Checklist for Your Aluminium Window Painter – Mermaid Waters

When it comes to painting aluminium windows in Mermaid Waters, choosing the right painter is critical — not just for the quality of the finish, but also for your peace of mind as a homeowner. Here’s a no-nonsense checklist to help you pick a professional who’ll do the job right, without cutting corners.


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✅ Insurance – It’s There to Protect YOU

Even the best tradies can’t predict the unexpected. That’s why comprehensive trade insurance is a must. Public liability insurance protects you as the homeowner in case something goes wrong — whether it’s damage to your home or an accident on site.

If a painter isn’t insured, you’re potentially liable. It’s that simple. Always ask for current insurance details — a professional won’t hesitate to provide them.


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✅ Experience Matters

Experience isn’t just about years on the tools — it’s about time spent mastering specific surfaces like aluminium. And believe it or not, we’ve seen companies advertising for new franchisees saying “No Experience Required!”

That means you could end up with someone who’s never painted a house, let alone a tricky aluminium window. They might have spent two weeks in training — and suddenly they’re spraying your frames.

At RepaintPro, we’re a fourth-generation painting family with over 100 years of combined experience — and more than 30 years of aluminium spray work under our belts. We know how to achieve a professional finish that lasts.


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✅ QBCC Licensing

In Queensland, if a painting job exceeds $3,300 in total value — which most aluminium window jobs do — it’s a legal requirement that the contractor holds a QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) licence.

Some painters try to dodge this by splitting quotes into smaller amounts or “licence sharing” — where someone uses a mate’s QBCC number on the invoice.

That’s not legal, and if something goes wrong, your insurance may not cover it.

At RepaintPro, we’re fully QBCC licensed and insured. Our licence number is clearly displayed on our quotes, website, and business materials — because we do everything by the book.


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✅ Proof of Previous Work

Reviews are useful — but anyone can write one. The real test of a window painter is their visual proof.

Do they have real photos of their own work? Do they show videos of prepping, spraying, and finished results?

At RepaintPro, we respect our clients’ privacy — so we never share addresses or personal info. But we do post videos, Reels, and photos of our actual jobs across:

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube


So you can see exactly what kind of work we do — and the results you can expect on your home in Mermaid Waters.


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✅ Aluminium-Specific Knowledge

Painting aluminium windows isn’t like rolling a bedroom wall.

It takes the right cleaning process, a non-ferrous primer, controlled spray coats, and precision masking — otherwise, you’ll see paint lifting, flaking, or bubbling in no time.

Ask your painter:

What primer do you use for aluminium?

How many top coats do you apply?

Do you know your film thickness (microns)?

Do you sand before spraying?


If they stumble or say “we just give it a light scuff and spray,” walk away.

RepaintPro follows a purpose-built system:

Clean and degrease the surface.

Sand to allow mechanical adhesion.

Use high-build primer for aluminium.

Apply multiple coats of professional-grade finish.


It’s what gives our jobs their deep colour, consistent sheen, and long-lasting durability.


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✅ Subtle Colour Matching (If You’re Renovating)

A lot of homes in Mermaid Waters are undergoing renovations — and the last thing you want is mismatched window frames between old and new sections.

We specialise in helping homeowners blend aluminium frames across different eras of the home. Whether you’re joining a new extension to an older house or modernising a whole façade, we can colour-match across a wide range of finishes — from Pearl White to Monument or custom blacks.

It’s a great way to tie everything together without full replacement.


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✅ Signs of a Real Business

In this industry, there are still plenty of “cash job” painters operating from the back of a ute with no ABN, no licence, no systems, and no backup plan if things go wrong.

Check for the signs of a real business:

Do they have a proper website?

Are they active on socials with current content?

Do they issue formal quotes with ABNs and licence numbers?

Do they have branded vans and uniforms?


At RepaintPro, we’re a fully registered business, with a signwritten van, uniforms, digital quoting system, and visible presence online. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t go missing once the job starts.


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✅ Consistency Across Projects

Every home is different — some have sliding doors, others have colonial bars, some have curved bay windows or louvres.

A true aluminium window specialist can deliver a consistent finish no matter the surface or challenge.

Before you hire someone, look at how their jobs turn out across different properties. Are their lines sharp? Is the finish even? Are the colours true to what was quoted?

That’s why our RepaintPro videos are so useful — you’ll see our spraying up close and unfiltered.


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✅ Communication and Quoting Process

It’s frustrating chasing trades that don’t answer their phones or disappear mid-project.

We’ve built RepaintPro around clear, reliable communication. You can:

Call or text Steve on 0403 311 125

Send through photos for a quote via our upload dashboard

Message us on Facebook or Instagram


We’ll reply quickly, clearly, and professionally.


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✅ We’re Not Here to Sell You Anything

One more thing: we’re not here to pressure you into anything.

We’re not here to sell you anything.
But we are here to solve the problem of what to do with those ugly windows that don’t match anything anymore.

It’s your home. You get to choose the finish. We’re here to deliver it — professionally, legally, and beautifully.


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✅ Servicing Mermaid Waters and Surrounding Gold Coast Suburbs

We work all over the Gold Coast, not just Mermaid Waters. If you’re nearby, we likely already have jobs in progress close to you.

We service:

Broadbeach Waters

Mermaid Beach

Miami

Nobby Beach

Burleigh Heads

Robina

Clear Island Waters

Varsity Lakes

Reedy Creek

Mudgeeraba

And all suburbs across the central and southern Gold Coast


If you’ve got aluminium window frames that need a refresh — we’d love to help.


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✅ Get Your Quote Started

Visit our Quote Upload Dashboard to send us your details, or just shoot a quick text to Steve on 0403 311 125.

No pressure. No jargon. Just quality aluminium window painting by licensed, experienced, and insured professionals.


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RepaintPro – Aluminium Window Painters Mermaid Waters – Proudly Family Owned Since 1924
QBCC Licensed | Fully Insured | 100+ Years of Painting History | 30+ Years of Spray Expertise