Painters Bendigo

Know Your Paints: The Right Types & Finish

Learn about the different paint types and finishes, and some well-known brands used by professional painters in Bendigo.

Paint Impacts

Here's a little knowledge to get you started

If you want to make a real impact in your home or business, painting is one of the most cost‑effective and quickest ways to do it. When you choose the right painter, the job can be completed efficiently and to a high standard, with professional results that last.

Getting the colours right can completely change the feel of a space. Paint can help create a cosy atmosphere for winter evenings, a fresh and clean look in the kitchen, or a comfortable, productive home office. You can bring a theme to life in a child’s bedroom or simply make your home a more enjoyable place to spend time.

Different types of paint use different formulas designed for different surfaces, conditions, and levels of wear. Below is a simple guide to common paint types, finishes, and quality grades, plus a good look at the most widely used brands.

Paint Brands

According to research by Canstar Blue in 2025, the following available paint brands are currently the top 5 rated paints by trades and professionals.

  • Haymes Paint
  • Wattyl
  • Dulux
  • British Paints
  • Taubmans

 

Source: Canstar Blue paint brand ratings (published July 2025).

Paint Quality

Available in each of these paint ranges are different quality levels. These are retail quality and trade quality.

Trade quality paint is generally much better quality than Retail Quality paint. It has a higher opacity, has better coverage and provides easier application. All professional painters will use a particular or preferred brand and specification of paint, so don’t be afraid to ask when getting quotes or research paint brands for yourself.

Paint Types

What Kinds of Paints Are Commonly Used?

  • Oil-Based Paints

    Sometimes known as solvent-based paints. This paint is the most common, reliable and durable for indoors and outdoors.

  • Water-Based Paints

    These are great for interior painting due to fast drying time and reduced fumes. Not as durable as oil based, but easier and quicker to apply.

  • Primer

    Primer will seal your walls and stop your old paint bleeding into your new paint, causing discolouration. A must for colour changes on your walls.

  • Spray Paint

    Great for applying to certain furniture, artwork or for intricate paint jobs as well as applying to roofs, spray paint is a great tool to have in the arsenal for a painter.

  • Enamel Paint

    Supremely durable and great for indoors or outdoors, enamel paint is an excellent choice for your home or business. Widely used on furniture and cabinets, it offers long lasting protection with a quality finish.

  • Decking Paint & Oil

    Supremely durable and great for indoors or outdoors, enamel paint is an excellent choice for your home or business. Widely used on furniture and cabinets, it offers long lasting protection with a quality finish.

  • Flat Paint

    Not the best paint for rooms you will be living in, but excellent for inside of cupboards etc. A great cost saving.

  • Matte Paint

    Matte Paint Similar to Flat Paint, this paint is a cheaper option. It has more durability and has a better look than Flat Paint. Great for painting ceilings. A good choice if you’re on a budget.

  • Satin Paint

    Similar to Eggshell, but slightly glossier, Satin Paint is a great option for your interior rooms.

  • Semi-Gloss Paint

    Can withstand moisture and cleaning, this paint is great for bathrooms and kitchens too.

  • Gloss Paint

    Really durable and can make areas of your home really stand out. Very cleanable and highly durable, this option must be applied carefully and correctly to avoid showing up any flaws.

  • Eggshell Paint

    Easy to apply and creates a texture with a matte finish, eggshell paint offers cleanable durability with a reasonable price tag.

Our Top Choices

Here is how we can help!

We have compiled a list of all of the painters, interior painters, exterior painters, specialist painters of heritage buildings, roof painters and more.

JB-Group

https://jb-group.com.au/
0432 626 446

Sam Conder Painting

https://samconderpainting.com.au

Painters Station

https://paintersstation.com.au