Sixth Generation Painting &
Specialty Finishing Practice
Bayside & Melbourne
Lorne & Surf Coast
About us
Traditional craftsmanship meets a contemporary understanding of architectural materials and finishes.
Led by a sixth-generation painter, SURFACE combines generations of practical knowledge with a careful understanding of modern coatings, materials and surface performance. We work across everything from finely executed repainting projects to specialist surface treatments, collaborating with homeowners, architects and designers to select finishes that are appropriate to both the building and the way it will be lived in.
Every project begins with thoughtful preparation, clear advice and an understanding that long-lasting results depend on the work beneath the finish. Whether restoring existing materials or introducing new ones, our aim is always the same: to create work that is technically sound, visually resolved and built to endure.
Our Services
External timber is always exposed to sun, rain and changing weather. Over time, coatings fade and break down, surface growth can develop, and moisture can begin to find its way into vulnerable edges, joints and end grain.
SURFACE offers planned timber maintenance to keep exterior details looking good and performing as they should. A regular program of inspection, cleaning, preparation and recoating helps address wear early—before it becomes a larger restoration job.
Learn more about maintenance plansWalls, ceilings, trims and feature rooms finished cleanly, with minimal disruption to your home. Outside, weatherproof finishes for facades, eaves, fences and outdoor surfaces — prepared and applied to last.
Learn moreRepair, patching and refinishing of damaged or aged surfaces to bring them back to their best.
Learn moreLimewash, mineral paint, polished plaster, textured render, patina and bespoke decorative work — the finishes that give a space its character, applied by hand.
Learn moreCoordinated painting programs for apartments, common areas and managed properties.
Bespoke murals and decorative finishes, working closely with you to realise a specific creative vision.
Our process
From the first conversation to the final coat, we keep things simple, transparent, and stress-free. You'll know exactly what to expect at every stage of your project.
Tell us about your project, your goals, and your timeline. We'll answer your questions, discuss your options, and determine the best next steps for your home or business.
We'll visit your property to assess the scope of work, inspect surfaces, discuss colours and finishes, and identify any preparation required before painting begins.
Rather than a vague list of rooms and numbers, each quote is presented as a clear visual project page: what is being painted, how surfaces will be prepared, finishes and options, and the approach from start to finish. It is a more considered way to begin—transparent, detailed and easy to refer back to.
Areas we service
Based between Bayside and Lorne, we service Melbourne and the greater Surf Coast.
Bayside
Surf Coast
Surrounding areas
“We couldn't be happier with the result. The team was punctual, professional, and paid incredible attention to detail. Our home feels completely refreshed, and the finish is flawless.”
Case studies
A planned approach to exterior timber — regular inspection, cleaning, preparation and recoating on a set schedule, so details stay protected and small issues are caught long before they become a full restoration.
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Beyond conventional paint, a growing part of our work is in specialist finishes — breathable limewashes, textured and polished renders, reactive metallic patinas and mineral coatings drawn from houses like Keim, Resene and Porter's Paints. Each is chosen for the substrate, the architecture and the character a space is reaching for.
Read case studyOn the coast, a finish works harder than it does anywhere else. Salt, wind-driven moisture and unfiltered UV break coatings down years faster than the same system would inland — which is exactly why a planned maintenance rhythm matters more here, both for the building and for the budget.
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about your home or project and we'll be in touch to talk through the details.