Paints

Featuring the best paint in Australia

Painting your home is a quick way to refresh both its interior and exterior. Whether you want a neutral colour throughout or choose to get creative with a vibrant feature wall with textured paints, you’ve got some great choices to consider. Knowing what colours will complement your home will help with your decision that will transform your home. It’s an easy DIY project if you have the right tools and ArchiPro has you covered with its excellent selection from reputable suppliers across Australia.

Types of paints

Acrylic latex paints

Latex paints are acrylic paints, commonly used on the exterior of homes in Australia. As water-based house paints, they clean up easily with just soap and water.

Oil-based paints

Oil-based paints dry slowly but show fewer brush strokes or roller marks and, when dry, form a durable enamel shell.

Aerosol paints

Aerosol paints are available in multiple finishes and textures and suit many surfaces. Some require a primer for strong adhesion.

Textured paints

These come with added sand or are created by the application method. They’re often neutral, with colour painted on top once dry.

Metal paints

Metal paints are designed to stick to metal and prevent rust, though can be used on other surfaces. They dry quickly, often needing only one coat.

Interior paints

Interior paint is designed to provide a durable, washable, and aesthetically pleasing finish on walls and ceilings within a building, often characterized by low odor and a quick-drying formula.

Exterior paints

Exterior paint is formulated to withstand the elements, providing a protective coating that resists weathering, fading, and moisture, while also offering a vibrant, long-lasting finish to a building's facade.

Low-VOC paints

Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints have fewer solvents and VOCs and are better for the painter. They dry very quickly so factor that in when painting.

The advantages of high quality paints

If you paint your walls or a piece of furniture, you want that to last, at least until you’re ready to change the colour again. A better quality product might cost you more in Australia but it will pay off with a superior, more durable finish. You’ll also have a more even coverage done with fewer coats. Cheaper alternatives are often diluted more, with additional solvent and larger pigment particles, resulting in a poorer finish to your project.

How to choose paint that is right for you

For interiors, consider the size and type of room. If it’s a smaller room and you want to add a feeling of space, lighter colours will help. If it’s a bedroom, choose a calming hue. Choose the right paint for each area with the right finish, from the walls to the ceiling and the windowsills. For exteriors, complement colours that are already there and are not easily changed, like the roof.