Mermaid Beach
WE PAINT, BECAUSE YOU DON'T

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Trusted Mermaid Beach Painters for Homes, Roofs & Strata

We Paint Gold Coast is a family-run, QBCC and NSW licensed painting team serving Mermaid Beach, offering residential, exterior, roof, body corporate and commercial painting built for the Gold Coast’s coastal conditions and backed by a workmanship warranty and $20M insurance.

We’re a family-run, QBCC and NSW licensed team that has been painting Mermaid Beach since 2018, from original beach houses and knock-down rebuilds to the luxury homes along Hedges Avenue. Whatever the property, we prep it properly and give it a finish built to handle life this close to the sand.

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WE PAINT BECAUSE YOU DON’T
WE PAINT BECAUSE YOU DON’T

One local crew handles the lot, inside and out, from a single beach house to a full apartment block, start to finish with one point of contact. We arrive when we say we will, keep floors and furnishings protected, leave the site spotless each evening, and give you room to settle on colours. It is that straightforward approach that has Mermaid Beach owners, tenants and committees recommending us to the next street over.

From the beachfront homes along the Esplanade and renovated beach cottages to the cafes and unit blocks around Nobby Beach village, we are the house painters in Mermaid Beach that owners and strata managers keep coming back to.

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Homes & Businesses

Beachfront Homes

Renovations

Unit Blocks & Body Corporate

Nobby Beach Cafes & Shops

What can we help you with in Mermaid Beach?

Not sure where to begin? Let us know which of these sounds most like your job and we will steer you to the right page.

"I want my home painted"

A single room, a full interior, the exterior or the whole Mermaid Beach home, from an original beach house to a modern beachfront build, all handled by our own crew with colour advice whenever you need it.

"Our unit block or body corporate is due"

Clear, line-by-line pricing for the beachside unit blocks, townhouses and villa complexes right across Mermaid Beach, coordinated with your strata manager and committee.

"I've got a commercial or shopfront job"

Cafes, studios, retail and offices around Nobby Beach and along the Gold Coast Highway, repainted sharp and booked in around your busiest trading times.

The parts of Mermaid Beach we paint

We paint homes and businesses right across Mermaid Beach, from the absolute beachfront and the Esplanade to the streets around Nobby Beach village and back towards Mermaid Waters, plus neighbouring Nobby Beach, Miami and Broadbeach.

Mermaid Beach packs a lot into a narrow strip, from luxury beachfront homes and knock-down rebuilds to original beach cottages, unit blocks and the cafes around Nobby. We paint in every one of those pockets and the streets that join them. Here is a snapshot of where you will find us.

Absolute beachfront homes along the Esplanade and the oceanfront streets

Original beach cottages and renovated homes through the central streets

Knock-down rebuilds and modern coastal homes

Beachside unit blocks and townhouse complexes

Cafes, studios and retail around Nobby Beach and the highway

Neighbouring Nobby Beach, Miami, Broadbeach and Mermaid Waters

Can’t see your street on the list? Mermaid Beach is compact and we are on a job somewhere in it most weeks, so whether you are on the beachfront or back near the highway, the odds are we have painted nearby already. Get in touch and we will confirm on the spot.

Painting services we offer in Mermaid Beach

In Mermaid Beach we handle interior and exterior house painting, roof restoration, pressure washing and concrete resurfacing, alongside commercial, body corporate and apartment repaints and epoxy flooring. Every trade is done by our own employed painters, so no part of the job is handed to a subbie.

As full-service Mermaid Beach painters, we take on the whole property for homes, businesses and unit blocks across the suburb, from beachfront exteriors and cottage renos through to highway shopfronts and townhouse complexes. The same crew covers walls, roof and floors, so there are no separate trades to juggle. Here is the local run-down.

Why Mermaid Beach homes and businesses choose We Paint Gold Coast

Because a coastal finish is only as good as the prep and the crew behind it. We are a family-run team a short drive down the road in Burleigh Heads, we put only our own employed painters on site, Trent quotes every job face to face, and the work carries a written workmanship warranty. On Mermaid Beach’s exposed beachfront homes, that groundwork decides whether a repaint lasts or lets go.

A quick coat is easy for anyone. What earns us word of mouth around Mermaid Beach is the part that stays hidden: meticulous prep, the right system for an exposed beachfront, considerate work around residents and tenants, and a crew that looks after your home like their own.

Local and family run, painting Mermaid Beach homes and unit blocks from our Burleigh Heads base since 2018.

Beachfront specialists, comfortable working on exposed oceanfront homes and high-end coastal builds.

Coastal systems, premium coatings matched to beachfront, highway and back-street exposure.

Trent quotes every job personally, with a clear, itemised price and no hard sell.

Only our own employed painters on site, never subbies, so the quality stays consistent.

Fully covered, with a workmanship warranty, current QBCC and NSW Fair Trading licences and $20M public liability insurance.

Est. 2018

Family run on the Gold Coast

24+ Years

Director trade-qualified experience

100% in-house

Qualified painters, no subcontractors

$20M

Public liability insurance

Recent painting projects in and around Mermaid Beach

A sample of the jobs we have wrapped up lately around Mermaid Beach and the central Gold Coast, from beachfront exteriors and cottage makeovers to interior refreshes, unit block repaints and roof restorations.

Aerial view of a freshly repainted white two storey waterfront home in Clear Island Waters, We Paint Gold Coast

Waterfront Home · Clear Island Waters

A beautiful home deserves an equally beautiful finish. This two-storey waterfront property in Clear Island Waters was repainted inside and out with crisp lines, flawless finishes and attention to every last detail, from the rendered exterior and roof trims down to the internal doors and skirtings.
Freshly painted multi-level architectural home in Burleigh with glass balustrades, We Paint Gold Coast

Architectural Home · Burleigh

Fresh architectural paintwork on a multi-level home in Burleigh. Rendered walls, balconies and trims were finished in clean, modern tones with sharp lines around the glass balustrades, and the garage floor was prepped for an epoxy finish to complete the space.
White painted patio extension and pool area on a Broadbeach Waters waterfront home

Waterfront Home · Broadbeach Waters

Working with Whitehead Built Constructions on a waterfront home in Broadbeach Waters. The new patio extension, pool surrounds and double carport were painted in crisp whites to tie the additions into the existing house, with clean lines around the glass balustrades and timber decking.

What Mermaid Beach homeowners say

The feedback we hear around Mermaid Beach keeps circling the same points: an easy crew to have on site, a home or block handed back clean and tidy, and a finish that has stood up to the salt and sun. Here are a few of their words.

Mermaid Beach Painting FAQs

Most Mermaid Beach exteriors need repainting every 5 to 7 years, and right on the beachfront it is at the shorter end because the salt and UV are relentless; a few streets back you will usually get a little longer. Interiors tend to last 7 to 10 years. Either way, an annual wash-down and the odd touch-up will help any finish go the distance.

Yes, it is a big part of what we do here. Mermaid Beach has some of the Coast’s most exposed and high-end homes, especially along Hedges Avenue, and we are comfortable working on premium beachfront properties. We use premium coastal systems, protect finishes and landscaping while we work, and give the kind of tidy, careful job these homes call for.

The right system depends on your surface and how exposed it is. For Mermaid Beach we mostly turn to premium coastal ranges from Dulux, Wattyl and Resene, such as Dulux Weathershield and Wattyl Solagard, which cope with salt, humidity and UV and carry a 20 year manufacturer product warranty when applied over proper prep. Trent confirms the exact system at the quote.

As a rough guide, a 3 bed interior repaint in Mermaid Beach starts from around $5,500 and a single-storey exterior from around $8,000. Every job is still priced on its own, because size, condition and the prep the coast has created all move the figure, and exposed beachfront homes usually need the most groundwork. See the pricing page for more, or book an in-home quote with Trent for an exact figure.

Yes, fully. We Paint Gold Coast holds QBCC licence No. 15040055 and NSW Fair Trading contractor licence No. 169899C and carries $20M in public liability insurance, so you stay covered the whole time we are on your property. Every painter on site is one of our own qualified employees, not a subcontractor.

Yes. We look after body corporate and apartment complexes right across Mermaid Beach, from beachside unit blocks to townhouse and villa groups. We take on full repaints and cyclical maintenance in step with your strata manager and committee, phasing the work around residents and parking, keeping common areas safe and tidy, and setting up a rolling schedule so the complex stays sharp between full repaints.

Yes, every Mermaid Beach quote is free and no-obligation. Trent visits the property, talks through what you have in mind, weighs up the prep involved, and sends back a clear, itemised price. No pressure and no sales push, just an honest quote to mull over in your own time.

Most Mermaid Beach homes take somewhere between 3 and 7 working days, depending on size, condition and whether it is interior, exterior or the lot. A single room can be a one-day job, while a full repaint with heavy prep on an exposed beachfront place runs longer. Trent gives you a realistic timeframe and a start date to suit when he quotes.

Painting for Mermaid Beach's coastal conditions

Yes, the coast really tests paint. Salt spray, harsh UV and humidity break exterior coatings down faster in Mermaid Beach than they ever would inland, and the beachfront homes bear the brunt of it. That is why proper prep and a premium coastal system count for far more than the cheapest quote. Done right, a repaint here lasts for years instead of fading or peeling inside a season or two.

The beachfront lifestyle that draws people to Mermaid Beach is also what wears paintwork down. Homes right near the sand take the full force of the weather, while even the streets back towards the highway do not escape it.

Cut corners on prep or choose the wrong product here and the coast exposes it quickly, in peeling, salt staining and chalky, faded colour. We take the opposite route: wash and treat every surface for the exposure it faces, tackle any salt or mould rather than painting over it, then apply a premium coastal system rated for the job. That is how a finish still looks sharp years down the track.

And with our Burleigh Heads base just down the road, Mermaid Beach is only a few minutes away, so we are quick to turn around quotes, start dates and any touch-ups later on.

Painters in Mermaid Beach and across the central Gold Coast

We are based in nearby Burleigh Heads and paint homes, businesses and unit blocks right across the central Gold Coast, Mermaid Beach included and every suburb around it.

We work throughout the neighbouring suburbs too, including Miami, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Sorrento and Hope Island. Right on the edge of Mermaid Beach? Just get in touch and we will let you know if you fall inside our patch.

Give your Mermaid Beach property a finish that lasts

Whether it is freshening a home for sale, recoating a weather-beaten beachfront exterior, restoring a roof, repainting a unit block or sharpening up a highway shopfront, you get the same local crew, premium coatings and prep-first approach every time. Call the team or send an enquiry and we will be straight back to you within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation quote.

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Commercial Painting

Reliable, in-house commercial painting for warehouses, factories, offices, retail and hospitality fit-outs, delivered on time and around your trades.

Residential Painting

Whole-home repaints, new builds and full renovations for Gold Coast homeowners who want the job done properly, with patient colour selection.

Body Corporate Painting

Detailed, no-surprise quotes for apartment complexes, townhouses and strata buildings, with safe multi-storey access by cherry picker and scissor lift.

Interior Painting

Clean, low-disruption interior repaints with dust-free sanding and same-day occupancy water-based options for sensitive households.

Exterior Painting

Coastal-grade exterior repaints built for Gold Coast salt air, humidity and UV, using premium Dulux and Wattyl systems.

Roof Restoration

Roof cleaning, repairs and recoating to bring tired tile and metal roofs back to life.

Concrete Resurfacing

Hone and seal, pressure wash and paint, epoxy flake and polished concrete finishes for driveways, patios and floors.

Epoxy Flooring

Hard-wearing epoxy floor systems for garages, warehouses and commercial spaces, handled fully in-house rather than contracted out.

Pressure Washing

Standard pressure washing and gentle soft washing for render, paths, driveways and exteriors, plus graffiti removal.

After Care & Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance and repaint plans for homes, strata buildings and commercial sites, so your investment keeps looking its best.

Who We Are

Meet the local, family run team behind the brush, how we work, and why our clients keep calling us back.

Blog

Painting tips, colour advice and practical guides from the crew: what to do, what to avoid, and how to get a longer-lasting finish on the Gold Coast.

Pricing

Clear, realistic pricing guidance, what affects the cost of painting, and how to get a detailed, itemised quote with no surprises.

Based in Burleigh Heads     ·     Serving Byron Bay to Sunshine Coast

Cyana Ferguson

Painter

Cyana is one of the proud women in the trade, and the kind of painter you want on the precision work. She picked up a brush five years ago after her boyfriend (a painter himself) nudged her toward the trade, and she has not looked back. She finished her Cert III in Painting and Decorating in 2024 and was a finalist for Apprentice of the Year in both 2022 and 2024, no small feat. On site, she is known for her careful, patient hand: clean cutting in along colour changes, and the meticulous prep and gloss work on trims, frames and doors.

Born on 19 April, Cyana shares her birthday with Kate Hudson, and the two would get along famously: a love of good food, a strong creative streak, and a zest for life all round. Off the tools, you will find Cyana painting artistically in her own time, dabbling in arts and craft, or hunting down a good feed.

Daniel Yeowart

Painter

Daniel is now in his sixth year on the tools and has built his name on high-end residential new builds right across the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers. As a Painter with the We Paint Gold Coast crew, he is trained up on the spray gun and brings the clean, considered finish that brand new homes call for. Cert III qualified in Painting and Decorating, he is the kind of hand who takes pride in getting it right the first time.

Born on 26 December, Daniel shares his birthday with Jared Leto, a man who balances a flat out career with a genuine love of the outdoors and adventure. Daniel is cut from the same cloth: easygoing, always good for a yarn, and happiest once the workday is done. When the rollers are down, you will find him with his family, out in the surf, or kicking back with a cold one at the pub.

Bryce McInally

Leading Hand Painter

Bryce brings seven years of trade-qualified painting experience to the team, with work spanning Brisbane, the Gold Coast and across New South Wales. He started his apprenticeship in 2019, worked for a small business on new housing estates, moved across to commercial high-rise work, and now puts his hand to high-end new homes with the We Paint Gold Coast crew. As Leading Hand Painter, his specialty is spray work on gloss framework and the patient art of staining timbers, with prep work where he takes the most pride.

Bryce stands by the team motto, “We paint because you don’t,” a line that captures the no-shortcuts mindset he brings to every job. Born on 12 June, he shares his birthday with George H.W. Bush, a man who would happily ditch any obligation for a rod, a boat and a quiet stretch of water. Bryce is cut from the same cloth: when the brushes are down, you will find him fishing on land or out on his boat, or kicking back with his girlfriend and family.

Rafael Tinoco Vilaca

Painter

Rafael brings six years in the trade to We Paint Gold Coast, having worked his way up from apprentice to supervisor and now running jobs from start to finish. A licensed painter, he has experience across every corner of the painting business, and working on new builds is well and truly his cup of tea. On the tools or steering a site, he brings the same steady, do-it-properly approach to every job.

Rafael lives by the saying “The present time has no advantage over every other: it is our own,” a reminder to make the most of life now rather than dwelling on the past or the future. Born on 26 July, he shares his birthday with Mick Jagger, a frontman known for leading from the front and wringing every last drop out of life, the same zest Rafael brings to running a site and living well. Off the tools, he is happiest out in nature: down the beach, chasing waterfalls, out on a hike, camping, or firing up the BBQ.

Sammy

Supervisor

G’day, meet Sammy. Seventeen years in the trade and still going strong, this fella has well and truly earned his stripes. He cut his teeth doing two years of hard yakka with Dynacoat, criss-crossing Australia knocking over commercial jobs, before pulling up with the We Paint Gold Coast crew coming up nine years ago and grafting his way up to Supervisor. Spraying, roof restoration, new builds, repaints, texturing: you name it, and if it’s got anything to do with painting, Sammy’s your man. On the tools or running the show, he gets the job done properly and doesn’t muck about.

His motto is fair dinkum gold: “you can’t paint without paint.” Simple, cheeky, and true as they come. Born on 5 December, Sammy shares his birthday with Walt Disney, a bloke who started with one little sketch and built the whole lot from the ground up, much like Sammy going from a set of apprentice hands to running the crew. And when the brushes are down? You’ll catch him smacking a few balls round the golf course, putting in the hard yards at the gym, chasing a wave down the beach, or cracking a cold one. Good onya, Sammy.

Dannikah Woods

Operations Manager

Dannikah is the engine room of We Paint Gold Coast. As Operations Manager she oversees the daily run sheet, project coordination, client relations and team management, keeping residential and commercial projects flowing smoothly across South East Queensland. Known for her strong organisational skills, sharp attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, she holds every job to the team’s highest standard, from first quote through to final walk-through.

Her favourite saying, “You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets,” sums up the always-doing, always-moving energy she brings to every project. Born on 4 June, Dannikah shares her birthday with Angelina Jolie, a woman known for juggling motherhood, family and a high-output career with equal dedication, qualities Dannikah lives daily. When not at her desk, Dannikah is happiest outdoors with her kids and family, or shopping up a storm at Pac Fair.

Trent Delaney

Director
Trent is the heart and the hands of the business. Qualified at 19 and now sitting on more than 24 years in the trade, he brings family painting heritage, a decade of running his own company down in Wagga, and a genuine love of teaching the team his tricks. He quotes every job personally, so the person planning your project is the same person who sets the standard.
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Based in Burleigh Heads     ·     Serving Byron Bay to Sunshine Coast

EVERYTHING WE PAINT
From large commercial projects to the family home, plus the specialty work most painters send elsewhere, our in-house team covers it all on the Gold Coast.

Based in Burleigh Heads     ·     Serving Byron Bay to Sunshine Coast