Maintenance · Tweed Heads
Fixing Peeling Paint on Coastal Homes — Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Peeling paint isn't a paint problem — it's a prep problem. Here's how we fix it properly so it doesn't come back in 12 months.
The four real causes of peeling paint
Almost every peeling-paint job we inspect in Tweed Heads traces back to one of four causes: moisture trapped behind the paint, salt deposits not washed off before repainting, painting over chalking render, or applying acrylic over an old oil-based system without a binding primer.
The fix sequence
There's no shortcut — patching over a peel almost always re-peels within a year.
- Scrape every loose edge back to firmly adhered paint
- High-pressure wash to remove salt, chalking and mould
- Let the substrate dry fully — minimum 48 hours
- Spot-prime bare areas with the correct primer for the substrate
- Apply two finish coats of a coastal-rated acrylic
When peeling is a bigger problem
Peeling around window frames, door reveals or roof eaves often means water is getting in from above. We always check flashings, gutters and sealant before quoting a paint repair — there's no point repainting until the leak is fixed.
Get a free quote from a licensed exterior painter in Tweed Heads
Munn & Co. Finishes is fully licensed in NSW (461243C) and QLD (15536255), insured and based locally — so we can usually quote Tweed Heads jobs within 24–48 hours. Call 0444 528 452 or request a free written quote online and we'll walk the job with you, photograph problem areas and send a clear, fixed-price scope before any work begins.
Peeling paint coastal homes — frequently asked questions
- How much does peeling paint coastal homes cost in Tweed Heads?
- Pricing in Tweed Heads depends on size, access and how much preparation each surface needs. As a guide, interior repaints start around $3,000 and full exteriors around $5,000 — your written quote fixes the number before we start.
- How long does the job take?
- Most residential jobs in Tweed Heads run 3–7 working days. We give you a start and finish date in the quote and keep to it.
- Do you guarantee the work?
- Yes. Workmanship is guaranteed and manufacturer warranties on the specified paint systems are passed through to you in writing.
- Are you licensed and insured to work in Tweed Heads?
- Yes. Munn & Co. Finishes holds an NSW painting licence and a QLD QBCC licence, and we carry full public liability insurance. Licence and insurance details are supplied in writing with every Tweed Heads quote.
- How do I get a quote for peeling paint coastal homes in Tweed Heads?
- Call 0400 000 000 or send the online quote form. We book a free on-site walkthrough in Tweed Heads, then send a fixed written quote — surfaces, products, coats and timeline — usually within 24–48 hours.