A Plan Tailored to What You Need
From a cosmetic refresh to our flagship elite restoration, choose the scope that fits your home, your budget and how long you need the finish to last.
Three levels of scope, one right fit for your home
No two homes need the same scope of work, and no two owners want the same thing from a repaint. Some clients want a sharp, cost-effective refresh, some want a solid middle ground, and others want the longest-lasting finish we can deliver, backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
That is why every project starts with a conversation about the result you want, not just a coat count. Your on-site estimator will walk through the property with you, talk through the options honestly, and tailor a plan that fits what your home needs and what you want to spend.
Refresh, repaint or full restoration
A Sharp, Cost-Effective Refresh
If you are preparing a home for sale, freshening up a rental, or working to a defined budget, a cosmetic refresh delivers the biggest visual lift for the lowest spend.
- Basic preparation and repaint
- Cost-effective option for refresh and resale work
- Cosmetic improvement, not a long-term coating system
- Clear scope so there are no surprises
A Balance of Finish and Durability
The middle ground for most homes. Preparation matched to the condition of the surfaces and a proven coating system, giving you a high quality, durable result.
- Preparation level matched to the result you want
- Quality coating systems suited to the substrate
- Honest trade-offs explained on site
- Neat, durable finish to Australian Standards
Elite Restoration
Our most comprehensive scope. Full preparation back to a sound substrate, premium coatings, the highest level of finish we deliver, and the longest service life we can offer. Eligible for our 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Full restoration
- Premium coating systems specified for the substrate
- Highest-grade finish across walls, trims and details
- Eligible for 10-year workmanship warranty (subject to conditions)
Options for your home type
Select your home type below to see the scope options we will walk through with you on site.
ExteriorWeatherboard Homes
Weatherboard Homes
When we walk a weatherboard property with you, we will talk through these choices so you know exactly what each level of preparation delivers and how it affects the life of the finish.
Preparation level
Minimal preparation
- Basic preparation and repaint
- Cosmetic improvement only
- Suitable for sale or a quick refresh, not for long-term performance
Semi-restoration
- Remove loose and failing paint only
- Spot strip and sand to a sound base where required
- Cost-effective balance of appearance and durability
Full restoration
- Comprehensive paint stripping to weatherboards
- Sand back to a sound substrate
- Full DH 5-coat system across body, trim and primer to specification
- Maximum coating performance and longevity
- Restores an old home to look new again, the signature DH finish
Weatherboard gaps and timber repair options
Seal gaps beneath weatherboards
We seal visible gaps beneath weatherboards where practical, giving the finish a tighter, more uniform appearance across the facade.
Grain filling for a refined finish
Surfaces are grain filled with Polyfilla Exterior Timber, with deeper holes and defects repaired using the Evermend Epoxy Wood Repair system. This delivers the signature "Wrapped Look" DH is known for.
Leave the timber natural
No timber filling. Original imperfections remain, retaining the character and natural texture of the weatherboards.
ExteriorRender Homes
Render Homes
Rendered surfaces behave differently to timber. The right system depends on whether you need a cosmetic refresh or long-term protection against cracking and weather.
Refresh
- Basic surface preparation and repaint
- Cosmetic improvement only
- Suitable for sale or a quick refresh, not for long-term performance
Taubmans All Weather two-coat system
- Surface preparation and clean down
- Rake out hairline cracks and apply caulking agent
- Prime patches and bare areas as required
- Two coats of Taubmans All Weather exterior membrane over sound render
Full Armawall membrane system
- V-joints cut into any cracks over 1mm and polyurethane sealant applied flush for a uniform finish
- Full prime with Taubmans Armawall solvent-based primer
- Taubmans Armawall membrane coating over primed substrate
- Anti-carbonation protection and superior colour retention
- Maximum crack resistance, waterproofing and coating longevity
Important to know
- The refresh is cosmetic only and does not address substrate defects or future cracking. Best suited to short-term presentation, not long-term protection.
- The Taubmans All Weather two-coat system suits homes in sound condition that need reliable all-weather performance over the medium term.
- The Armawall membrane system bridges hairline movement and seals the substrate. Recommended where cracking is present and our long-term performance option, eligible for the 10-year workmanship warranty.
InteriorStandard Interiors
Standard Interiors
For most homes built post-1970, the right interior scope comes down to how long you want the finish to last and how high-end you want it to look. These are the three tiers we will talk you through on site.
Single-coat refresh
- Single coat throughout in Taubmans Pure Performance
- Only suitable when keeping the same colour and walls are in decent condition
- Cosmetic refresh, not a full coating system
Two-coat repaint
- Two-coat system throughout in Taubmans Pure Performance
- Priming applied where existing enamel is present
- No caulking to skirting, wall or floor junctions
- No additional coats to trim
- Neat, quality finish to Australian Standards
Premium finish
- Diligent defect repair and wall patching prior to undercoating
- Caulking to skirting, wall and floor junctions
- Full prime to all doors and trim, plus at least 3 top coats in Taubmans Premium water-based enamel
- Undercoat plus at least 2 top coats to walls in Taubmans Endure
- Durable, high-end finish, the signature DH interior result
InteriorPeriod Interiors
Period Interiors
Period homes need a different conversation. Older substrates, lead paint risk and the level of restoration you want all shape the scope. We walk you through each tier and the optional extras before quoting.
Single-coat refresh
- Single coat throughout in Taubmans Pure Performance
- Only suitable when keeping the same colour and walls are in decent condition
- Cosmetic refresh, not a full coating system
Two-coat repaint
- Two-coat system throughout in Taubmans Pure Performance
- Basic pole sanding to surfaces
- Priming applied where existing enamel is present
- Basic coating system without additional coats to trim
- Neat, quality finish to Australian Standards
Premium restoration finish
- Machine sanding to surfaces prior to coating
- Undercoat throughout, with extra coats to trim for a full, sheeny, high-end look
- Caulking to skirting and floor junctions where applicable (omitted on timber floors where gaps can crack)
- Full prime to doors and trim, plus at least 3 top coats in Taubmans Premium water-based enamel
- Undercoat plus at least 2 top coats to walls in Taubmans Endure
Optional paint stripping back to bare substrate
Many period homes carry decades of accumulated paint, which can soften original profiles on pressed metal, blur the crispness of cornices and mouldings, and leave doors and trim with multiple old coating systems sitting on top of each other. Stripping back to bare substrate restores the original detail and gives every new coat a sound surface to bond to.
It is a slow and specialised process, so it significantly affects cost and is always quoted separately. We will walk you through each area you might want stripped and recommend where it is worth the investment:
- Pressed metal ceilings
- Ceilings
- Walls
- Doors
- Trim, skirting and architraves
Depending on the substrate and the existing coating, we use a combination of chemical strippers, heat and careful mechanical sanding. The right method changes from surface to surface, which is why a proper on-site inspection matters before any stripping work is committed to.
Lead paint: coatings on pre-1970s homes may contain lead. Where indicated, lead-safe removal is required, including containment, controlled removal and certified waste disposal. This protects your household and our team, and may add to the cost.
Book an on-site visit
Every project is different. The best way to settle on the right scope for your home is to have our estimator on site. Walk through the property together, see the substrate condition first-hand, and get an honest recommendation tailored to the result you want.