A clear process, from first call to final wall
No mystery and no shortcuts. Here is exactly how a job runs with Elite Paint Melbourne, so you know what to expect at every stage.
Consultation
We start with a conversation about the space, the look you are after and how you use the rooms, so we understand the job before we quote it.
Site inspection
We come and see the property in person, check the surfaces and the light, and talk through colours and finishes on site rather than guessing.
Detailed quote
You get a written quote that spells out the scope, the paint and finishes and the price, with no vague lines or surprises later.
Preparation
The part that matters most. We protect the home, then sand, patch, fill and prime so every surface is sound before colour goes on.
Painting
Coats laid down evenly, lines cut clean by hand and specialty finishes built up with patience, kept tidy at the end of each day.
Final inspection
We walk the finished job with you, touch up anything that needs it, and only call it done when you are happy with every wall.
The finish is won before the first coat
Most painters quote the painting. We quote the preparation too, because it is the part that decides how a job looks up close and how long it lasts. Here is the groundwork that goes into every Elite Paint job, step by step.
Protection
Before anything else, floors, furniture, fixtures and finished surfaces are covered and masked, and the work area is set up to stay clean and protected for the whole job.
Sanding
Walls, ceilings, woodwork and trims are sanded back to a smooth, even base. It is the step that decides whether the final finish reads flat and sharp or shows what was underneath.
Patching
Damaged areas are repaired properly. Where a job needs it we patch and apply a topping coat to rebuild and smooth the surface, the way we did restoring a feature wall in Brighton, rather than painting over a problem.
Filling
Gaps and holes around skirting boards, architraves, cornices and wall junctions are filled and made good, so lines are clean and the whole surface sits true before colour goes on.
Priming
Bare timber, repairs and patched areas are spot-primed and undercoated so the topcoats bond, the colour sits even, and nothing bleeds or flashes through later.
Preparation
A final check and clean down of every surface, caulking and detailing the fine lines, so the walls and trims are genuinely ready for paint and nothing is missed before the first finish coat.
Application
Coats are laid down evenly, lines cut clean by hand, and specialty finishes built up and burnished with patience. The site is left tidy at the end of every day.
Final inspection
We walk the finished job with you, touch up anything that needs it under proper light, and only call it done when every wall, trim and detail is right.
Most of the quality is decided before the colour
Anyone can roll paint onto a wall. The difference between a job that looks good for a season and one that holds up for years is in the preparation and the care taken at each step. That is why our process front-loads the parts you cannot see.
It also means fewer surprises for you. A clear scope, a fixed quote and a final walkthrough keep everyone on the same page from start to finish.
Let's get your job booked in.
Tell us about your home or project and we will arrange a time to see it in person. Honest advice, a clear quote, and work overseen personally from start to finish.