Heritage and Federation painters in Orange, NSW
Period homes across the Bletchington, Dalton, Bowen and Blackmans Swamp conservation areas, prepared and brushed the way they were built.
- Over 50 years on Central West period homes
- Older paint layers assessed before any sanding starts
- Brush-applied finishes on detailed timber
- No travel fee anywhere in Orange
Answered by John himself, not a call centre.
What painting services are available in Orange?
Every job gets the same treatment: thorough preparation, Dulux materials, supervision by John himself, and a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Services / Heritage & Federation / Orange
Murrays Painting are heritage and Federation painting specialists based in Orange, NSW 2800. John Murray has worked on period homes across the Central West for over 50 years, including properties inside the Bletchington, Dalton, Bowen and Blackmans Swamp heritage conservation areas. Heritage work here means brush-applied finishes on detailed timber, colour schemes that suit the era of the house, and preparation that accounts for paint layers going back a century. Most Federation homes in Orange carry lead paint under the top coats, which changes how a surface can be stripped and sanded. Every job is inspected by John personally at preparation stage, uses Dulux and Porters products, and carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Quotes are free and there is no travel fee anywhere in Orange.
Why people in Orange 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.
Orange, NSW 2800
What this work involves in Orange
Home base. Australia's Colour City. Federation homes, heritage conservation areas and modern estates across the city.
What 862 metres does to a heritage facade
Orange sits higher than almost any city in NSW, and the weather is the reason heritage paintwork here fails early. Frost lands five to eight months of the year, summer pushes past 35 degrees, and the UV at this elevation is harder on a south-facing wall than most people expect. On a Federation home that usually shows up first in the timber. Window joinery, verandah posts and fascia boards move with the temperature swing, the old film cracks, moisture gets behind it, and the rot starts somewhere you cannot see. We time exterior heritage work around the frost window rather than the calendar, because a coat applied on a cold surface will not cure properly no matter how good the paint is.
Working inside a conservation area
Orange has four heritage conservation areas and the Bletchington precinct alone holds more than 200 heritage homes. If your property sits inside one, exterior colour can be subject to council controls and a scheme that suits the period will generally get through without trouble where a modern palette will not. We have painted hundreds of homes across Orange over the past two decades and know which streets fall inside which precinct. If you are not sure whether yours does, we can tell you at the quote.
Lead paint and older homes
Anything built before about 1970 in Orange is likely to have lead in the older layers, and Federation-era homes almost certainly do. That rules out dry sanding and heat guns on those surfaces. We contain the area, use wet methods, and dispose of the waste properly. It is slower and it costs more than pretending the problem is not there, which is exactly why it matters who you get to do it.
Included
Every heritage & federation job, Orange 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
How it works, from first call to finished job
Four steps, no surprises. Most people are put off calling a tradesman because they do not know what happens next. Here is exactly what happens next.
01
You get in touch
Call John on 0483 922 536 or fill in the form. He answers his own phone, so you are talking to the person who will be doing the work.
02
He comes and looks at it
At a time that suits you. He walks the job, talks through colours and finishes, and answers whatever you want to ask. No charge and no pressure.
03
You get a written quote
An itemised price with the preparation spelled out, so you can see exactly what is included rather than guessing at a number on a text message.
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We paint it and check it with you
Floors and furniture protected, tidied up each day, and a walk through together at the end. Backed by the 12-month guarantee.
Commercial painters in Orange, NSW
Offices, retail, hospitality and small commercial builds. Minimal disruption, professional finish
Interior painters in Orange, NSW
Walls, ceilings, woodwork, feature walls and full interior repaints for homes across Central West NSW
Exterior painters in Orange, NSW
Weatherboard, brick, render and cladding. Thorough preparation for Central West conditions
What our clients say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Really thorough job and great finish
Always found John and his team to be professional, just getting the job done.
Recent work
A selection of jobs from across the Central West.
FAQ
Questions we get in Orange
If your question is not here, call John directly. He would rather have a conversation than send you to a page.
It depends on whether the property is individually listed or sits inside one of the four conservation areas, and on whether you are changing the colour scheme. Repainting in the existing scheme is usually straightforward. A change of colour on a listed facade can need approval from Orange City Council. We can talk you through where your property sits when we quote.
Late spring through to early autumn. The limiting factor is frost rather than heat, because paint applied to a surface that drops below curing temperature overnight will not form a proper film. We schedule exterior heritage work around that window and keep interior work for the colder months.
A large period home taken back properly, inside and out, is measured in months rather than weeks. The preparation is most of the job. Belinda Scott's double storey timber residence ran across many months of labour, and that is a fair reflection of what a complex heritage property actually needs.
Get a quote for heritage & federation in Orange
Free on-site assessment. John will walk through the scope with you and provide a detailed written quote.