Wondering when your home is due for a repaint? Here's how often you should paint inside and out in Geelong and Melbourne — and the signs that tell you it's time.
Quality Painting Group
Published: September 19, 2026 · 7 min read
There's no single answer that fits every home. How often you should repaint depends on the surface, the paint quality, the weather and how much wear your home sees. As a general guide, most homeowners should repaint their interior every 5–7 years and their exterior every 5–10 years. Here's the full breakdown by surface.
| Surface | Recommended Interval |
|---|---|
| Interior walls | 5–7 years |
| Interior ceilings & trim | 7–10 years |
| Exterior timber / weatherboard | 5–7 years |
| Rendered / masonry exterior | 7–10 years |
| Decks & timber features | 2–3 years (stain/oil) |
| Fences | 3–5 years |
| Roof (tile or metal) | 10–15 years |
Rule of thumb: Quality paint, applied properly over good preparation, lasts significantly longer than cheap paint slapped on quickly. Investing in a professional job once usually beats repainting twice as often.
If you wipe a wall and your hand comes away dusty with paint colour, the binder has broken down and the paint is failing.
Once paint lifts, moisture can reach the substrate and cause rot. Don't delay — this only gets more expensive.
Persistent damp patches or mould suggest a moisture issue — treat it before recoating, not after.
Common questions about timing your next repaint.
Quality Painting Group has over 21 years' experience painting homes across Geelong, the Surf Coast and Melbourne. We'll assess your surfaces and tell you honestly what needs doing — and when.
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