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Heritage and Victorian painters in Bathurst, NSW
Murrays Painting take on heritage and Victorian painting across Bathurst, NSW 2795, working from our base in Orange about 55 kilometres west. Bathurst is the oldest inland settlement in Australia and the built stock shows it, with Victorian terraces and detailed 1880s residences through the older streets and Federation bungalows further out through Kelso. That architecture needs brush work rather than spray, colour schemes matched to the period, and someone who will pick out every moulding and corbel by hand instead of rolling straight over it. John Murray inspects each job at preparation stage. We use Dulux and Porters products, carry a 12-month workmanship guarantee, and factor accommodation into larger multi-day Bathurst projects so the crew stays on site rather than losing hours to the drive.
Bathurst, NSW 2795
What this work involves in Bathurst
Oldest inland settlement in Australia. Gold rush heritage, Victorian architecture and Charles Sturt University precinct.
Gold rush architecture and what it asks for
The gold rush began here in 1851 and the money that came with it built the streetscapes people still photograph today. Along William Street and through the older residential pockets you get bracketed eaves, cast iron, rendered parapets and joinery with more profile than anything built since. None of it suits a fast job. A Victorian facade done properly might carry three or more colours, with the body, the trim and the fine detail all separated by hand. Spray equipment cannot make those decisions, which is why we brush the detail even when it takes three times as long.
Render, stone and the damp problem
A lot of Bathurst's older buildings are rendered masonry or stone, and the failure we get called to most often is paint lifting off in sheets near the base of a wall. That is almost never a paint problem. It is moisture coming up through the wall with nowhere to go, usually because someone sealed the surface with a modern film that will not let it breathe. The fix is a permeable system that lets the wall dry outward. Putting another impermeable coat over the top buys about two years.
Travelling for the work
Bathurst is a regular run for us rather than an occasional trip, and larger jobs are planned with accommodation so the crew works full days instead of burning two hours on the highway. Quotes are free and we do not add a travel charge to Bathurst work.
Included
Every heritage & federation job, Bathurst or anywhere else
The standard does not change with the postcode. Read more about our heritage & federation or see the finished work.
- 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
FAQ
Questions we get in Bathurst
If your question is not here, call John directly. He would rather have a conversation than send you to a page.
Yes, regularly. Bathurst sits about 55 kilometres east of our base in Orange and it is one of our most common working areas. For larger multi-day projects we factor accommodation in so the crew is on site for full days.
Usually. Original schemes can often be recovered from protected areas of the building, under eaves, behind downpipes or inside window reveals, where the early layers have not been weathered off. Where nothing survives we work from period-appropriate palettes rather than guessing.
Almost always rising damp meeting an impermeable paint film. The moisture cannot escape through the coating so it pushes the paint off instead. The answer is a breathable system, not a thicker one.
Reviews
What our clients say
We do not chase reviews. When clients take the time to leave one, it means something. Here is what they have to say.
Belinda Scott
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.
Luke Hughes
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.
Annie Keledjian
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.
Bruce Furnell
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.
Atalia Torino
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!
Wade Starr
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.
Solange Betise
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.
Pat Clarkstone
Really thorough job and great finish
Get a quote for heritage & federation in Bathurst
Free on-site assessment. John will walk through the scope with you and provide a detailed written quote.