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How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

Taubmans All Weather Exterior offers excellent UV protection along with stain and dirt resistance so your façade stays looking fresher for longer.

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How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

Australia’s harsh climate and extremely tough UV can cause exterior paint to fade, crack or peel faster than expected. This makes choosing a paint with strong UV resistance essential if you want your home to look good year after year.

With the right preparation, two thorough coats and a quality product, you can achieve a long-lasting finish that will stand up to the elements. Taubmans All Weather® Exterior is designed for these conditions, offering excellent UV protection along with stain and dirt resistance so your façade stays looking fresher for longer.


Step 1: Prepare the Walls

  • Wash down the walls with a bucket of soapy water to remove dirt and grime, then rinse with clean water and allow to dry. Use a pressure washer for tough or grimy areas.

  • Treat any mould with a diluted bleach solution, rinse thoroughly and let dry completely

  • Scrape away flaking paint and sand back rough or glossy sections

  • Fill dents, holes or cracks with exterior-grade filler or gap sealant.

  • Spot prime these repaired areas with Taubmans 3 in 1 Primer Sealer Undercoat for maximum adhesion


Step 2: Protect Surrounding Areas

Before painting, take a few minutes to protect what you don’t want painted.

  • Temporarily move pot plants, hoses and outdoor furniture away from the walls.

  • Apply painter’s tape around trims, windows, doors and fittings

  • Use drop cloths to cover paths, decks or any surfaces close to the house.


Step 3: Choose the Right Paint & Tools

For exterior walls, we recommend:

  • Taubmans All Weather® Exterior: Self-priming, UV resistant, mould and mildew resistant, and built to resist blistering, peeling and dirt.

  • Taubmans Sunproof® Exterior: Fast-drying, self-priming and protects against cracking.

You’ll also need:

  • 230mm or 270mm roller frame with 9–12mm nap roller cover

  • Paint tray and roller pole

  • Spray gun (if applicable)

  • Angled paint brush for edges and detail areas


Step 4: Start Painting

  • Always paint from the top down. Begin with gutters, then fascias and eaves

  • For gutters and fascias, use a brush rather than a roller for accuracy.

  • Next, move on to the walls.

    • Weatherboards: Use a small roller, brush or spray gun.

    • Brick or render: Use a spray or an extra-long nap roller

  • Work in sections, keeping a wet edge to avoid lap marks.


Step 5: Finishing Touches

  • Paint trims and window frames last, keeping windows open while painting so they don’t stick shut

  • Once the paint is dry, carefully remove tape and replace plants, hoses and outdoor items.


Final Word

Painting your home’s exterior is a big job, but with the right preparation and Taubmans exterior paints, you’ll get a finish that looks great and lasts. Take your time with the prep, work top to bottom, and enjoy the transformation of your home’s façade.