Elizabeth Bay – Heritage Building Repainting & Restoration

‘Clanricarde’ is a distinguished five-storey heritage building in Elizabeth Bay, originally constructed as a three-storey residence in the late 1890s and later extended to its current form. The structure blends solid brickwork, in-situ concrete and timber cladding—each requiring careful treatment to maintain waterproofing and aesthetic integrity.

3 Colours was engaged to complete a full exterior repaint and associated remedial works, preserving the building’s historic character while ensuring long-term protection against the coastal environment.

Scope of Works

The project involved extensive preparation and restoration prior to painting:

• Repainting of all external masonry, windows, pipework, garages, entrance gates, handrails, and security gates
• Remedial repairs including concrete spalling treatment, crack and hole filling, replacement of rusted brackets, and restoration of timber window frames
• Stripping of delaminated and flaking paint, followed by full building washdown
• Rust treatment and powder coating of metal gates and garage doors for added durability

Challenges

Clanricarde’s combination of heritage materials—brick, concrete, and timber—demanded tailored surface preparation and coating systems for each substrate. The building’s height and narrow street frontage also required careful access coordination and safety management throughout the project.

Outcome

The completed works reinstated the property’s refined character while safeguarding its structural envelope. The refreshed facade and restored timberwork highlight the building’s historic craftsmanship, while modern coating systems ensure durability and weather resistance for years to come.