Outdoor timber has the hardest life in Cairns — full sun, wet-season downpours and constant humidity strip finishes and grey off timber fast. Express Paint repaints, stains and oils fences and decks across Cairns with coatings chosen to survive the tropical wet, so your outdoor timber stays protected and looks good. QBCC licensed, fully insured, over 10 years local.
What we do
- Fence painting & staining — timber, hardwood and treated-pine fences; new or tired.
- Deck staining & oiling — restore weathered decks and protect new ones.
- Timber screens, pergolas & lattice — refresh and seal.
- Gates, balustrades and garden structures.
- Colorbond & metal fences — repaint faded or chalky steel fencing.
Stain, oil or paint — we recommend the right one
Outdoor timber can be oiled, stained or painted, and the wrong choice fails fast. Decking oil soaks in, nourishes the timber and keeps a natural look; it’s easy to re-coat and ideal for foot-traffic decks. Stain adds colour and UV protection while showing the grain — good for fences and screens. Paint gives maximum colour and coverage for fences and structures you want a solid finish on. We look at the timber, how it’s used and the look you want, then recommend the system that lasts longest in our climate.
Prep is what makes it last
Grey, mouldy or previously coated timber won’t hold a new finish without prep. We clean and wash off mould, dirt and salt, strip or sand back failing coatings and greyed timber to sound surface, repair loose boards, palings and fixings, then treat, seal and apply the oil, stain or paint system. In the tropics, that prep is the difference between a finish that lasts and one that flakes off by next wet season.
Timed for the Cairns weather
Timber coatings need dry timber and a dry window to cure. We schedule fence and deck work around the forecast and the wet season so the finish goes on and cures properly — rushing an oil onto damp decking is how jobs fail.
Why Cairns chooses Express Paint
- QBCC licensed & fully insured.
- Over 10 years protecting Far North Queensland outdoor timber.
- The right product for the job — oil, stain or paint, honestly advised.
- Free, no-obligation quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Should I oil, stain or paint my deck?
It depends on the timber and how the deck is used. Oil keeps a natural look and re-coats easily (great for foot traffic); paint gives solid colour but wears differently underfoot. We recommend the best option for your deck when we quote.
How often do decks and fences need re-coating in Cairns?
Oiled decks typically need a refresh every 1–2 years in our climate; painted and stained fences last longer. Full sun and the wet season shorten those intervals, so a quick maintenance coat saves a full restoration later.
Can you restore a grey, weathered deck?
Yes — we clean, sand back the greyed timber to sound surface, repair any loose boards, then re-oil or re-coat so it looks close to new.
Do you paint Colorbond and metal fences?
Yes — we repaint faded or chalky metal and Colorbond fencing with the right primer and topcoat system for steel.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes — free, no-obligation quotes across Cairns. Call 0419 600 383 or use the contact form.