Where Craftsmanship Meets Architectural Integrity
Substrate-led conservation and premium coating systems for period residences and architecturally significant homes across Melbourne's Inner-East and Manningham — 75% preparation, 25% application, in that order, every time.
Substrate Verified: 8.4% MC • AS/NZS 2311 Baseline Pass
Master Tradesman Standard
Over a Decade of Substrate Excellence
Top 10 Painter
Melbourne — 2018 & 2022
Est. 2013
Family-Owned & Operated
AS/NZS 2311:2017
Painting Specification
AS 4361.2:2017
Lead-Safe Protocol
$20,000,000
Public Liability Cover
5-Year Warranty
Rococo Workmanship Warranty
The Rococo Standard
Six stages before we call it finished
Every project moves through the same sequence, in the same order — because the substrate underneath decides how long the finish on top will last.
Digital Moisture & Substrate Diagnostics
Every substrate is metered before it's quoted. Coating over a wet substrate is the single largest cause of premature paint failure.
< 12% moisture baseline required before coating
Closed-Loop Class-H HEPA Dustless Sanding
Mirka and Festool extraction units capture sanding dust at the point of contact — critical in occupied homes and pre-1970 structures.
99.97% particulate containment
Structural Timber Rot Excision & Epoxy Repair
Decayed timber is cut back to sound material, stabilised, and rebuilt with two-part architectural epoxy rather than concealed under filler.
Rococo Prep Matrix — Tier 3 & 4
Flexible Elastomeric Movement Jointing
Junctions and weatherboard laps are sealed with elastomeric polymer to absorb the thermal cycling that split-faces Melbourne's seasonal swings.
Resists hairline thermal cracking
Vapour-Permeable Primers & Alkyd Sealers
Micro-porous primer lets solid masonry and old lime render breathe, while high-penetration alkyd oil primer stabilises chalking timber.
Dulux Precision Sealer Binder
Precision Topcoat Application
Dulux Weathershield and Wash&Wear systems, applied as a full three-coat build on bare substrates — one primer/sealer undercoat, two finish coats, spray work back-rolled by hand.
AS/NZS 2311:2017 compliant
Our Work
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A weathered period facade, restored to its original substrate integrity rather than simply recoated over the damage.
Before — Weathered Substrate
After — Restored Finish
Illustrative restoration comparison — Kinkora Road, Hawthorn
Reviews
Trusted across the Inner-East & Manningham
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"The site protection was remarkable. Hallways and parquetry floors were covered in heavy protective board, and dust was non-existent. The clean lines between our cornices and ceilings show true master-level skill."
"Rococo didn't just paint our home; they saved original timber details that other contractors told us to tear out and replace. Their trade discipline and finish quality are exceptional."
"Great job done by Matthew painting my skirting boards for me. He came to look at the job, reduced his original quote and completed it in under two days. Result looks fantastic — efficiently planned and executed."
"Matthew worked to a 100% standard of perfection — he would stay back until the work was finished to his high standard. His exceptional preparation, cleaning and repair of defects before he started any painting blew us away."
"Very responsible, diligent, and the work is quality."
"Matthew was punctual, courteous and extremely helpful in recommending the best way to achieve a great result. His painting work is top class — I would definitely use him again."
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