Freshly repainted living room in an Adelaide home with warm off-white walls and crisp cornice lines in morning light

Adelaide painters and decorators

Seventeen years of straight lines.

Interior and exterior painting for Adelaide homes and businesses, quoted free by Damien and finished properly.

What does DMG Painting & Decorating do?

DMG Painting & Decorating is an Adelaide painting and decorating business run by Damien Michael. It paints homes and commercial buildings across Adelaide, inside and out, and has done for more than 17 years.

The work covers interior and exterior painting, wallpaper, plaster and cornice repair, feature walls, fences, awnings and shopfronts. Projects run from a single bedroom to blocks of flats, schools, churches and factories.

It is a small team on purpose. The person who quotes the job is on the job, the preparation is done properly because that is where a finish is won or lost, and the site is left clean every day.

About Damien and the team
Painter unloading a ladder from a white work van on a quiet tree-lined Adelaide street in early morning
Damien Michael, owner. BLD 281822.

Preparation is most of the difference

The same rendered facade, before and after a wash, scrape, fill, prime and two coats of exterior acrylic. Drag the handle.

Rendered brick house facade before repainting with faded chalky render and peeling window trims The same rendered house facade freshly painted in warm light grey with white trims and a charcoal front door
Illustrative comparison. Real DMG job photos are on the work page and Instagram.
How a job runsEvery job, same five steps

How does a DMG job run?

Five steps, every job, whether it is one ceiling or a whole block of flats.

  1. Quote

    Damien visits, looks at every surface, talks colours and finishes, and sends a written quote with scope, products, and start and finish dates. Free, no obligation.

  2. Prep

    The part you are paying for. Furniture covered, floors sheeted, edges masked. Walls washed, filled, sanded and dusted. Outside, everything is scraped back to a sound edge.

  3. Prime and cut in

    Bare patches and repairs are primed so the topcoat sits evenly. Every edge, corner and ceiling line is cut in by brush before a roller touches the wall.

  4. Two coats

    Rolled on with a wet edge so there are no lap marks, left to dry properly, then a second full coat. Two coats is the standard, not an extra.

  5. Walkthrough

    You walk the job with Damien in daylight. Anything you spot is touched up on the spot. Tape comes off, sheets come up, and the site is left clean.

Which paint finish should you choose?

Sheen is how much light a paint reflects. More sheen is tougher and easier to wipe, less sheen hides more. Slide to compare, and DMG will specify the right one per surface in your quote.

Flat
Ceilings. Hides every roller mark and imperfection, cannot be wiped.
Matt
Bedrooms and living rooms in good condition. Soft, modern, light-absorbing.
Low sheen
The everyday choice for interior walls. Forgives minor imperfections and wipes clean.
Satin
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and hallways. Washable and hard-wearing.
Semi-gloss
Doors, architraves, skirting and window frames. Tough, easy to clean, shows the surface underneath.
Gloss
Front doors, heritage trims and metalwork. Maximum durability and shine, needs perfect preparation.
ReviewsQuoted as written, from Google

What do DMG clients say?

25 reviews on Google, rated Excellent. These are some of them, unedited.

  • Ashley Keane Google review

    We used DMG painting to do some interior painting in our house. Damien and his offsider were excellent. They quoted a good price, the service was reliable and Damien gave us some really good advice about which paints to use. They cleaned up after themselves and were very respectful throughout the whole process. The paint job was outstanding as well and we were very impressed with the finished product. We will definitely be contacting DMG for our next paint job.

  • Darius Hashemi Google review

    Would highly recommend Damien and his team. The quality of his work is second to none and his communication was excellent. We had DMG paint the interior of our home and couldn’t be happier with the finished result. You can’t go past DMG if you are looking for a quality painter.

  • Adrian Thiel Google review

    We use DMG Painting and Decorating on all of our renovation project. We find the team reliable, professional and always on budget with every project, couldn’t recommend the team at DMG highly enough.

  • Meagan O’Connell Google review

    DMG Painting and Decorating were fantastic to deal with. They got the job done on time and budget, and the communication was great. Very easy to deal with resulting in a quality job done. One very happy customer who will return!!

  • Peter Mollet Google review

    Exceptional service provided, quote came within our budget. Explained process, finished on time, friendly service. Would recommend to family and friends.

Read all 25 reviews

Where does DMG work?

All of Adelaide and its surrounding suburbs. These are the areas the team is in most weeks.

Also most weeks: Port Adelaide, Findon, Klemzig, Mawson Lakes, and everywhere else in metropolitan Adelaide.

Questions people ask before they book

Straight answers. The full list is on the FAQ page.

All 11 questions

What services does DMG Painting & Decorating offer?

We specialise in both residential and commercial painting services. Our offerings include interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, decorative finishes and more. Plaster and cornice repair, feature walls, fences, awnings and shopfronts are all part of the service.

How long has DMG Painting & Decorating been operating in Adelaide?

DMG Painting & Decorating has been serving the Adelaide community for over 17 years. Our reputation is built on top-quality work and outstanding customer service.

Are you licensed and insured?

Absolutely! We’re fully licensed and insured, giving our customers peace of mind with every job. DMG holds South Australian builders licence BLD 281822, ABN 29 846 850 927.

Do you offer free quotes?

Of course! We provide free, no-obligation quotes. Just ring us up or fill out our online form, and we’ll organise a convenient time for you. Every quote is put in writing before work starts.

Which brands of paint do you use?

We use only top-quality brands for the best results. This includes brands like Dulux, Taubmans, Wattyl, but we’re also flexible if you have a particular brand preference.

Painter’s kit laid out on a canvas drop sheet: roller, sash brush, masking tape and a tin of white paint

Get a free written quote

Call Damien, or send the details and he will be in touch to arrange a time to look at the job.

Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 7pm