Best Painters in Perth – How We Earned Our Reputation

Award-Winning, Dulux Accredited Master Painters

Even when a friend tells you that we’re the best painters in Perth, we don’t expect you to automatically believe it. There are plenty of Perth painting companies – so why choose AJ Cochrane & Sons?  

We work hard to provide our customers with the highest level of workmanship and service – and no doubt, that’s helped us build this very kind reputation. But if you’ve never hired painters before, that may not mean much. 

So read on to learn the difference hiring the best painters in Perth can make to your next residential or commercial painting project.  

Inexperienced Painters Cost a Fortune

 Yes, AJ Cochrane has been painting Perth for 90+ years. We’re fourth-generation painters, and we’ve won dozens of awards.  

But what’s the harm in hiring painters with a fraction of that experience and no awards? Apart from potentially costing you a lot of money to end up with a paint job that looks rubbish, it could be fine… 

Inexperience = Waste – We Plan Smarter

Inexperienced painters can struggle with things like project management, paint product and colour recommendations, and estimating paint quantities. This is when the true cost of inexperience can quickly add up.  

• Inaccurate Paint Estimates: Remember, your paint job may take 2-3 coats – so when an inexperienced painter overestimates the quantity, the waste is threefold. So any money you saved on a cheap painting quote is already gone.   

• Paint Colour Concerns: Inexperienced painters can lack expertise in paint colour choice and be unable to guide your decision. If you decide you hate the colour once the first room is complete, you’ll either be stuck with it or significantly out of pocket paying for paint in another colour.

• Poor Planning: Time spent going back and forth from paint suppliers adds up.  Depending on your painting contract, you could be paying your painter for poor planning. 

• Longer Project Duration: Poor job planning means the project can drag on for longer. This means more time you’re out of your home while it’s being painted – or worse still, living in it while it’s a worksite. 

The best painters know how to: 

• Recommend the right paint products and colours to get you the result you want. 
• Accurately estimate product quantities to reduce waste. 
• Streamline a painting project to minimise time wastage and avoid major disruption to your life. 

Precision Prep – the Best Paint Jobs Start with the Best Prep Work

Without the right experience, your painter won’t know exactly how much prep work needs to be completed, let alone have the skills to do it properly. If you’ve got a problem wall, an inexperienced painter may get halfway through the job, then revise the quote to include a plasterer. A surprise tradie fee! 

Even worse is an inexperienced painter attempting prep work beyond their skills. They won’t be able to spot a problem in your plasterwork that means a costly repaint in a year or two.  They won’t know a “come back to bite you” wall crack from an “expert patching will work” crack.   How does this inexperience cost you big time?  In short, you may be doubling your painting costs, getting repairs and repaints done by a professional painter. 

• Paint may have poor adhesion, causing it to blister or flake – you’ll need to repaint much sooner than you think. 

• Exterior paint may fade or discolour – so you’ll be painting again soon. 

• Lumpy walls that catch the eye – and cause your resale value to nosedive. A great paint job is less about catching the eye and more about creating an overall ‘feel’ that enhances the space.  

• Poor wall repair technique can look unsightly (e.g. the patching doesn’t sit flush with the rest of the wall) and can lead to wall cracks reopening over time. The result is bumpy, lumpy, ugly walls that no amount of paint can hide. 

• Interior paint may actually highlight flaws in the walls, rather than hide them. 

We never compromise on prep. Ever. We’ve painted every kind of surface, from Cottesloe to Coolbinia, so we know what it takes to achieve a beautiful, durable paint finish. Cleaned, patched, sanded and primed – we don’t begin painting until surfaces are completely ready.  

Paint Needs Expert Understanding

We’ve literally watched paint dry for our craft. Paint is a complex substance, and no two paints work quite the same. The colour and texture of the finished product, its ability to take on the Perth sun (and kid roughhousing), the VOC content in bedroom paint, mould inhibitors – there’s a lot to consider.  

Without the necessary experience, painters can very easily get the paint choice wrong. And the wrong choice comes with a host of headaches for you.   

• Paint dries the wrong colour: To repaint, the job will need to be started from scratch, doubling your paint costs.   

• Poor quality paint: Low-quality paint goes on too thick or too thin, leading to a lumpy finish or extra coats.

• Wrong paint type: Using paint with the wrong properties for the room or surface can lead to peeling or mould – and ultimately, a repaint.

• Wrong paint finish: The wrong finish – too much gloss, not enough gloss – can negatively affect the final look of a room. Walls can look flat and even grubby, or highlight every tiny imperfection. And the reality of day-to-day living means your walls will be subject to knocks, dings and marks.    

• Inferior final paintwork: If you’re painting your Perth property to sell, a substandard paintwork finish can reduce the resale value of your home. 

The best painters know how to: 

• Our colour consultancy services empower you to choose the perfect paint colours – and our decades of experience mean we know how they’ll look when they dry.  
• We’re Dulux Accredited Master Painters, so you never have to worry about paint quality. We never compromise. 
• We understand Perth properties and how the challenging climate can affect paintwork. Our decades of expertise in testing paint and coating types enable us to choose the right products for maximum durability. 
• What we don’t know about paint finishes isn’t worth knowing! We’ll help you choose the paint finishes that transform your spaces and look great for many years to come.   
• We’re the interior house painters Perth homeowners choose to enhance the charm of their property and maximise the resale price. 

Corner Cutting is the Enemy of Professional Paint Finishes

When you get a painting quote that’s way below others, it’s worth considering how that’s possible. Chances are that the painter will be cutting corners. 

• Drips, damage and other disasters: Paint drips and swipes will ruin the finish on your walls – and they can ruin fixtures, floorboards and furniture when careless painters don’t properly protect the area before they begin. 

• Mess and stress: Inexperienced painters can overlook the finer details of good service, leaving behind mess and rubbish when the job is completed. In addition, their communication may be as patchy as their paintwork, leaving you frustrated and out of the loop about the project.

As fourth-generation Perth painters, corner cutters bother us A LOT. Not only do they leave customers with substandard paintwork, they also damage the reputation of the painting trade as a whole. And we take our trade very seriously.  

• We thoroughly prepare your space to protect your belongings and ensure an impeccable finish with no careless mistakes or rushed paintwork. 
• We always clean up after ourselves, so you’ll never be inconvenienced by mess or rubbish. We ensure all trade waste is disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible way.  
• Ongoing communication throughout your project so you’ll know exactly what to expect and can ask any questions that may arise. 

We’re Committed to Being the Best Painters in Perth

It’s very flattering to be known as the best house painters in Perth, and we’re extremely proud of our enduring family legacy. We’ve been entrusted with the restoration painting of important heritage buildings. We’ve completed huge commercial painting projects. And yes, we’ve won a lot of awards – 63 at last count. 

All of this looks great on our resume – but we never take it for granted. We believe it’s our everyday interactions with customers that matter most. With every new job comes the opportunity to prove why we’re the professional painters Perth trusts for residential and commercial painting projects.  

And we’d love to prove our reputation to you, too! To discuss your next painting project, get in touch. 

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