Sydney & Regional NSW
Paint Stripping
Sydney
Licensed, insured paint stripping specialists safely removing old, failed and lead-based paint from timber, metal, brick and sandstone across Sydney and NSW.
Getting Back to a Clean, Sound Surface
SPS Painting Group provides paint stripping Sydney property owners, builders and heritage managers turn to when old, failed or hazardous paint needs to come off before any new coating can go on. Paint stripping isn’t a preliminary step to rush through — it’s often the single biggest factor in how well a new coating performs, since paint applied over loose, flaking or incompatible layers will fail again regardless of the quality of the topcoat.
We carry out paint removal across a wide range of substrates, including timber, structural steel, brick, render and sandstone, selecting the method best suited to the surface and the reason for stripping — whether that’s failed coating, incompatible paint layers, graffiti, or simply returning a heritage building’s original material to view. Methods include wet and dry scraping, chemical stripping, sanding and, where appropriate, specialist non-abrasive techniques that protect the substrate underneath.
A significant part of our paint stripping work involves lead paint removal. Any Sydney building constructed before the early 1970s may have layers of lead-based paint beneath the visible surface coat, and disturbing it without the correct containment, testing and safe work practices creates a genuine health risk. Our team follows safe lead paint stripping practices, including testing where required, containment of the work area, and compliant disposal of removed material — this isn’t optional on older properties; it’s a legal and safety obligation.
Paint stripping is a core part of our heritage building restoration work, where original sandstone, timber and masonry often need to be carefully stripped back before conservation-appropriate finishes such as limewash, French wash or decorative coatings or mineral and silica paint systems can be applied. It also comes up regularly ahead of standard residential and commercial repaints, particularly on older properties where multiple layers of incompatible paint have built up over time, and on industrial sites where structural steel needs to be stripped back to bare metal before a protective coating system, including fire protection coatings, can be correctly applied.
SPS Painting Group is part of the Sydney Paint Stripping Group, giving our clients access to over 20 years of specific, hands-on paint stripping and heritage paint removal experience — not general painting experience applied to a stripping job as an afterthought, but genuine specialisation in this exact area.
Paint Stripping Fast Facts
- Licence Number349384C
- ACN160 196 470
- Service AreaSydney & Regional NSW
- AssociationMaster Painters Australia
- StructureOwner-operated
- Group Experience20+ years
How We Approach a Paint Stripping Job
Matching the right method to the substrate, the paint, and what happens next.
01
Assessment & Testing
We inspect the surface and existing paint layers, including lead testing where the building’s age warrants it.
02
Method Selection
We select the most appropriate stripping method, wet or dry scraping, chemical stripping, sanding, or non-abrasive techniques, based on condition.
03
Containment & Safety Setup
Work areas are contained where required, particularly for lead paint removal, to prevent dust and debris from spreading.
04
Paint Removal
Paint is stripped back to a clean, sound surface without damaging the underlying material.
05
Surface Check & Clean-Up
The stripped surface is checked and cleaned, ready for priming or the next stage of restoration.
06
Compliant Disposal
Removed material, particularly lead-contaminated waste, is disposed of.
Why Choose Specialists Over a General Painter
Licensed & Fully Insured
License 349384C, giving you a documented, accountable contractor for paint stripping and lead paint removal.
Master Painters Australia Member
Recognised membership with the NSW/ACT painting industry association. Member of Master Painters Australia.
20+ Years of Group Experience
Backed by the Sydney Paint Stripping Group’s heritage and remedial and construction coatings expertise.
Owner-Operated
You deal directly with the people accountable for the work, not a call centre.
Paint Stripping Services We Provide
Paint stripping covers a range of substrates and situations. Here's what SPS Painting Group handles across Sydney and NSW.
Lead Paint Removal
Safe testing, containment and removal of lead paint stripping work on pre-1970s buildings.
Timber Paint Stripping
Careful timber paint stripping for doors, windows, weatherboard and period features without damaging the timber.
Metal Paint Stripping
Metal paint stripping back to bare steel or iron ahead of priming and protective coating systems.
Heritage & Sandstone Paint Removal
Heritage paint removal from sandstone, brick and render, preserving original material and detailing.
Chemical Paint Stripping Access
Chemical stripping methods suited to delicate surfaces or intricate detailing that abrasive methods could damage.
Wet & Dry Scraping
Traditional scraping methods used where appropriate for the paint condition and substrate.
Pre-Restoration Surface Preparation
Paint removal Sydney property owners need before heritage restoration or specialist decorative finishes.
Graffiti & Coating Removal
Removal of graffiti and unwanted coatings from brick, render and other surfaces.
Compliant Waste Disposal
Safe, regulation-compliant disposal of stripped paint and lead-contaminated material.
Paint Stripping Projects Completed Across Sydney
Below are the real images of recently completed commercial painting projects. You can see how our quality work has completed commercial, heritage, and community projects across Sydney
Paint Stripping FAQs
We provide paint stripping services across Sydney and Regional NSW, for residential, commercial, industrial and heritage properties.
Yes. SPS Painting Group is licensed (Licence 349384C) and insured, and is a proud member of Master Painters Australia (NSW/ACT).
Buildings constructed before the early 1970s may have lead-based paint in underlying layers, even if more recently repainted. Lead paint can't be confirmed by sight alone, so we test where the building's age warrants it.
We select the method based on the substrate and paint condition, including wet and dry scraping, chemical stripping, sanding, and non-abrasive techniques for delicate surfaces.
Yes — we carry out paint stripping on timber, structural steel, brick, render and sandstone, choosing a method that protects the substrate underneath.
Not always, but where existing paint is failing, flaking or made up of incompatible layers, stripping back to a sound surface is usually necessary for a new coating to perform properly and last.
All removed material, particularly lead-contaminated waste, is disposed of in line with state regulatory requirements as part of our standard process.