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Heritage & Federation
Overview
What to expect
Federation homes are all brush work. Three colours minimum, often more, with every moulding, corbel and fretwork picked out by hand. The timber profiles on a century-old verandah post were carved to catch light and shadow, and they deserve paint applied with the same care they were shaped with. We work with heritage consultants and Orange City Council when the project requires it.
What is included
- Hand-applied brush work on all detailed joinery
- Heritage colour palette sourcing and matching
- Timber repair with sympathetic materials
- Collaboration with heritage consultants and council
- Experience with Millthorpe, Carcoar and Orange heritage homes
- Careful protection of original architectural details
Recent work
Heritage & Federation projects
How it works
Respecting the craft of the original builders
Heritage and federation homes need a painter who understands period details, correct preparation methods and sympathetic colour palettes. No shortcuts.
Heritage assessment
John inspects the property for period details — fretwork, mouldings, original timbers — and discusses appropriate colours.
Careful preparation
Lead paint testing where needed. Gentle stripping of failed coatings, repair of ornamental details, correct primers applied.
Period-correct application
Traditional and modern techniques combined. Feature colours highlight architectural details the way the original builders intended.
Quality handover
Detailed walk-through of every restored element. Your heritage home looking its best for the next generation.
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Reviews
What our clients say
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Pat Clarkstone
7 reviews · 3 years ago
Really thorough job and great finish
Get a quote for heritage & federation
Free on-site assessment. John will walk through the scope with you and provide a detailed written quote.