2024
COMPLETED
2 Weeks
DURATION
Dulux
PAINT BRAND
3 bedroom house
SCOPE
Introduction
Restoring a property with over 30 years of severe weathering requires an experienced hand and a deep understanding of multi-surface protection. For this charming 3-bedroom home in South Oakleigh, the exterior condition had heavily deteriorated. Years of neglect had left the roof, weatherboards, and backyard timber decking in desperate need of structural and aesthetic restoration.
The Main Challenge
The first few days of this 2-week project required zero painting; our entire focus was on structural preparation. The home presented multiple extreme challenges. The backyard timber decking had layers of old, thick paint completely peeling and flaking off, leaving it in a terrible state. Meanwhile, the roof tiles were heavily oxidized, and many sections of the timber weatherboards had never been properly primed, leaving them entirely unprotected against Melbourne’s harsh climate.
The Golden Deco Solution
We initiated our rigorous restoration by completely stripping back the backyard decking to its raw wood layer. Next, we utilized industrial high-pressure washing to clean the entire property from the roof down, blasting away decades of dirt, moss, and loose paint debris. Once clean and fully dry, our team performed extensive patching and crack filling. For the specialized coating phase, we applied a strict 3-coat defensive system. We treated the roof structures with premium Taubmans and Haymes specialized weatherproofing roof membranes (1 undercoat followed by 2 thick finish coats). For the main weatherboards and architectural trims, we utilized ultra-durable Dulux exterior paint systems to build an impenetrable shield against UV rays and moisture.
The Final Result
Delivered precisely within our 2-week schedule, the transformation was absolute. The neglected, 30-year-old property was completely reborn into a stunning, modern architectural feature. The fresh, sleek grey weatherboards contrast beautifully with the crisp white trim lines, and the revitalized roof looks brand new. The homeowners were incredibly thrilled with our friendly service and immaculate cleanup, leaving us a wonderful review praising the longevity and high-end feel of their newly restored exterior painting project.
Project Highlights
Comprehensive 30-Year Restoration
Intensive multi-day repair, filling, and structural surface rebuilding for a heavily deteriorated historic property.
Total Timber Decking Stripping
Completely stripping away old, failing layers of flaking paint to establish a clean timber canvas.
3-Coat Roof Membrane System
Application of a specialized primer undercoat and double high-build topcoats to weatherproof weathered roof tiles.
Multi-Brand Material Defense
Strategically combining premium Dulux weather-shields for walls with Taubmans and Haymes membranes for ultimate structural durability.
Client Testimonial
Frequently Asked Questions
When a property is over 30 years old and heavily weathered, applying paint directly over flaking surfaces causes immediate failure. We spent the first few days strictly stripping the deck, high-pressure washing the entire house, and filling cracks to guarantee the new paint lasts for years.
The decking was in a very poor state with multiple layers of old paint peeling off. We stripped the wood back completely to its raw, healthy timber state before prepping and applying a durable, fresh protective coating system.
We treat roofs with a dedicated 3-coat system. After a heavy-duty pressure clean to remove moss and loose debris, we apply one specialized undercoat primer followed by two comprehensive coats of premium exterior finish paint.
Yes, Golden Deco provides expert full house restorations, weatherboard painting, and roof/deck staining across South Oakleigh, Oakleigh, Bentleigh, and surrounding southeastern suburbs.
