Giving Your Home a Fresh New Face

Giving your home a fresh new face can be as easy as painting. In addition to a coat of paint for interior walls, a new house exterior paint job can instantly enhance curb appeal. But while DIY might be appealing, doing the job right requires more than a ladder and a roller.

We have been helping home and business owners throughout Christchurch and Canterbury at DJ Parkyn since 2002. We’ve witnessed it all, from weather-beaten exteriors to heritage homes requiring some TLC. But one thing we’re sure of: investing in a professional painter in Christchurch is always worth the investment.

Here’s why.

1. A Finish That Lasts

Anyone can slather paint on a wall, but not everyone can achieve a smooth, lasting finish. Christchurch’s professional house painters understand the value of proper surface preparation – and this is really the secret to a long-lasting finish.

• Preparation is everything. We sand, fill cracks, and repair surfaces before we even get to the brush.
• The right products matter. Quality exterior paint provides better protection from the sun’s UV rays, moisture, and the city’s sporadic weather conditions.
• Expert application makes the difference. Two to three coats, followed by an even application, will also provide you with full coverage and color that won’t easily fade on you.

When you pay to have your home painted, you should expect that job to last years, not just a couple of seasons.

2. Less Stress and More Time For You

It isn’t easy to paint a house. Rearranging furniture, taping off floors, sanding, applying layers: it’s all time and effort. Something that appears to be a “weekend project” can quickly stretch into weeks.

You’ll always be in need of a professional painting service to relieve the stress of it. We handle the dirty prep work, safeguard your home with edge and floor protection, and leave things clean once the job is complete. That means:

✔ No paint spills on your carpet
✔ No more wobbly ladders to climb alone
✔ A speedy, clean completion that won’t disturb your daily life

3. The Perfect Colours for Your Home

Selecting the right color is usually more difficult than painting. So, is the answer soft neutrals inside? Something brave for a feature wall? Or just a classic, weather-ready hue for your exterior?

A good decorator can help you make this decision. At DJ Parkyn, we give colour consultation based on:

• The style of your home (modern, classic, or heritage)
• Natural light in different rooms
• The best for inside and out
• What our colours will do against the Christchurch weather

Getting the colour right from the very beginning will save you from very expensive colour mistakes!

4. Safe and Reliable Painting

Not all painting is safe, after all, particularly when it comes to second-storey homes and steep roofs or awkward corners.

As experienced painters Christchurch residents can trust, we know how to work with tricky spaces.

We are members of Master Painters New Zealand and Site Safe, which means we operate to the highest safety standards. With scaffolding, ladders, and safety equipment arranged for by our team, accidents or fall risks should not be of concern.

5. Adds Value to Your Home

A professional painting job is not only beautiful but also a great return on investment. A nice home with fresh exterior paint will attract buyers, while modern interiors provide a clean and welcoming space.

Even if you never sell it, repainting is a way to maintain your greatest investment. Good house and commercial painting protects surfaces from moisture, mould, and regular wear and tear, and adds years to the life of a property.

6. More Than Just Paint

We’re not your average painters at DJ Parkyn. In addition to that, the comprehensive painting and decorating service we also offer:

✔ Wallpaper installation for feature walls or trendy patterns
✔ Commercial painting in offices, retail, and rental units
✔ Interior and exterior painting of all homes and buildings

We’re able to handle every aspect of the job, as well, from scaffolding to clean-up, so our work doesn’t require other tradesmen.

Common Questions About House Painting in Christchurch

What is the proper way to apply paint to a house?

The right way to paint a house begins with preparation. For exteriors, surfaces need to be cleaned (often water blasted), cracks filled, and old paint sanded back. Directly apply a primer and at least two coats of a quality paint. Inside, it’s necessary to clean, sand, and seal interiors as needed before rolling on two coats of inside paint.

How many coats of paint are needed to paint a house?

For a uniform look, most projects need two coats. If you are layering with lighter colours over dark, you will probably need three coats.

What is the best paint for an outside house?

The Christchurch Best House Exterior Paint is one that has been formulated for New Zealand’s climate. We suggest brands that are UV-resistant, rain-resistant, or mildew-resistant. High-quality exterior paint will ensure that your home not only looks beautiful, but also retains its colour and finish for years.

Why Choose DJ Parkyn Painting Decorators Ltd?

We are proud to be a Christchurch and Canterbury local and family-owned business. We care for the smallest of details, which, in the end, makes the biggest of differences.

Here’s why locals choose us:

• Experienced painters and decorators with in-house painting and decorating for over 15 years
• Interior and exterior painting experts
• Interior and exterior finishes, including heritage homes – specialists
• Solid project management – right up to the end!
• Friendly painters and respectful to your home

We’re not simply painters, we’re space transformers.

Your Home Needs Its Finishing Touches

Whether you’re considering a personal makeover, or a home or office facelift, trust the painters Christchurch calls local.

DJ Parkyn Painting & Decorating

Are you after a single room, a repaint, or even new wallpaper?

Let’s revive your home with a professional no-maintenance finish.