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    Interior Renovation in Hillcrest: Painting a 1960 Home for a Young Family

    Chris Miller — The House Painters

    Chris Miller
    Registered Master Painter · Gold Award Winner · 25+ years painting interior and exterior homes throughout Auckland
    The House Painters, Auckland
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    Interior renovation in Hillcrest: a young family's 1960 home, painted inside

    The House Painters, a Registered Master Painters business, painted the interior of a 180 m² home built in 1960 in Hillcrest, on Auckland's North Shore. The House Painters worked alongside the architect and builders and painted the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, lounge, dining area, hall and bedrooms with Dulux paints.

    Interior renovation in Hillcrest: kitchen bench and brass tap, with the lounge and white raked ceiling beams beyond

    The homeowners had already used The House Painters on their previous property. When they started this interior renovation in Hillcrest, they asked The House Painters to paint the interior of their new home, a 180 m² house built in 1960 on Auckland’s North Shore.

    Working with the Architect and Builders on the Interior Renovation

    The House Painters worked with the architect and builders as the interior renovation moved from bare framing to finished rooms. The site photos show the kitchen and lounge stripped back to timber framing, with a panel lift and stacked boards on the floor, and the laundry framed up with insulation in the ceiling.

    Planning the Painting for the Interior Renovation

    On an interior renovation, The House Painters’ quotes list the areas to be painted and the product for each surface. The products for this interior renovation, from ceilings to skirtings, are listed under Products Used below.

    The Kitchen: Curved Island, Green Tiles and White Ceiling Beams

    The kitchen in this interior renovation has an island with a curved timber-look front, a green tiled splashback and arched doorways, with white ceiling beams above light timber-look floors. The House Painters painted the kitchen ceiling with Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom and the walls with Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen.

    Hillcrest kitchen and lounge during the interior renovation, with exposed timber framing and a panel lift
    Kitchen with a curved timber-look island, green tiled splashback and arched doorways after interior painting in Hillcrest

    The Lounge: White Raked Ceiling and Glass Doors to the Outdoors

    The lounge in this interior renovation sits beside the kitchen under a white raked ceiling with exposed beams, with black-framed glass doors along one side. The House Painters painted the lounge ceiling with Dulux Ceiling White and the walls with Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Anti-Bac Low Sheen.

    Lounge with a cream corner sofa, wall-mounted TV and white painted ceiling beams, Hillcrest
    Lounge with a raked white ceiling, cream sofa and black-framed glass doors to the outdoors, Hillcrest

    The Laundry: Patterned Floor Tiles and a Black-Framed Window

    The laundry in this interior renovation went from timber framing and ceiling insulation to a finished room with patterned floor tiles, white cabinets, a timber shelf and a black-framed window. The House Painters painted it with the same Dulux kitchen and bathroom range as the kitchen.

    Laundry during the interior renovation in Hillcrest, with timber wall framing and ceiling insulation
    Finished laundry with patterned floor tiles, white cabinets, a timber shelf and a black-framed window

    A Young Family’s Interior Renovation, Painted

    At the end of the interior renovation, The House Painters painted the home inside, from the kitchen, lounge and laundry to the bathroom, dining area, hall and bedrooms. See more interior work in Interior Villa Painting in Remuera, or read about the exterior painting of a different Hillcrest home.

    Stuart & Desley We have had the pleasure of working with The House Painters on two separate occasions over the past several years, and each experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, this team consistently delivers outstanding service and unmatched workmanship.

    The punctuality of The House Painters is truly commendable. They arrive on time, ready to tackle the project at hand. The team’s work ethic is second to none, and their ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, even with our two small children running around, is truly impressive.

    The quality of their work speaks volumes about their dedication to excellence. The finished product is always impeccable, showcasing their attention to detail and commitment to delivering the best results. We have received numerous compliments on our paint job, and it has significantly enhanced the overall aesthetics of our homes.

    The team is not only skilled and efficient but also friendly and approachable. They listen to your needs, offer valuable suggestions, and ensure that the entire process is smooth and stress-free.

    Thank you, The House Painters, for consistently exceeding our expectations!

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    PRODUCTS USED IN THE INTERIOR RENOVATION

    Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Ceilings

    Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom is a ceiling paint with Mouldshield® technology. It tints to light colours and hides well.

    • For damp and dry areas
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Superior hiding power
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom

    Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Walls

    Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen is made for humid or damp rooms. Its 101 Barrier Technology® surface has a mould inhibitor and water-repellent properties, and you can wipe off most marks with a wet cloth.

    • 101 Barrier Technology®
    • Withstands wear and tear
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom Low Sheen

    Lounge, Dining, Hall & Bedroom Ceilings

    Dulux Ceiling White gives a flat finish with excellent hiding power. The flat finish reduces reflection, which helps hide surface imperfections. It is a low VOC water-based paint.

    • Low VOC
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Ceiling White

    Lounge, Dining, Hall & Bedroom Walls

    Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Anti-Bac Low Sheen is made to resist the growth of bacteria and mould on walls. It has antimicrobial protection and 101 Barrier Technology®, so you can wipe off most marks with a wet cloth.

    • 101 Barrier Technology®
    • Hard-wearing finish
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Low odour
    • Low VOC
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Anti-Bac Low Sheen

    Windows, Doors, Architraves & Skirtings

    Dulux Aquanamel® Semi Gloss is a non-yellowing, water-based acrylic enamel for interior and exterior use. It dries to a glossy, chip-resistant finish and works where oil-based enamels were traditionally used.

    • Water-based acrylic enamel
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Chip-resistant
    • Non-yellowing finish
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Aquanamel® Semi Gloss

    Who Are The House Painters?

    There are many house painting companies in Auckland, and choosing one is hard. The House Painters have been painting Auckland homes for over 25 years. Painting is a personal experience because you are inviting strangers into your home, so you want a painting company you can trust.

    Many painting companies have moved away from a personal approach. A salesperson does your quote, often with no painting background. You build rapport with that person, then the project starts and they are nowhere to be seen. You are handed to project managers and painters who have no personal stake in the job. What the salesperson promised to win the work and what the painters can deliver end up far apart, and after a considerable investment you are left disappointed.

    This is where The House Painters are different. You deal with Chris Miller, the owner of The House Painters. From the quote to the completed project, I am involved in every stage. I bring over 25 years of painting experience, and my first priority is a good experience for you.

    If you are planning an interior renovation or repaint and want it done the right way, contact The House Painters today.

    Chris Miller, owner of The House Painters

    What Our Customers Say

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    Thoroughly recommend The House Painters. Professional, respectful and high quality work. Excellent attention to deal, preparation was second to none. If you want the job done properly use Chris and Tyson.
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    We're so happy with the exterior painting job on our old villa from Chris and Tyson. Communication was clear and helpful, the work was carried out efficiently and respectfully, and the house now looks amazing! They were fantastic to deal with and we would highly recommend them.
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    Alyssa Bird
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    A big Thank You to Chris and Tyson from The House Painters for doing such a great job of the interior painting of my house - the colour and trims look amazing. Tyson was so professional, respectful and diligent in his work, and I felt comfortable trusting him with the painting and my home. He really went above and beyond, making sure things were just right and did a great job with all the finishing and tidying up as well. Many thanks, Tyson and Chris, for all your hard work and for making my house look so lovely.
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    Chris and Tyson of The House Painters completed a superb total redec job for our 4 storey townhouse in Parnell. We used THP about 14 years ago in the same property and had no hesitation in inviting them to submit a price for this much bigger job in Nov 2024. Chris and Tyson's pre-start planning and consultation with us was very good. No question that early work supported great site progress and achieved a high quality outcome. We had a multi-trade project - this challenge was handled collaboratively and effectively by the THP - probably the most difficult part of the project for us as the client. We will have no hesitation to invite Chris + Tyson to look at our next project. McKinnon Family, Parnell. April 2025.
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    We couldnt recommend The House Painters any higher, they were amazing! They are incredibly professional, respectful and hard working. They were so thorough and it shows with an amazing paint job. The amount of time and effort they put into the prep work was so impressive. Thank you heaps!
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    Team did a great job, house looks great. I take my hat off to the team, getting a great finish this time of year is no easy task , job very well done
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    Don't go past these guys! The process of painting the exterior of our house from start to finish was transparent and stress free. Chris and Tyson are organised, reliable, hard working, respectful and do a fantastic job! I can't recommend them highly enough.
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    Chris and Tyson have done a lovely job of painting my far-from-easy house. The attention to detail is impressive (thanks Tyson) and the work was completed quickly and efficiently. I would happily recommend these guys for any painting job - excellent!
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    Chris and Tyson were very professional when they painted the exterior of my house.They were on the job every day. The standard of their work was more than I expected. Very, very pleased with the job and would recommend them to anyone who wanted professional painting done.
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    Our Aim

    The House Painters aim to give you a stress-free painting experience, from the first quote to the finished rooms, whether the job is a repaint or an interior renovation. The painters are friendly and professional, and they look after the details so you can enjoy your refreshed home.

    Do You Have An Interior Painting Project In Mind?

    Starting an interior painting project or an interior renovation can feel daunting. The House Painters make it easier. To get started, call The House Painters on 022 657 3215 to organise a free quote, or fill in your details below.

    After you make contact, The House Painters arrange an on-site meeting at a time that suits you, then prepare a personalised quote package with relevant information, tips and full references from past clients. The quote outlines which areas will be painted and specifies the products, so you know exactly what will be used where and why.