Guides for Australian Painters
Plain-English guides to quoting, rates, safety and running a painting business in Australia.
SWMS: The Australian GuideWhat a SWMS is, when you legally need one, and free templates. Plain-English guide for Australian tradies, with state requirements.Painting SWMSFree painting SWMS template plus a plain-English guide to what painters must cover: heights, lead paint, solvents. Australian WHS-based.Painter Rates in AustraliaInterior and exterior painting rates per square metre and per hour in Australia, and how to set your own charge-out rate profitably.How to Quote a Painting JobThe exact method Australian painters use to quote jobs: measure in m2, grade the prep, price labour and materials, add margin, present it well.Start a Painting BusinessLicensing by state, ABN and GST, insurance, pricing your first jobs and winning work: the complete Australian guide to starting a painting business.