Keeping a modern, safe and engaging school environment is about more than just the usual cleaning routine. The state of painted surfaces – that’s classrooms, corridors, hallways, amenities and the exterior of the building – has a pretty direct impact on students wellbeing, teachers performance and the school’s reputation overall. As our schools get older and our expectations of quality go up, more and more Australian schools are looking for painting partners with the know-how to get the job done right in busy learning environments.
Painters Link has quickly become the go-to solution as a primary school painting company, high schools and even tertiary institutions, offering a tailored, compliant and highly organized school painting service.
Why School Painting isn’t Just Any Old “Painting Job”
Schools face some really unique challenges that generic commercial painters often just overlook. Schools have to meet pretty strict health, safety, durability and operational standards after all.
- Keeping Safety & Compliance Top of Mind
Schools need to make sure all the work gets done to the highest standard – that means:
The WHS Act and all the regulations
- Child-safe working protocols because kids safety is top priority
- Doing risk assessments & making sure the workplace is safe before we start
- Managing asbestos & lead paint (which is a common issue in older schools)
- Making sure all chemicals & equipment are safe to use
- Ensuring the building can be safely evacuated in an emergency
We take all that into account and work it all into the project plan so you get all the paperwork and peace of mind you need as a principal or facilities manager.
- Paint That Can Take the Wear & Tear
Schools are some of the busiest places in the country so the paint has to be tough enough to withstand:
- Thousands & thousands of touches & bumps a day
- Constant scuffs from bags & backpacks in the corridors
- The impact of sports equipment
- Moisture in change rooms & other high-humidity areas
- The constant cleaning cycles
- We use high performance education-grade coatings like:
- Acrylics that can take a scrubbing in the classroom
- Anti-graffiti coatings & protective clear coats for areas that need a bit more protection
- Systems that block moisture in the change rooms
- Slip-resistant coatings on sports floors
- UV-stable exterior coatings to keep the paint looking good for years to come
These coatings help keep maintenance to a minimum and save you money on repairs down the track.
- Scheduling That Works Around Your School Timetable
The thing is , schools can’t just shut down during the school day. We get that. So we offer things like:
- Doing the work during the school holidays when the kids are all gone
- Working late on weekends or after the school day is over
- Painting in blocks so we don’t have to close off the whole school
- Setting up temporary signage & barriers to keep everyone safe
We get the job done with minimal disruption and keep the entire site safe the whole time.
Why Painters Link Is Becoming the First Choice for Schools
- Purpose-Built Solutions for Educational Environments
Painters Link tailors each project to the unique needs of different school spaces. High-use areas like hallways receive tough, abrasion-resistant finishes, while early learning centres get low-odour, child-safe coatings.
- Colour Psychology for Learning Outcomes
Painters Link integrates colour theory into project planning.
For example:
- Soft blues/greens improve focus in classrooms
- Neutral, matte finishes reduce glare for digital screens
- Warm tones improve comfort in reading spaces
- Bright accent colours create energy in STEAM or creative rooms
- These choices support enhanced concentration, behaviour, and engagement.
- Transparent Communication With Leadership Teams
Schools appreciate reliable coordination.
Painters Link provides:
- Clear timelines before work begins
- A documented staging plan
- Daily progress communication
- Full safety pack (SWMS, SDS, insurance, risk assessments)
- Clear invoicing with no variation surprises
This level of structure reduces administrative burden for school leadership.
- Experienced Teams for Large, Complex School Sites
Many schools span multiple blocks with mixed ages of buildings.
Painters Link handles:
- Multi-stage exterior repainting
- Difficult access points with boom lifts & scaffolding
- Paint systems for different substrates (steel, brick, concrete, timber)
- Integration with ongoing campus upgrades
This reduces the need to hire multiple contractors.
Recommended Paint Types for Schools
School paint systems that get a delicate balance between keeping a place looking good for years to come while also being safe, non-toxic and as easy to clean as possible. The best paints for school environments are low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) washable acrylics, these really do minimize odours, keep the air in the school nice and fresh and can take a beating when it comes to getting scrubbed.
If you’re painting classrooms and corridors where hands and backpacks are constantly banging into the walls, then you want the kind of paint that can withstand all that. In areas like change rooms, canteens & amenities where things get a bit more wet and wild, you should probably go with mould-resistant stuff to stop the mud working its way into the walls.
And when it comes to tough areas that take a pounding like a sports hall or playground equipment then you need a tough-as-nails enamel or poly paint to keep the colour looking good and prevent rust setting in. By using the right paint on every part of the campus you can keep your school looking it’s best, save on cleaning bills and the dreaded deep cleans down the line.