✨ Interior Painting Carlton — How We Transformed a 100-Year-Old Terrace Home
If you’ve ever walked through Carlton and admired the character of its heritage terraces, you know how beautiful and delicate these properties can be.
So when a homeowner contacted us about interior painting for their Carlton terrace, we knew it wasn’t just about freshening up a few walls. It was about restoring charm, repairing damage from years of neglect, and making the space feel warm, clean, and ready for new tenants.
🧭 The Backstory
This 100-year-old home on Drummond Street had seen better days. Previous tenants hadn’t looked after it, and recent renovation work, including new floorboards, had caused additional damage to the already tired walls.
The owner had just wrapped up major upgrades and wanted to finish strong with a full interior painting project in Carlton. Their goal? Brighten the space, enhance rental appeal, and respect the heritage features that made the property special.
🎯 The Interior Painting Plan
At Melbourne City Maintenance, we’ve been painting Carlton homes since 2005. We specialise in interior painting services for heritage homes, and we know how to work around fragile plaster, period features, and tight timelines.
Here’s how we approached this Carlton repaint:
1. Surface Preparation
- Repaired cracks, dents, and plaster damage
- Filled picture hook holes and screw marks
- Sanded timber trims, doors, skirtings, and ceilings
- Cleaned all surfaces before painting
2. Undercoating
- Applied undercoat to all bare plaster for adhesion
- Used stain-blocking primer where needed
3. Premium Topcoat Application
- Painted all walls, ceilings, doors, and trims in Dulux Natural White
- Used varied sheen levels for depth and contrast
- Ensured even coverage with proper drying between coats
4. Detail Work for Heritage Features
- Repainted wardrobes (originally pink!) for a fresh, modern finish
- Restored the stairwell and handrail with gloss enamel
- Used extension ladders to reach difficult high spaces
💬 Why Interior Painting Is Essential for Carlton Rentals
If you’re preparing a property for lease, interior painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to:
- Attract high-quality tenants
- Boost the home’s market appeal
- Increase rental income
- Protect heritage features with quality finishes
For this Carlton property, the freshly painted walls reflected natural light, made the rooms feel larger, and gave prospective tenants a clean, welcoming first impression.
🧱 Timing the Painting Right
One of the most common questions we get from homeowners is:
“Should we paint before or after carpet installation?”
We always recommend painting first, and that’s exactly what we did here. With the old carpet already removed, our team had full access to the floors and trims, which meant no need for drop sheets or awkward cutting in.
🏡 The End Result
In just 7 days, with a dedicated 3-person crew, we delivered a full transformation:
- Fresh, timeless colour scheme
- Flawless walls and ceilings
- Crisp trim detailing
- A stairwell that now feels like a design feature, not an afterthought
The owner was thrilled. They left us a five-star review and plan to engage our team again for future property maintenance.
✅ Why Choose Melbourne City Maintenance for Interior Painting in Carlton?
We’re not your average painters. We’re heritage home specialists who understand what it takes to get the details right, especially in older homes across Carlton and Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Here’s what sets us apart:
✔️ Over 20 years of painting experience
✔️ Attention to detail — we repair before we paint
✔️ Use of premium Dulux and Haymes paints
✔️ Local knowledge of Carlton’s heritage homes
✔️ Consistently rated 5 stars by our clients
📍 Interior Painting Carlton – Let’s Bring Your Home to Life
Whether you’re restoring a family home or refreshing an investment property, our team is here to help.
📞 Call Raph on 0413 315 160 to book your free quote
📍 Interior Painting Specialists – Carlton and surrounding suburbs
🌐 melbournecitymaintenance.com.au
👀 By the Way…
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We’ve been painting Melbourne since 2005, including Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, Clifton Hill, and Fairfield. We handle everything from interior painting and rotten weatherboard repairs to body corporate and commercial painting.
We proudly use and recommend Haymes Paints, Australian-owned, top-quality, and made for Melbourne’s changing weather.
