Frequently Asked Questions

Men In White provides professional residential and commercial painting across Sydney, along with specialist experience in the safe management and remediation of lead paint.

We work on homes, apartments, offices, strata buildings, schools, hospitals and other sensitive or occupied environments, primarily throughout Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Sydney City and Lower North Shore.

Yes. We undertake both residential and commercial painting projects, including offices, strata properties, schools, hospitals and other occupied buildings.

We understand that commercial and shared environments require careful planning. We coordinate access, working hours and staging to minimise disruption to staff, residents and day-to-day operations.

You can request a quote through the Men In White website, call us on (02) 9326 4242, or email info@meninwhite.com.au.

Rohan Calvert personally reviews new enquiries and will contact you to discuss the project and, where appropriate, arrange a site visit.

Providing a few details about the property, location and scope of work helps us understand what is required before we meet.

The timeframe depends on the size, condition and complexity of the property, as well as the amount of preparation required.

A smaller apartment or individual room may take several days to around a week, while larger homes, strata projects and commercial work can take several weeks.

Before work begins, we provide an anticipated schedule and keep clients updated as the project progresses.

Usually not.

We regularly work in occupied homes, apartments, strata buildings and commercial premises. Where possible, we stage the work so clients can continue using the property while painting is underway.

We also coordinate access and working hours carefully and can use low-VOC paint systems where appropriate to help reduce odour and disruption.

Yes. Men In White has received multiple painting-industry awards and finalist recognitions through the Master Painters Awards for Excellence, with recognition dating back to 2004.

We are also Dulux Accredited and members of the Master Painters Association.

These industry relationships complement more than two decades of practical painting experience across Sydney.

Dulux Accreditation is a professional accreditation program for established painting contractors.

For our clients, it provides an additional level of confidence that they are dealing with an experienced painting business committed to professional workmanship, appropriate paint systems and good customer service.

As a Dulux Accredited painter, we also have strong product knowledge and access to the Dulux range of architectural and specialist coatings.

Good painting starts well before the first finish coat is applied.

We follow a structured process covering surface preparation, repairs, priming, undercoating, application and final finishing. The exact system is tailored to the condition and requirements of each surface.

Rohan Calvert is personally involved in quoting and project oversight, and we place a strong emphasis on communication throughout the job.

Our aim is not simply to make a property look good on completion, but to create a finish that has been properly prepared and is designed to last.

Yes. Lead paint management is one of our specialist areas.

Older Sydney homes and heritage properties can contain layers of lead-based paint, particularly beneath more recent coatings.

Where lead is present, appropriate containment, preparation and clean-up procedures are important to reduce the risk of lead-contaminated dust spreading through the property or surrounding environment.

We can assess the project and recommend an appropriate approach, which may involve stabilisation, encapsulation or controlled removal depending on the condition of the existing coatings.

Lead paint is more common in older homes, particularly properties painted before restrictions on lead content in architectural paints became progressively tighter.

You cannot reliably determine whether paint contains lead simply by looking at it.

If there is reason to suspect lead paint, testing can be carried out before sanding, scraping or other preparation begins. Men In White can help assess older painted surfaces and discuss the appropriate testing and preparation process.

Lead paint that is intact and undisturbed generally presents a much lower risk than deteriorating or disturbed lead paint.

The greatest concern arises when old coatings are sanded, scraped, demolished or allowed to deteriorate, because this can create lead-contaminated dust and debris.

This is especially important when renovating older homes and in environments where children or other vulnerable occupants may be present.

If lead paint is suspected, it is important to identify it before beginning preparation work and to use an appropriate containment and remediation method.

Yes. We regularly use modern low-VOC paint systems and can recommend products suited to homes, offices, schools, healthcare environments and other areas where indoor air quality is important.

The most appropriate product will depend on the surface, required durability, sheen level and how the space is used.

We are also happy to discuss specific environmental or sensitivity requirements before work begins.

VOC stands for volatile organic compounds.

These compounds can be released into the air as paint dries and are one of the contributors to the familiar smell associated with freshly painted rooms.

Low-VOC paints are formulated to contain lower levels of these compounds than many traditional coatings. Modern premium low-VOC paints can provide excellent durability and finish while helping to reduce odour and emissions during application and drying.

Absolutely.

We work extensively with Dulux and can also accommodate other paint brands and colour systems where appropriate.

Clients are welcome to nominate particular colours, products or finishes. We can also advise on the most suitable paint system for different surfaces, including walls, ceilings, timber, metalwork, exterior surfaces and specialist areas.

If you already have a colour in mind, we can help translate that choice into the appropriate product and finish for each part of the property.

Men In White is based in Sydney and primarily services:

• the Eastern Suburbs
• Sydney City
• the Inner West
• the Lower North Shore

This includes areas such as Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Paddington, Surry Hills, Newtown, Mosman and Neutral Bay.

If your property is outside our usual service area, you are still welcome to contact us. Depending on the location, scope and size of the project, we may be able to assist.

Men In White has been painting Sydney homes and commercial properties since 2002.

Over more than two decades, we have worked on everything from individual rooms and apartments to substantial homes, heritage properties, strata buildings and commercial environments.

Men In White holds NSW Painting Contractor Licence 142308C, is Dulux Accredited, and is a member of the Master Painters Association.

We combine experienced painting and careful preparation with a strong emphasis on communication and personal service.

Rohan Calvert remains personally involved from the initial quote through to project oversight, giving clients a consistent point of contact throughout the work.

Our experience is particularly valuable on projects involving:

• detailed preparation and restoration
• older and heritage properties
• lead paint
• occupied homes and commercial premises
• specialist coatings and finishes
• projects requiring careful staging and coordination

Above all, our approach is straightforward: understand the property properly, prepare it carefully, use the right paint system and keep the client informed from beginning to end.