The best painters in Canberra for 2027 are C&C Painting Group, Paint Plus Canberra, Canberra Painting Service, Van Duren Painting, ACT Painting Services, Golden Brush Painting, Luminous Ace Painting & Decorating, Paint 2 Impress, Fusion Painting and ASF Painting & Decorating. This list is part of our Canberra business services hub.
Canberra is hard on paint. Strong summer UV, frosty winters and big daily temperature swings mean exterior coatings fade and crack faster than in milder cities, so surface preparation and the right product system matter as much as the topcoat.
Many inner suburbs also have heritage-listed or character homes where colour and material choices need care, while newer suburbs are full of rendered townhouses that need specialist render repairs before repainting.
This list of top painters in Canberra covers family businesses, heritage specialists and teams that handle strata and commercial work. If you are renovating more broadly, see our lists of builders in Canberra and roofing companies in Canberra.
C&C Painting Group is a Canberra painting and decorating company founded in 2018 by Tanya and Luke Chamberlain. It has delivered hundreds of residential, commercial and government projects.
The team is Dulux Accredited and has won multiple Master Painters Awards for Excellence, and it also offers decorative concrete resurfacing and render repairs.
Paint Plus Canberra is a multi-award-winning team of trade-qualified painters and decorators covering residential, commercial, heritage and government work.
It is one of the few Canberra painting businesses that also installs wallpaper, and it is Dulux Accredited.
Canberra Painting Service has served the region since 1992, covering painting, rendering, decorating and specialised finishes for residential, commercial and government clients.
New owners Colin and Alison took over in 2024, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience.
Golden Brush Painting is a Griffith-based business that specialises in residential repainting, with new homes and commercial projects also on its books.
It focuses on customer service and detail, which suits owners refreshing an established home.
Luminous Ace Painting & Decorating is a family business with more than 20 years of experience across residential, commercial, government, strata and body corporate painting.
It offers spray painting and eco-friendly paint options for clients who want lower odour or faster turnarounds.
Led by proprietor Ashley Barber, Paint 2 Impress has more than 20 years of local experience delivering commercial and residential painting across the Canberra region.
It is a solid choice for offices, shopfronts and investment properties that need minimal disruption.
Fusion Painting is a family-run team of professional painters working across the Canberra region, using Dulux products and careful preparation techniques.
A small team like this suits homeowners who want the same painters on site from start to finish.
ASF Painting & Decorating is an owner-led business based in Narrabundah, recommended locally for residential and commercial painting.
Customers single out the owner’s approach to each job, which suits detailed interior work in older homes.
How We Chose
We started from Canberra business directories, local review platforms and Master Painters Association membership, then checked each company’s website, services and stated experience. We favoured local businesses with clear specialties, accreditation and consistent positive reviews. Read more about how we research and rank.
How To Choose A Painter In Canberra
How Often Should I Repaint My Exterior In Canberra?
Many Canberra homes need an exterior repaint every seven to ten years because of strong UV and frost. North and west facing walls usually fail first, so inspect them each spring.
What Does Dulux Accreditation Mean?
Dulux Accredited Painters meet standards for qualifications, insurance and workmanship, and eligible jobs can carry a Dulux warranty. Ask whether your project qualifies.
Do I Need Approval To Repaint A Heritage Home?
If your home is heritage listed or in a heritage precinct, check ACT heritage guidelines before changing colours or materials. A painter with heritage experience can advise on suitable products.
What Should A Painting Quote Include?
A good quote lists surface preparation, the number of coats, product brand and system, repairs, access equipment and cleanup. Ask for it in writing and compare like for like.
Conclusion
For larger residential and strata projects, C&C Painting Group and Paint Plus Canberra are the strongest all-round choices, while Canberra Painting Service and Van Duren bring decades of local history.
Also worth a look: Golden Brush for inner south repaints, Luminous Ace for strata work and Paint 2 Impress for commercial premises.
Whoever you choose, get at least two written quotes, confirm insurance and ask which product system and warranty apply.
