Bringing flawless artistry to Sydney’s creative heart. We specialize in the meticulous restoration of Victorian terraces, luxury interior painting for modern apartments, and premium fit-outs for Surry Hills' vibrant commercial spaces.
Surry Hills combines Victorian terraces, apartments, cafes, shops and offices. Sydney Painters, operating as Colour of Choice Painting & Decorating, adapts preparation, products, access and working hours to the building and agreed scope.
Led by our highly experienced Project Manager, Mick Celmer, our artisans are inner-city specialists. We understand the specific demands of painting in Surry Hills. From expertly navigating narrow, one-way laneways with our equipment, to delicately repairing water-damaged lath-and-plaster in an 1890s terrace, to executing razor-sharp, ultra-modern finishes in a minimalist Crown Street apartment—our commitment to flawless execution and site respect is unparalleled in the Eastern Suburbs.
Painting a property in Surry Hills presents a unique set of logistical and technical challenges that out-of-area contractors often fail to anticipate. Historic terraces frequently conceal underlying issues such as rising damp, drummy render, deteriorated iron lacework, and potentially hazardous legacy lead paints. Modern apartments and strata complexes, on the other hand, require strict adherence to body corporate bylaws, noise restrictions, and complex access protocols.
Older coatings are assessed before sanding or removal. If lead paint or another hazardous material is suspected, testing and the appropriate licensed controls are arranged before work proceeds. For apartment and strata projects, the scope can include common-area protection, access coordination, permits and dust-control measures.
Reviving history with precision. We meticulously repair ornate cornices, ceiling roses, and intricate timber architraves. Our exterior team expertly restores traditional iron lacework and applies premium weather-shields that allow antique masonry to breathe while locking out urban pollution.
For occupied inner-city homes, we can discuss lower-VOC paint options and a staged work plan. Ventilation and re-entry times always follow the selected product instructions and site conditions.
We paint cafes, bars, shops and creative studios, with after-hours or staged scheduling available by agreement to reduce disruption.
True luxury lies in the details unseen. Our proprietary workflow ensures every residential and commercial project in Surry Hills is executed to an exacting standard, bridging the gap between old-world craftsmanship and modern coating technology.
We begin by assessing the unique lighting of your inner-city space and the historical context of your architecture. We provide expert advice on period-accurate heritage color palettes for classic terraces, or contemporary, light-maximizing hues for modern lofts, ensuring compliance with local council heritage overlays if applicable.
Inner-city living means working in tight quarters. We treat your property with absolute reverence. All furniture is completely encapsulated, hardwood floors are shielded with heavy-duty RAM Board, and common strata areas are protected. We then execute a rigorous regimen of gap sealing, skim-coating, and priming.
Our painting team applies topcoats using methods suited to the surface, from brushwork on Victorian fretwork to airless spraying where appropriate. Project Manager Mick Celmer completes a final walkthrough against the agreed scope.
Yes. Surry Hills is famous for its Victorian architecture. We specialize in delicate heritage restorations, repairing ornate plaster ceilings, picture rails, complex timber fretwork, and the meticulous preparation required for century-old masonry.
We can coordinate narrow-laneway access, strata requirements and council parking or footpath permits when they are part of the agreed scope.
Lower-VOC products are available for many interiors. Product selection, ventilation and safe re-entry times are confirmed from the manufacturer's guidance and the needs of the occupants.