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Red hallway archway leading to a walk in robe with white joinery by Murrays Painting, Orange NSW

Feature walls, stripes and painted murals

Single walls, striped schemes and painted murals, set out and cut in by hand

  • Crisp lines, no bleed under the tape
  • Stripes set out to the room, not the corner
  • Colour tested on the wall before you commit
  • Free quotes, no travel fee in Orange
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5.0 EXCELLENT
5 Stars Based on 9 Reviews

Answered by John himself, not a call centre.

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John comes out, looks at the job, and gives you a written price. No cost, no pressure.

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Overview

What to expect

A feature wall lives or dies on its edges. A colour that stops in a wobbly line, or a stripe that drifts a few millimetres over three metres, undoes whatever the colour was meant to do. Setting out matters more than the painting: rooms are rarely square, so stripes get spaced to the wall you can actually see rather than measured off a corner that is out of plumb. John cuts these in by hand and seals the tape line before the second colour goes anywhere near it.

What is included

  • Single feature walls in any finish
  • Striped and blocked colour schemes
  • Painted murals and signage-style work
  • Test patches on the wall before you commit
  • Tape lines sealed so nothing bleeds
  • Panelling and VJ boards where the feature is the texture
Repainted charcoal parapet above a brick colonnade at a university courtyard in Orange NSW

Why people in the Central West choose Murrays Painting

Over 50 years in the trade

Over fifty years in the trade. There is very little John has not already seen go wrong on a house, which is mostly what experience buys you.

John quotes it and supervises it

He prices the job himself and checks the preparation before a topcoat goes on, with Ron running the crew on site. The same two people from the quote to the last coat.

Preparation comes first

Most of the work happens before any colour appears. Sanding, filling, priming and sealing are what decide whether the finish lasts three years or fifteen.

Dulux and Porters materials

Premium paint on every job, with oil-based sealers on woodwork. Cheaper products cost less on the invoice and more on the repaint.

12-month workmanship guarantee

Twelve months on labour and materials. If something is not right in that time, John comes back and sorts it out.

Licensed, insured, reviewed

NSW licence 155166C, public liability and workers compensation, and a five star rating on Google from customers across the Central West.

Recent work

Feature Walls & Murals projects

Large geometric mural painted across a besser block wall as public art for Orange City Council
Rainbow stripe treatment painted on a white brick wall at a taxi rank as public art for Orange City Council
Period home interior painted in two tones with dado and picture rail detail, Orange NSW
Heritage hallway with a striped feature wall, Orange NSW
Heritage fireplace with a painted feature wall, Orange NSW
Commercial interior with a black feature wall, Central West NSW
Commercial stripe mural painted on an exterior wall, Orange NSW
VJ panel feature wall in progress

How it works

It lives or dies on the edges

Colour choice is the easy half. What people notice is whether the lines are straight and whether anything bled.

01

Set out to the room

Rooms are rarely square, so stripes and blocks get spaced against the wall you actually see rather than measured off a corner that is out of plumb.

02

Test on the wall

Large patches painted in place so you see the colour in your own light, morning and evening, before committing.

03

Base and seal the line

Base colour first, then the tape line sealed with that same colour so the feature coat has nothing to bleed under.

04

Cut in by hand

John cuts the edges himself. Tape gets pulled while the paint is still giving, which is what keeps the line sharp.

What our clients say

5.0 EXCELLENT
5 Stars Based on 9 Reviews
We are repeat customers and have once again been extremely happy with the quality of work and service provided. We recently had both the interior and exterior of our home painted, and the results were outstanding. The attention to detail was exceptional, and the quality of the workmanship really shows in the finished product. The entire team was professional, friendly, respectful and a pleasure to have around our home. They took great care throughout the job, kept everything tidy and ensured every detail was finished to a high standard. There's a reason we chose to use them again, and we wouldn't hesitate to do so in the future.
JJodi GriffithsGoogle review
I've used John and the team at Murrays Painting on several projects now and have always been very happy with their work. The quality is consistently high, they're punctual, reliable and communication is always great. As a builder, it's important to have trades you can trust, and I'd have no hesitation recommending Murrays Painting.
LLuke HughesGoogle review
John and his team did an amazing job of a very complex project. Their quote was extremely reasonable compared to other quotes received. Their attention to detail throughout the project was impeccable. The work involved a total repaint, both externally and internally, of a very large timber double storey historic residence. The final magnificent result of their many months of labour are a reflection of their understanding and pride for their profession.
BBelinda ScottGoogle review
John Murray's crew were excellent, very reliable, trustworthy and easy to have around my home. They did a fantastic job with the interior and exterior of my terrace house and finished the work on time and budget. I would highly recommend them and confidently refer them.
AAnnie KeledjianGoogle review
John and his team painted the exterior of my two story commercial building in Orange, plus some internal painting as well. Overall I am very happy with the quality of the jobs.
BBruce FurnellGoogle review
John and his team at Murray's Painting were fantastic! They were professional, reliable and always showed up when they said they would. We're so happy with the finished result and the quality of their work. We would definitely use them again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to friends and family. Highly recommend!
AAtalia TorinoGoogle review
John and his team are reliable, efficient and good to work with. Together, they share a depth of experience, and get the job done right. All Starr Constructions.
WWade StarrGoogle review
Murray's painting were quick, professional, easy to communicate with and did an amazing job. The workmanship was above expectation and I love how they guided me with the whole project. I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend them.
SSolange BetiseFacebook review
Really thorough job and great finish
PPat ClarkstoneGoogle review
Always found John and his team to be professional, just getting the job done.
SShona HartleyGoogle review

Recent work

A selection of jobs from across the Central West.

Heritage hallway with archway and fretwork
Heritage hallway entry with a striped orange and cream upper wall and timber floor, Orange NSW
Heritage front door with leadlight panels
Heritage verandah columns painted white with dark trim, Orange NSW
Heritage mansion turret bay window being painted from a cherry picker, Central West NSW
Heritage mansion turret with picked-out timber detail, Central West NSW
Heritage mansion painting from cherry picker
Unfinished room with dark green walls and a rural outlook, Central West NSW

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

No. John comes out, looks at the job with you and gives you an estimate on site, a written quote, or both. He handles every quote himself rather than sending someone else. On jobs far enough out that they need travel or a night away, those costs are quoted as part of the job so you can see them.

Every job carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee. John inspects at the preparation stage, which is where most problems are still cheap to fix, and again at the end. If something needs attention after that, call him.

Around $500 excluding GST. Below that the setup and travel usually cost more than the work is worth, and John will tell you straight rather than quote you something silly.

It depends on the surfaces more than the size, which is why there is no price list here. John prices per room, per hour, per square metre or per day depending on what suits the job, plus materials. The only accurate answer comes from him seeing it, and that visit is free.

Heritage hallway with stained glass door

Get a quote for feature walls & murals

Free on-site assessment. John will walk through the scope with you and provide a detailed written quote.

5.0 EXCELLENT
5 Stars Based on 9 Reviews