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Exterior House Painting in Waurn Ponds — Bordeaux Drive

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Exterior House Painting in Waurn Ponds — Bordeaux Drive

Exterior repaint of weathered rough-sawn timber, with a short-term deck refresh

Location: Waurn Ponds, VIC
Project: Residential exterior repaint
Scope: Exterior and deck

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Two-storey rendered home exterior with neutral paint, large windows and covered patio in Geelong

Project overview

About this project

Highlight Painting completed an extensive exterior house painting project at Bordeaux Drive in Waurn Ponds, covering the fascia, eaves, weatherboards, pergola, carport timber and other external timberwork, along with the existing deck.

Years of exposure had left the exterior grimy and weathered, and sections of timber showed water damage and deterioration. Along with restoring the painted surfaces, the colour was updated to a close variation of the original, so the home kept its familiar look while appearing more current.

Brick home exterior with garage, painted trim and entryway — This image shows the exterior of a brick residential home with a garage, covered entryway and upper-level cladding painted in soft neutral tones. The warm brickwork contrasts with the lighter garage door, fascia, eaves and gable detailing, creating a balanced street-facing appearance. A small garden near the entrance adds greenery and helps frame the walkway into the home. The photo is useful for illustrating residential exterior painting, particularly where painted trims, garage doors, cladding and architectural details need to complement existing brick surfaces. For a painting business such as Highlight Painting Service, this image supports content about exterior house painting in Geelong, street appeal, colour coordination and careful surface preparation. It reflects the kind of practical home improvement work many property owners consider when refreshing an established brick home without changing its character. The image can also suit service pages, project galleries or learning centre articles discussing exterior paint finishes, repainting signs, garage door painting, rendered or clad feature areas, and improving the presentation of a home before sale or ongoing maintenance. Its natural, real-home setting makes it relevant for homeowners looking for approachable examples of exterior painting outcomes.

Scope of work

What was painted

Exterior

Rough-sawn timber weatherboards
Fascia and eaves
Pergola and carport timber
Other external timberwork
Timber deck — sanded and recoated

The brief

A familiar colour with a more current finish

The client wanted the exterior refreshed in a colour similar to the existing finish. Rather than an exact match, Highlight Painting suggested a close variation, giving the client the familiarity they wanted with a more modern appearance.

The deck called for a different approach. It was due to be removed and replaced in the near future, so the client asked for a practical short-term refresh to improve its appearance rather than a full restoration.

Rendered two-storey home exterior with covered patio and garden — This image shows a contemporary two-storey residential property with a rendered exterior, neutral paint palette and large windows facing a paved outdoor area. A covered patio structure extends across the rear or side of the home, creating a sheltered transition between the indoor living space and the landscaped garden. The exterior includes rendered walls, timber-toned trim, window frames, roofline details and a mix of paved and gravel garden areas with established shrubs. The overall setting presents a clean, practical and well-kept residential exterior that suits content about exterior house painting, residential painting and property presentation. For Highlight Painting Service, this image is relevant because it reflects the type of home exterior where professional preparation and careful paint application can make a clear difference. Rendered walls, trims, posts, eaves and exterior details all require attention to surface condition, finish selection and neat workmanship. The image also supports local service pages focused on exterior painting in Geelong, house painting, and maintaining the beauty and value of residential properties. Used on a website, this image would work well beside copy about premium materials, meticulous attention to detail and long-lasting exterior results. It can also help homeowners picture how a neutral exterior colour scheme can complement landscaping, outdoor entertaining areas and modern home design without overpowering the property’s existing features.

Preparation and painting

Cleaning, timber repairs and a two-coat deck refresh

Preparation was a significant part of this job. The exterior timber was thoroughly washed down to remove the grime, grease and build-up that had accumulated over the years.

Water-damaged and deteriorated sections were filled and remediated with exterior fillers before painting. Despite the condition of some areas, all of the existing timber was retained and no boards needed replacing.

The deck was sanded and prepared, then given two coats of Haymes Dexpress — a practical recoat in line with the client's plans, and part of our deck and fence painting work.

Colours and finishes recorded

Surface	Colour or product	Finish
Weatherboards, fascia, eaves and trim	Close variation of the existing colour	Exterior paint
Timber deck	Haymes Dexpress	Two coats

Freshly painted exterior cladding and eaves above a brick wall — This image shows the upper exterior section of a residential property, viewed from below on a clear day. The focus is on light-coloured horizontal cladding, neat painted eaves, fascia boards and trim, with a brick wall and structural beam visible in the foreground. The clean finish around the roofline and upper wall highlights the visual impact of careful exterior house painting, especially on areas that frame the home and affect street appeal. The contrast between the painted cladding, white trim and natural brickwork gives the property a tidy, well-maintained look while helping define its architectural lines. For a painting business website, this image is relevant to exterior painting, residential painting and painted cladding projects. It can help customers understand how professional workmanship applies not only to large wall areas, but also to detailed exterior features such as eaves, trims and upper-storey surfaces. The upward angle also shows the importance of precision and care in areas that can be harder to access. Used on a service page or project gallery, the image supports content about refreshing exterior surfaces, improving presentation and protecting a home with a professional finish. It would suit pages discussing exterior house painting in Geelong, weatherboard or cladding repainting, and residential painting services delivered with attention to detail.

On site

Rough-sawn timber and water damage

The coarse, rough-sawn timber used across the exterior was the main challenge. Its textured surface holds dirt, so it took extra effort to clean properly and give the new paint a sound surface to bond to.

The water-damaged sections also needed additional preparation. Filling and remediating them allowed the original timber to stay in place, as the deterioration had not progressed to the point of replacement.

With the deck already scheduled for replacement, a comprehensive restoration would have offered little long-term value. Preparing and recoating it improves its presentation until the new deck is installed.

Before and after

Project photographs

Genuine photographs from this project. Click any photo to view it full size.

Brick house exterior with a painted garage door, paved driveway and landscaped garden — Before

Before 6 photos

Rendered two-storey home exterior with pergola frame and ladder during painting preparation

Rendered two-storey home exterior with painted walls, windows and pergola structure

Covered patio beside a brick home with garden beds and painted exterior posts

After 9 photos

Brick home exterior with painted gables, roofline trim and covered entryway in neutral colours

Brick home balcony with painted timber balustrade and exterior trim

Painted timber balcony underside beside a brick home exterior

Brick home exterior with painted cladding, window and courtyard plants

Brick home exterior with painted upper cladding, eaves and timber beam in neutral tones

Brick home exterior with covered side path and garden

Related painting services

This project combined exterior house painting with a practical deck refresh. If your Waurn Ponds home has weathered timber, see our painting work in Waurn Ponds or our wider house painting services.