Roof painting in Perth
Tiled and Colorbond roof painting done the right way — proper preparation, a quality membrane system, and a warranty that actually lasts.
Fully licensed & accredited — Builders Registration BC105819 · Painters Registration PC102072 · Patent ID AU-A-2020100623
Roof painting in Perth restores a faded tile or Colorbond roof from $22 per square metre. The secret is preparation: a tiled roof is cleaned, repaired and re-pointed; a Colorbond roof is cleaned at 4000 psi and primed on any bare metal — before two coats of Dulux AcraTex membrane are applied by Dulux-accredited registered painters and backed by a 15-year paint warranty.
Roof painting is preparation, not just paint
Your roof is the crowning glory of your home, and finding painters who prepare it properly is what separates a finish that lasts from one that peels. Roof painting is 80% preparation and 20% paint. Whether it’s giving a home a makeover for sale or simply protecting the structure, the roof is too important to hand to someone treating it like a fence.
That’s why we use registered painters — the specialists we trust with roof coatings — rather than general labour. Roof painting, and particularly Colorbond roof painting, is a specialised system.
Tiled roof painting vs Colorbond roof painting
Both need thorough preparation, but by different methods. A tiled roof is high-pressure cleaned, has broken tiles replaced and the ridge and hip caps re-pointed with a flexible compound, then sealed and coated. Terracotta and previously coated tiles need extra prep, which is why they sit slightly higher at $24/m².
A Colorbond roof is a different animal: high-pressure cleaned at around 4000 psi with straight water — no chemicals needed — then a metal etch primer on any bare or rusted metal so the membrane bonds. If the preparation isn’t done to a high standard, you get poor adhesion between the metal and the paint, and it fails early.
The coating system that carries the warranty
Once prep is done, we apply one coat of primer-sealer and two top coats of water-based acrylic membrane — Dulux AcraTex — with an airless sprayer for a smooth, even finish. Colorbond comes in multiple colours to suit any home or commercial building, and the membrane range is broad too.
Because we hold Dulux AcraTex accreditation, the finished roof carries a 15-year paint warranty on top of our 10-year workmanship warranty. That combination — accredited application plus a manufacturer-backed product — is exactly what a cheap roof-paint job can’t offer.
When to paint, and when not to
Roof painting suits most tiled and Colorbond roofs that are sound but faded. It’s not a fix for a structurally failed roof — no amount of paint rescues rusted-through sheets or perished battens. If your roof is simply tired, dull or streaked with moss, painting as part of a full restoration is the transformation it needs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does roof painting last in Perth?
With proper preparation and a Dulux AcraTex system, many years — our finish carries a 15-year paint warranty.
Can any roof be painted?
Most tiled and Colorbond roofs, yes. Terracotta and previously coated roofs need extra prep and are priced slightly higher at $24/m².
How much does roof painting cost?
From $22 per square metre as part of a restoration, confirmed after a free inspection.
Is DIY roof painting a good idea?
Rarely — access, safety and preparation are the hard parts, and poor prep causes early peeling. It’s a specialist job.
Get a free quote → or call 0421 768 842. Backed by a 10-year workmanship and 15-year Dulux AcraTex paint warranty.