Painters in Gisborne

Why invest in professional painting?

Gisborne’s sun, salt-laden air and high humidity can fade colours and attack exterior surfaces in record time. Experienced Painters in Gisborne specify primers, membranes and topcoats formulated for East Coast conditions, saving you from premature peeling or corrosion. Beyond protection, professionals deliver consistent sheen levels, razor-sharp cutting-in and the tidy jobsite you expect from a licensed trade.

Key services local painters provide

• Residential repaints: villas, baches, apartments and rural homes.
• New-build finishing: working alongside builders and other building & construction professionals.
• Commercial & industrial coatings: warehouses, retail fit-outs, food-grade epoxy floors.
• Decorative work: feature walls, wallpapers, textured coatings, timber staining.
• Speciality services: lead-based paint removal (see WorkSafe NZ guidance), airless spraying, intumescent fire coatings.

Typical costs & timeframes

Pricing is usually broken into labour (per square metre or hourly) plus materials. As a rule of thumb:

• Interior walls & ceilings: $18–$25/m² including standard sealer and two topcoats.
• Exterior weatherboards: $28–$40/m² due to prep and access gear.
• Commercial steelwork: $65–$90/m² when sand-blasting and high-build epoxies are specified.

A three-bedroom interior repaint generally takes a two-person crew 5–7 days, while a new cladding system might need staged visits over several weeks to fit with other trades.

How to choose the right painter

1. Check credentials

Look for Master Painters NZ membership, SiteSafe cards and public liability insurance. Ask for evidence of hazardous-substance handling if you have lead-based paint or solvent systems on site.

2. Review portfolios & references

Quality painters document before-and-after images, sheen readings and moisture-meter results, proving the substrate was dry enough to coat. Talk to past clients about punctuality, cleanliness and communication.

3. Compare written quotes

A professional quotation itemises surface prep, number of coats, product brands, colour codes and a workmanship warranty—often five years for interiors and up to ten for premium exterior systems.

4. Clarify prep work

In Gisborne’s climate, mould treatment and power-washing are non-negotiable. Ensure your painter includes scaffold or elevated work platforms where needed to avoid shortcuts that could void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Related trades you might need

If your project goes beyond paint, you can source complementary experts on ArchiPro:

• Commercial & Specialist Contractors
• Electricians
• Plumbers & Gas Fitters
• Roofing Contractors
• Metal Fabricators and Welders
• Plasterers & Renderers
• Insulation Suppliers & Installers
• Waterproofers
• Garage Door Professionals
• Scaffolders and Shrink Wrap Installers
• Stonemasons
• Bricklayers
• Plasterboard and Interior Lining Installers
• Tilers
• Building Material Suppliers
• Building Waste Removal Services
• Cladding Professionals
• Construction Equipment Suppliers
• Lift Suppliers & Contractors
• Parking Designers & Installers
• Solar Power Installers & Suppliers
• Staircase Builders
• Balustrade Contractors
• Windows & Door Professionals
• Prefabricated Building Suppliers & Installers
• Demolition Contractors
• Excavating Contractors
• Joiners

With the right painter and a well-coordinated team of trades, your Gisborne project will look fresh, resist the elements and add measurable value for years to come.