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Painter Insurance

Painting is finish work in someone else's space, so the claims are about their property, not yours — overspray onto a car, a drop through carpet, or damage to finishes you didn't touch. We place cover that protects you where a painter is actually exposed, at the limit your contracts require.

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Cover

What painters need covered

Public liability

For damage to a client's property while you work — overspray, spills, drips onto floors and fittings — at the limit builders and clients name before you start.

Tools & equipment

Sprayers, compressors, ladders and gear against theft and damage, on site and in transit. The kit that's easy to lose off a job.

Damage to surrounding finishes

The claim that catches painters is damage beyond the surface you're painting — a car, a floor, the neighbour's fence. We make sure that surrounding-property exposure is covered rather than argued.

Cover, limits and examples shown are general in nature and subject to eligibility, underwriting and the terms of the issued policy.

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Authorised Representative of McLardy McShane Partners Pty Ltd (AFSL 232987).

FAQ

Painters insurance questions.

Speak with our team on 1300 080 323.

What insurance do painters need?
Public liability at the limit your contracts require is the essential — it covers overspray, spills and damage to a client's property — plus tools for your gear. We match the cover to whether you do domestic, commercial or new-build work.
Does painters insurance cover overspray damage?
Yes — overspray onto a car, a window or a neighbour's property is a classic painting claim, and public liability is what responds. We set the limit to match your contracts so a big overspray claim is fully covered.
Do I need cover as a sole-trader painter?
Yes — builders and clients require it before you start, and it protects you if you damage someone's property, which on a paint job is easy to do. Sole-operator cover is inexpensive and it's what lets you take commercial work.

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Stonewell Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 23 645 965 699) is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1285612 of McLardy McShane Partners Pty Ltd (ABN 14 064 465 309, AFSL 232987).