BeforeAfterTerracotta Roof, Bright and Even Again
Before: weathered terracotta tiles covered in lichen. After: a bright, even finish across the roof.
Our Roofing Service
Tile Roof Painting in Melbourne & the Macedon Ranges
If your tiled roof has gone faded and patchy, a new coat can make the whole house look cared for again. We repair and clean the roof first, then apply the new colour.
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Almost 30 Years’ Experience
In the roofing trade since 1997
Local Family Business
Owner-supervised on every job
Tiled Roof Specialists
Concrete & terracotta roofs
Free Roof Assessments
Detailed quotes, no hidden fees
Coated by our team
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Can You Paint a Tiled Roof?
Yes, and on a faded concrete roof it often makes a big difference. Concrete tiles lose their surface over the years.
They go dull and patchy, and they soak up water instead of shedding it. A primer and membrane coating protects the tile surface and gives the roof an even colour again.
Terracotta is different. Terracotta tiles hold their colour, so many of them only need a thorough clean to come back to their natural finish. We coat terracotta roofs too, and at the assessment we explain which option suits yours.
- Repairs done before painting
- Detailed roof painting quotes
- Concrete & terracotta tiles
- Colour options at your assessment
How Tile Roof Painting Fits Into a Roof Restoration
We repaint tiled roofs as part of a restoration, so the tiles are repaired and cleaned before any coating goes on. Here is the order we work in.
Roof Inspection & Colour Options
We check the whole roof, talk you through the colour options and send you a clear, detailed quote.
Tile Repairs Before Painting
Broken and slipped tiles are replaced or re-secured first, so nothing damaged ends up under the paint.
Cleaning the Roof for Painting
Lichen, moss and grime come off every tile, so the coating goes onto a clean surface.
Rebedding & Repointing Before the Coating
Loose ridge and hip capping is rebedded where needed and repointed with flexible pointing before any paint goes on.
Primer & Membrane Coating
A primer goes on first, then the membrane coating in the colour you choose, whether that is the same colour or a new one.
Gutter Clean & Final Check of the Painted Roof
We clean out your gutters free of charge, check the finished roof and leave your property clean and tidy.
Want the full detail? Each step is explained on our roof restoration page.
Book a Free AssessmentWhen Tile Roof Painting Is Worth It
Tile roof painting is worth it when the tiles are sound but tired. If the tiles themselves have worn out and crack or crumble when they are handled, a coating will not save them.
Far Cheaper Than a New Roof
Repairing, cleaning and recoating the tiles you already have costs far less than a new roof.
A New Roof Colour
The membrane coating can give your roof a completely new colour, or refresh the colour you have now.
A Fresh Look for Your Painted Roof
A freshly coated roof changes the look of the whole home, whether you are getting ready to sell or simply want to love your place again.
Problems Found Before Painting
Because we go over the whole roof before any paint goes on, small issues are found and fixed while we are up there.
Tile Roof Painting, Before & After
One of these roofs is a faded red concrete roof we recoated in charcoal. Drag the handle on each photo to see the difference.
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View More Roofing ProjectsSigns Your Tiled Roof Is Ready for a New Coat of Paint
A tired roof is often easy to spot from the street. Please do not climb onto the roof to check the tiles yourself. Book a free assessment and let us take a look.
Faded or chalky tiles
Worn tiles look dull and patchy from the street, and they soak up water instead of shedding it.
Lichen and moss spreading
Growth on the tiles holds moisture against the roof and makes the whole house look older.
The roof dates the house
A faded roof can make the rest of the house look older than it is.
Getting ready to sell
If you are getting the house ready to sell, a fresh roof colour helps it look cared for from the street.
Why Homeowners Choose Traditional Roofing for Tile Roof Painting
With Justin in the roofing trade since 1997, we bring the experience to get your roof painting right, and the family values to make the whole process easy.
A Family Business for Your Roof Painting
You deal with us directly, from the colour options at your assessment to the final check of your painted roof.
Advice on Painting or Repairs
If your roof only needs a repair rather than a new coat of paint, we will explain your options.
Detailed Painting Quotes, No Hidden Fees
We give free, detailed quotes for roof painting that include everything, with no hidden fees.
Owner-Supervised Roof Painting
The owner supervises the work on every roof, from the repairs through to the coating.
Concrete & Terracotta Tile Specialists
We work on concrete and terracotta tiled roofs every day, so we know how to approach each tile type when it comes to painting.
Qualified & Insured for Tiled Roof Painting
We are fully qualified and insured, and the coating only goes on once the roof underneath is sound.
Recent Roof Painting & Roof Work Across Melbourne
These are recent tiled roofs we have worked on across Melbourne, including the red roof we recoated in charcoal. Click a photo to see it full size.
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Trusted for Roof Restorations Across Melbourne
Tile Roof Painting Questions
Straight answers about painting a tiled roof, choosing a colour and booking an assessment with our family team.
Still have a question?
Book a free roof assessment online, or give us a call to talk about colours and what your roof needs.
Yes. A primer and membrane coating protects faded tiles and gives the roof an even colour again. The roof is repaired and cleaned first, so the coating goes onto a roof that is sound.
Concrete tiles are often the ones that need it, because their surface fades and becomes porous over time. We also coat terracotta roofs where the tiles need it, although many terracotta roofs come back to their natural colour with repairs and a clean.
Yes. The membrane coating can give your roof a completely new colour, like the red roof we recoated in charcoal in our before and after photos.
Yes. Broken and slipped tiles are replaced or re-secured first, and the ridge capping is rebedded and repointed where needed. The coating goes on once the roof is sound.
The cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, its condition and the repairs it needs before painting. We start with a free roof assessment and then send a clear, detailed quote.
Look at the colours of your walls, window frames and gutters, and at the roofs in your street, because a colour that suits the street usually suits the house. We talk you through the colour options at your free roof assessment.
Yes. We repaint tiled roofs as part of a restoration, so the tiles are repaired and cleaned before any coating goes on. Each step is explained on our roof restoration page.
We paint concrete and terracotta tiled roofs in Sunbury, across Greater Melbourne and in the Macedon Ranges. If you are not sure whether we cover your suburb, book a free roof assessment or give us a call.
Roof Restoration Melbourne
Ready to Give Your Roof a New Lease on Life?
Book a free roof assessment and we’ll inspect your whole roof, explain what it needs and give you a clear, detailed quote — with free gutter cleaning included in every restoration.