When it comes time to upgrading exterior house painting, few home owners in Christchurch – or anywhere, for that matter – haven’t two major aims in mind.
✅ Make the house look amazing
✅ Keep it looking brand new for years
But these days, more people are also thinking about a third goal — doing it in an environmentally friendly way.
At DJ Parkyn Painting and Decorating, we think you can do all three. We are experts at exterior painting that resists Canberbury’s harsh weather – and respects a beautiful environment doing its part for Canterbury.
So, let’s jump in and discuss how we make eco friendly painting hassle-free, and answer a couple of frequently-asked questions from Christchurch home owners on the way.
Then, What Makes Paint Eco-Friendly?
It’s not just a matter of being labeled “eco-friendly” when it comes to selecting a paint that is safe for your home. Real eco paints are: Formulated to:
- Have minimal, if any, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds)
- Use natural colours wherever you can
- Be water based not solvent-based
- Be sourced from manufacturers that support sustainable production
The paints are still richly pigmented and provide a sturdy protective coat to hold up over time — but you won’t find yourself filling the air with unnecessary chemicals (or worse, your family’s lungs).
That’s why we choose to work with such high-quality products (which meet those environmental requirements) at local Christchurch painters, such as Resene’s Eco Decorator range and Dulux EnvirO2 paints.
The Importance of Eco-Friendly Exterior House Painting in Christchurch
Our special climate in Canterbury throws all the elements at your house—we experience cold snaps, we have coastal moisture, we get harsh UV rays. Exterior house painting that can handle the lot is crucial. Eco-friendly paints have made great strides in recent years, and now you get:
- Durable coats that resist the elements
- Healthier air quality for you and your family’s home and pets
- Reduced environmental impact during and after your painting project
Whether you need house painting, commercial painting or just want to touch up a heritage villa, there’s an eco product to match your project.
Eco-Friendly Products We Believe In
All paint is not created equal, especially when it comes to environmentally friendly painting and decorating. At DJ Parkyn Painting and Decorating, we can recommend the following:
✅ Resene Zylone Sheen Zero – ideal for inside and outside paint jobs with no VOCs
✅ Dulux EnvirO2 – fabulous for hardy Christchurch conditions, particularly on timber weatherboards
✅Eco Friendly: Oil-based stains – great for fences and decks, they penetrate deeply but are not harmful to the environment.
We will always explain what the best options are given the material of your property—it may be plaster, brick, timber or weatherboard!
Our Eco-Friendly Process.
Environmentally-friendly painting is more than the can you open. It’s also about intelligent behaviors, like:
- It’s equivalent to thoughtful prep work—sanding responsibly
- Environmentally compliant disposal for used paint, waste plaster and rinsing water
- Zero waste shopping – good for your wallet and the environment
- Opting for paint that is long-lasting and does not require frequent touch-ups
We serve the greater Christchurch area and have established a strong reputation for taking good care of every home we work on, whether it be a full exterior repaint or a fresh coat of interior paint.
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior in NZ?
This is a question we hear all the time — and we understand, budgets are a big deal!
So how much does it cost to paint the outside of a house in NZ? The price to paint the outside of a house in New Zealand will depend on:
- The size of the home
- Condition of existing paint
- Type of surface (plaster, timber, brick, etc.)
- Whether scaffolding is needed
- Quality of paint used (environmentally friendly paints may cost a little more but you save in maintenance )
And for a no-obligation free quote, we provide free on-site quotes throughout Christchurch and Canterbury.
My Exterior House Painting in a Certain Order?
Good question, and the order is the difference between a great, long-lasting finish—or a flimsy one.
There is a basic order to what we do:
- Hose off the exterior to get rid of dirt, mould and flaky paint
- Sand down and cut away bumps and rough edges.
- Prime bare or patched areas
- Work from the top down down—eaves and fascias first, walls second, windows and doors last.
- Finishing touches and neat boundaries
We are experts in transforming everything for you so it is enjoyable for you to dot the lines and cross the Ts and concentrate in what is going to be the end result.
What Is the Average Cost to Paint the Exterior of a House?
It’s a little bit of a factor of the style of your home and the size of your home.
Here’s a rough guide:
- Small, single storey home – $8,000 – $12,000 approx.
- Medium home – Roughly $12,000 – $18,000
- Big or double storey home – from $18,000+
Drywall and paint are typically the most affordable of all wall finishes: drywall costs about $9-10 per 4×8 foot sheet, and the price of interior paint color can range from $20-$60 per gallon.
Include factors like accessibility and whether your home needs paint, drywall, and plaster repairs before painting when considering the costs of repainting. But big or small, our aim is to provide value that withstands years, not just the latest season.
Why You Should Pick DJ Parkyn Painting and Decorating?
There are no shortage of painters in Christchurch—but they don’t all have that same care factor, quality and eco-ethos.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Local Knowledge – We understand the weather in Christchurch.
- Trusted brands – We only list the best brands that are friendly to our environment.
- Experienced Professionals – From removing wallpaper to re-painting with precision, we can handle it all.
- No Cutting Corners – All paint jobs are performed by the book, preparation to final coat.
Ho whether you need a full service interior and exterior repaint, a madcap makeover of a heritage home or a spruce up your commercial premises for a fresh new look, we’re here to help.
Ready to Paint the Green Way?
Established to provide Christchurch homeowners with a complete solution for keeping their homes looking fresh and up-to-date! If your Christchurch home is in need of a spruce up, or you’re working on a complete painting and decorating job, then why not make it a little more environmentally friendly?
At DJ Parkyn Painting and Decorating, our expert team understand how to turn drab-being-fab!-outsides into beautiful showpieces – with out adding heavily to your footprint.
Contact us today for your free quote. We’re building the most dazzling, the most contemporary, the strongest for the longest, if you will.