The Kastrion Blog
Practical posts for painters running the business, not just the brush.
Best Tradie Apps AustraliaThe best apps for Australian tradies across quoting, job management, invoicing and safety, compared honestly, with who each one actually suits.Painting Business Names120+ painting business name ideas by style: professional, local, memorable. Plus how to check and register a name in Australia.Painting Business InsurancePublic liability, tools, income protection and workers comp for Australian painting businesses: what is required, what is optional, what it costs.How Long to Paint a HouseHow long a house repaint takes, interior and exterior, and how to estimate the hours for your own job with a live calculator.SWMS ExampleA filled-in SWMS example for Australian tradies: what each section means, what good looks like, and a free painting SWMS template.Working at Heights SWMSWhen painting at height needs a SWMS, what to put in it, and a free painter-specific template. Plain-English WHS guide.Self-Employed Painter Hourly RateWhat self-employed painters should charge per hour in Australia, and how to set a charge-out rate that covers on-costs and profit.Painting Quote ExampleA real-style Australian painting quote example with GST, ABN, m2 line items and exclusions, plus a live generator to build your own.Digital Marketing for PaintersPractical digital marketing for Australian painting businesses: Google Business Profile, reviews, local SEO, ads, and when to spend vs when to quote better.Painting Business PlanWhat a painting business plan needs in Australia: services and market, marketing, operations, financials from a real charge-out rate, and compliance.How to Get Painting JobsWhere painting work actually comes from: referrals, Google Business Profile, lead marketplaces, builder and strata subcontracting, and commercial tenders.Painting Subcontractor GuideHow painting subcontracting works in Australia: subcontractor vs employee, agreements, Security of Payment, insurance and SWMS, and setting your rate.