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    Exterior House Painting Bayswater: A 1920s Bungalow Repainted

    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
    The short answer

    A 1920s Bayswater bungalow, stripped, primed and repainted

    The House Painters, a Registered Master Painters business, stripped the failing paint from a 1920s weatherboard bungalow in Bayswater, Auckland, primed bare timber with Dulux Precision and applied two coats of Dulux Weathershield. The House Painters finished the windows and doors in Dulux Aquanamel Semi-Gloss and plans the next recoat in 7 to 10 years.

    This exterior house painting Bayswater project took a weathered 1920s timber bungalow, with peeling paint on its weatherboards, deck and pergola, to a clean pale grey and white finish. The aim was to strip back the failing paint, protect the timber and freshen the look of the house. The House Painters‘ Registered Master Painters did all the work, from stripping to the final coat. See the exterior house painting service for how every job runs.

    The home is a single-storey weatherboard bungalow built in 1920, with a deck and pergola. The House Painters also repainted a 1920 bungalow in Remuera, which you can read about here. This exterior house painting Bayswater case study covers the failures found, the preparation, the paint and the result.

    Bayswater bungalow before the repaint, with olive weatherboards, a white pergola and a worn deck

    Before: the bungalow's olive weatherboards, deck and pergola with worn paint.

    Exterior house painting Bayswater: repainted 1920s bungalow with pale grey weatherboards and a white pergola

    After: pale grey weatherboards, white trim and a white pergola over the repainted deck.

    The Challenge

    Auckland’s climate puts constant demands on exterior paint on weatherboard homes. High UV exposure speeds up colour fade and paint breakdown, and temperature swings move the timber and stress rigid paint. On this exterior house painting Bayswater job, The House Painters found three main problems:

    Peeling and cracking paint on the weatherboards. The weatherboards showed cracking, peeling and bubbling, with paint lifting on the exposed sides.

    Chalky paint across the house. The old paint had broken down to a powder that came off on your hands, so it no longer protected the timber.

    Failing paint on the deck, handrails and pergola. Several layers of paint had lost their grip and were flaking, which left patches that would keep failing unless the paint was stripped back to sound timber.

    The repaint needed thorough preparation, not another coat over failing paint that would peel again within 2 to 3 years. That is the standard The House Painters applies to every exterior house painting job in Auckland.

    Exterior House Painting Bayswater: Project Overview

    Project Type:
    Bungalow exterior house painting

    Location:
    Bayswater, Auckland

    Property Style:
    1920s timber bungalow, built in 1920, single storey, 105 m² floor area

    Scope of Work:

    • Exterior timber weatherboards

    • Windows, doors, and exterior joinery

    • Fascia, soffits, and base

    • Deck, handrails, and pergola

    • Chimney

    • Full exterior colour refresh

    Project Investment:
    $13,000 to $16,000 + GST (2026). The final price reflects the preparation required following a site visit.

    Not Included:
    Powerline insulation costs $373.23 to $453.23 + GST extra, depending on the requirements.

    Scaffolding:
    No scaffolding required

    Side wall of the Bayswater bungalow before repainting, with chipped paint on olive weatherboards and white window frames

    Side wall before the repaint, with paint chipped back in patches.

    Exterior House Painting Bayswater: Project Results

    Completed outcomes of the exterior house painting Bayswater project:

    • Approx. 145–160 m² total exterior area painted

    • 3 timber windows, 3 exterior doors, and 7 window joinery surrounds repainted

    • Surface preparation including paint stripping, scraping, filling and repairs to the timber

    • A Dulux exterior paint system planned for a 7 to 10 year recoat cycle, instead of early failure within 2 to 3 years

    • Chalky and flaking paint cleared back to a sound surface

    • Homeowner review: five stars (read it below)

    Peeling white paint on the deck handrail beside olive weatherboards before the repaint

    Peeling paint on the deck handrail and worn weatherboards before the repaint.

    Repainted white handrail, dark grey deck steps and white weatherboards on the Bayswater bungalow

    The deck, handrail and steps after the repaint.

    Our 5-Step Process for Exterior House Painting Bayswater

    1

    Assessment

    The House Painters inspected the whole exterior of this 1920s Bayswater bungalow to check the paint and the timber under it.

    Assessment findings:

    • Cracking, peeling and bubbling paint on most sides

    • Chalky paint on all sides that left hands dirty when touched

    • Several failing paint layers with flaking sections that needed stripping back to sound timber

    • Window joinery, deck handrails and pergola posts that were structurally sound but needed proper preparation

    The assessment showed that thorough preparation was the starting point for exterior house painting Bayswater owners can expect to recoat on a 7 to 10 year cycle.

    Olive weatherboards, a white pergola and French doors over the deck before repainting

    The deck and pergola side of the bungalow before paint stripping began.

    2

    Preparation

    Preparation was the biggest part of this job.

    Work completed:

    • Full property and garden protection with drop sheets and protective coverings

    • A full house wash to remove dirt and chalky residue

    • Paint stripping to take the failing paint back to sound timber

    • Scraping and sanding the remaining surfaces so the primer had a sound surface to grip

    • A check of every surface before priming started

    Good exterior house painting Bayswater work starts here: the new paint went onto sound timber, not over failing paint.

    Paint stripping and surface preparation before priming.

    3

    Priming & Filling

    Priming and filling gave the new paint a sound base.

    Priming process:

    • Dulux Precision® High Opacity Stain Blocker went on all bare timber.

    • Filling and sanding smoothed the surface, then it was primed again

    • Gaps and joins around the windows were filled and caulked as needed. The underlap of the weatherboards was left open so the home can keep breathing.

    Primer on windows, doors and patched weatherboards on the Bayswater bungalow before the topcoats

    Primer on the doors, windows and patched weatherboards before the topcoats.

    4

    Topcoat Application

    The topcoats protect the timber and change how the house looks.

    Application process:

    • The House Painters applied two full coats of Dulux Weathershield® to every weatherboard, on all sides, by brush, roller and spray.

    • The handrails and pergola got the same Weathershield finish, and the deck was finished in Dulux Timbacryl

    • Checks during application for even coverage, consistent colour and the right paint thickness

    For this exterior house painting Bayswater job, Dulux Weathershield® was chosen for its MaxiFlex™ technology, which Dulux says lets the paint expand and contract with the surface.

    Finished white weatherboards, French door and window on the repainted Bayswater bungalow

    Finished weatherboards, French door and window after the topcoats.

    5

    Final Detailing

    The last stage covered the trim and a final inspection of every surface.

    Finishing work:

    • Wooden windows and frames finished in Dulux Aquanamel Semi-Gloss, a non-yellowing paint
    • Exterior doors and frames finished in Dulux Aquanamel Semi-Gloss
    • A final inspection of all surfaces, edges and details
    • Site clean-up, including removal of all protective coverings, equipment and materials
    • A walkthrough with the homeowner on how to look after the paint

    This exterior house painting Bayswater job finished with a paint system planned for a 7 to 10 year recoat cycle, and the bungalow now looks fresh from the street.

    Exterior house painting Bayswater: repainted 1920s bungalow with pale grey weatherboards and a white pergola

    The finished deck, pergola and weatherboards after final detailing.

    Products used for exterior house painting Bayswater

    Fascia, Soffits & Weatherboards

    Dulux Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hard-wearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions. Formulated with MaxiFlex™ Technology to expand and contract with the surface.

    • Long-life protection from all weather conditions
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Exclusive MaxiFlex™ formulation
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Weathershield® Low Sheen

    Windows & Doors

    Dulux Aquanamel® Semi Gloss is a non-yellowing, water-based interior and exterior acrylic enamel that dries to a glossy and durable, chip-resistant finish. Aquanamel® Semi Gloss can be used in most areas where traditional oil-based enamels are applied with the time-saving benefits of an acrylic paint.

    • Long-life protection from all weather conditions
    • Eco Choice Aotearoa approved
    • Chip-resistant
    • Non-yellowing finish
    • Made in New Zealand
    Dulux Aquanamel® Semi Gloss

    Also used on this job: Dulux Precision® High Opacity Stain Blocker on bare timber, and Dulux Timbacryl on the deck and chimney.

    Colours used

    Three Dulux colours make up the scheme for this exterior house painting Bayswater project: Manorburn on the weatherboards, Mt Aspiring on the trim and joinery, and Castlecliff on the deck and chimney. For more ideas, see the exterior colour schemes page.

    Manorburn

    Colour Sample. Dulux Manorburn

    Area Used: Weatherboards
    Product: Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen
    Code: [#dadad5]
    [View on Dulux Website →]

    Manorburn is a soft, subtle neutral grey with an understated warmth. On this Bayswater bungalow it covers the weatherboards.

    Similar colours: Manorburn Quarter (lighter tone), Ōkārito (cooler undertone), or traditional darker greys such as Tīrau Double, Greytown, and Franz Josef Quarter.

    Mt Aspiring

    Colour Sample. Dulux Mt Aspiring

    Area Used: Fascia, soffits, handrails, pergola, windows& doors
    Product: Dulux Weathershield Low Sheen & Dulux Aquanamel®
    Code: [#e7e7e1]
    [View on Dulux Website →]

    Mt Aspiring is a cool white with subtle grey undertones. On this bungalow it went on the trim, joinery, handrails and pergola, so they sit crisply against the Manorburn weatherboards.

    Similar alternatives: Mt Aspiring Quarter (softer tone), Mt Aspiring Double (brighter white), or Pokaki Half (warmer white).

    Castlecliff

    Colour Sample. Dulux Castlecliff

    Area Used: Deck, Chimney
    Product: Dulux Timbacryl
    Code: [#4f504f]
    [View on Dulux Website →]

    Castlecliff is a grey-green charcoal. It was used on the deck and chimney, which gives a deeper contrast against the weatherboards without going to pure black.

    Similar alternatives: Monument (deeper charcoal), or pair with soft greys such as Manorburn and Grey Lynn, crisp white Mt Aspiring Quarter, or soft green Ngātaringa Bay for coordinated schemes.

    The result

    The House Painters has 25+ years of experience painting older timber homes in Auckland. As Registered Master Painters and holders of the Master Painters Gold Award (2021 Takapuna heritage home restoration), The House Painters took this exterior house painting Bayswater project from peeling, chalky paint to a clean, even finish. The weatherboards, joinery, deck and pergola now carry one consistent paint system, planned for a 7 to 10 year recoat cycle. Once the preparation is done, the next round is maintenance, not another full strip.

    The House Painters, Registered Master Painters and holders of the Master Painters Gold Award (2021 Takapuna heritage home restoration), repainted this 1920s bungalow in Bayswater from peeling, chalky paint to a clean pale grey and white finish, with a preparation-first system built to recoat every 7 to 10 years. Done right the first time.

    Registered Master Painters is New Zealand’s industry body for professional painters. Contact The House Painters about exterior house painting Bayswater and North Shore homes. Page updated 2 October 2026.

    • Bayswater bungalow before the repaint, with olive weatherboards, a white pergola and a worn deck
    • Painter in ear defenders and a respirator stripping old paint from a weatherboard with a dust-extracted power tool
    • Bare timber weatherboards after the old paint was stripped back
    • Olive weatherboards, a white window and a chimney, with bare timber patches where paint has been stripped
    • Repainted Bayswater bungalow with pale grey weatherboards, a white pergola and a dark grey deck with steps
    ★★★★★
    “We couldn’t recommend The House Painters any higher — they were amazing. Incredibly professional, respectful, and hard working. The prep work alone was on another level, and it shows in the final result. Thank you heaps!”
    Annabelle Bayswater, Auckland

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will exterior paint last on a 1920s bungalow in Auckland? ⌄
    A job with proper preparation recoats every 7 to 10 years. A job painted over failing paint tends to fail in 2 to 3 years. On this Bayswater bungalow, The House Painters stripped the failing paint back to sound timber before priming. Once the preparation is done, the next round is maintenance, not another full strip.
    How much does exterior house painting cost in Bayswater? ⌄
    The price depends on the size of the house, how much preparation it needs and how easy it is to get at. The House Painters gives a detailed fixed-price quote, so you know the figure before work starts. Only unforeseen work, such as hidden rot, is raised and agreed with you first.
    Do you strip old paint when painting a house exterior? ⌄
    Yes, where the paint is peeling, flaking or built up in layers. On this Bayswater bungalow the failing sections were stripped back to sound timber. Chalky paint that is still sound is washed and prepared rather than stripped.
    What is the difference between paint stripping and painting over? ⌄
    Stripping takes failing paint back to sound timber. Painting over peeling or bubbling paint traps the problem under the new paint, and it can peel again within 2 to 3 years. Stripping costs more at the start, and it avoids paying for another full repaint soon after.
    What paint do you use on Auckland weatherboard homes? ⌄
    This job used Dulux Precision High Opacity Stain Blocker on bare timber, two coats of Dulux Weathershield on the weatherboards and Dulux Aquanamel Semi-Gloss on the windows and doors. The House Painters works with Dulux and Resene and chooses the paint system to suit each house.
    Can you match existing colours or help choose new ones? ⌄
    Yes. The House Painters can match an existing colour or help you choose a new one. This Bayswater bungalow went to Dulux Manorburn on the weatherboards, Mt Aspiring on the trim and Castlecliff on the deck and chimney.
    How do I look after exterior paint on my house? ⌄
    Wash the house once a year with a soft brush or low-pressure hose and mild detergent, and check for chalking, cracking or peeling. Fix small areas early, before they spread. Avoid high-pressure washing, because the force can damage weatherboards.

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    The image shows a well-kept house façade in Bayswater, Auckland. The fresh layer of paint emphasises the home's architectural characteristics, giving it a clean, modern, and stylish appearance. The walls are painted in a smooth, neutral tone that is nicely offset by crisp white trim and window frames, which provide contrast and elegance. The doorway is inviting and complements the renovated exterior. The beautiful finish demonstrates excellent craftsmanship, considerably boosting the home's street appeal while remaining well-kept and fashionable.

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