QLD. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 24 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Hardy Painting & Decorating HP&D. today — call +61 406 425 034 or visit their website for a free quote.

5.0(24 reviews)
Kawana Waters
#7
Fresco painting and decorating
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Fresco painting and decorating

Fresco Painting and Decorating is a local business located in Coolum beach, Sunshine Coast. Providing you with high standard interior and exterior painting.

5.0(24 reviews)
Coolum Beach
#8
Noosa Decorating
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Noosa Decorating

Noosa Decorating serves Noosa, Tewantin and the Hinterland Region with all your painting and decorating needs. For old fashioned service, quality finishes, on time and on budget.

5.0(22 reviews)
Noosaville
#9
Decco Painters
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Decco Painters

Decco Painters is a highly rated painting business serving Caloundra and surrounding areas in QLD. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 20 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Decco Painters today — call +61 499 845 600 or visit their website for a free quote.

5.0(20 reviews)
Caloundra
#10
Paint Resolution
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Paint Resolution

Looking for reliable local painters in Sunshine Coast? Look no further! As a fully insured painting company, we specialize in all types of painting jobs, no matter the size or shape of the space.

5.0(12 reviews)
Maroochydore

How Much Do Painting Cost in Sunshine Coast?

Pricing data based on Australian industry averages for Queensland. Always get 2–3 written quotes.

Typical Range

$40–$70

/hr

After-Hours Rate

$105

Emergency callout

Avg Hourly Rate

$55

Sunshine Coast market average

Prices are estimates only. Always request a written quote before authorising any work.

Painting Licensing Requirements in Queensland

In Queensland, painting over $3,300 in value requires a QBCC licence under the Painting trade category.

How to Choose the Best Painting in Sunshine Coast

Use this checklist before hiring any painting in Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

  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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting in Sunshine Coast

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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