Full Home Exterior Makeover

The Peterson family's coastal home on Beach Road in Torquay had been battered by years of salt-laden winds, intense UV exposure, and seasonal storms. What was once a beautiful beach house had become weathered and tired, with the exterior paint failing across all surfaces. The Petersons wanted a complete exterior makeover that would not only restore the home's appearance but also provide long-lasting protection against the harsh coastal environment.

Our team has extensive experience with coastal properties and understands the unique challenges they face. We recommended a premium three-coat paint system with marine-grade primers specifically formulated to withstand salt spray, UV degradation, and moisture — the three biggest threats to coastal paint jobs.

• Full exterior preparation including pressure washing and salt removal
• Marine-grade primer application across all surfaces
• Three-coat premium paint system for maximum durability
• Contemporary grey colour palette with white trim details
• Garage door, fence, and letterbox included in the makeover
• All guttering, downpipes, and fascias repainted to match

Problem

The coastal location had accelerated paint deterioration dramatically. Salt deposits had caused the existing paint to chalk and powder across the render and timber surfaces. The trims had faded from a once-crisp white to a dingy yellow-grey, and the front door paint was cracking and peeling. Several rendered sections showed hairline cracks from thermal movement, and the timber window frames had begun to dry out and split. The overall colour scheme — a dated pale yellow — no longer suited the contemporary coastal aesthetic the Petersons wanted for their home.

Solution

We designed a comprehensive exterior makeover plan using the highest-grade products available for coastal conditions, ensuring every surface was properly prepared to receive the new paint system for maximum longevity.

1. Pressure-washed the entire exterior with a salt-neutralising solution to remove all salt deposits, dirt, and chalking paint residue
2. Repaired all rendered cracks with flexible filler and sanded timber surfaces to remove any loose or flaking material
3. Treated all timber with a preservative solution to prevent future moisture damage and timber decay
4. Applied a marine-grade primer across all surfaces — a specialist product designed to block salt migration and provide superior adhesion
5. Applied three coats of premium exterior paint in a sophisticated palette — charcoal grey body, monument grey accents, and bright white for all trims and fascias
6. Finished the front door in a bold matte black and painted the garage door to match the charcoal body colour for a cohesive look

The contemporary grey palette gives this coastal home a striking, modern presence on Beach Road.

The completed makeover transformed the Peterson home into one of the most impressive properties on Beach Road. The contemporary grey palette is perfectly suited to the coastal setting, and the three-coat system with marine-grade primers provides the highest level of protection available. The Petersons have received numerous compliments from neighbours and passers-by, and they are confident that the premium paint system will maintain its appearance for 15 to 20 years even in the demanding coastal environment. The project was completed over eight days, working around weather windows to ensure optimal conditions for each coat.