A1 Decorating is a professional painting and decorating company serving Christchurch and Wellington, New Zealand. With a team of dedicated trade professionals who have spent thousands of hours developing their craft, A1 Decorating delivers high-quality finishes across residential, commercial, and new build projects of all sizes.
The company prides itself on a customer-first approach, treating every home and workplace as their own. Whether it's a small garden gate or a full home redecoration, they work closely with clients throughout the entire process to minimise disruption and ensure a smooth experience. From completing work while clients are on holiday to leaving gardens in pristine condition, A1 Decorating goes the extra mile.
A1 Decorating holds several prestigious industry accreditations. They are proud members of the New Zealand Master Painters Association, guaranteeing quality workmanship, professionalism, and adherence to environmental standards. They are also Dulux Accredited Painters — a strictly invitation-only programme where Dulux selects painters with proven experience and quality workmanship. Additional affiliations include Site Safe and the Master Builders Association.
On the commercial side, A1 Decorating has extensive experience coordinating with multiple trades, contractors, and consultants to meet deadlines on complex projects. They hold in-house qualifications for intumescent coatings — a specialist passive fire resistance measure applied to steel structures and timber substrates — covering estimation, application, inspection, and full compliance documentation to meet council fire resistance ratings including Group 1 and Group 2. Their commercial client roster has included work with Regus and other office fit-out projects.
For new builds, A1 Decorating works with leading construction companies including Artisan Homes, Benchmark Homes, and Hometrend Builders, and their previous projects have included several House of the Year winners.
When it comes to painting and decorating in Christchurch and Wellington, A1 Decorating has built a reputation on doing the job properly — from a freshly painted garden gate to a full commercial fit-out. Based in Shirley, Christchurch, their team of trade professionals has spent thousands of hours refining their craft, and the results speak for themselves.
What sets A1 Decorating apart is the breadth of work they take on without compromising on quality. They handle everything from interior and exterior residential painting to new housing developments, commercial premises, and specialist coatings that require specific qualifications to apply correctly.
A1 Decorating holds memberships and accreditations that aren't easy to come by. They are proud members of the **New Zealand Master Painters Association**, which guarantees quality workmanship, professional service, and adherence to environmental standards. They are also **Dulux Accredited Painters** — a programme that is strictly invitation-only, with Dulux selecting only painters who demonstrate strong experience, quality results, and alignment with their values.
Additionally, they carry **SiteSafe** membership and are affiliated with the **Master Builders** network, making them a trusted choice for builders and developers working on new housing projects.
A1 Decorating has established working relationships with some of New Zealand's well-regarded residential builders, including Artisan Homes, Benchmark Homes, and Hometrend. Their previous work on new builds has included several **House of the Year** award winners — a meaningful benchmark of finish quality in the NZ construction industry.
For new builds, they provide a complete service covering interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, wooden fixture finishing, specialist coatings, and colour consultation. Their process runs from the pricing stage through to a quality assurance sign-off on completion.
Commercial painting comes with its own pressures — multiple trades on site, tight deadlines, and the need to coordinate without disrupting operations. A1 Decorating's team is experienced in exactly this environment. Their commercial services include office fit-outs, full interior and exterior makeovers, commercial wallpapering, specialist steel paint coatings, line marking, pavement markings, and signwriting.
A standout capability is their **intumescent coating** service. These passive fire-resistant coatings are applied to steel structures and timber substrates to insulate against heat during a fire, helping buildings retain structural integrity and meet council fire resistance ratings — including Group 1 and Group 2 fire ratings. A1 Decorating manages this specialist area entirely in-house, from estimation through to application, inspection, and compliance documentation.
For homeowners, A1 Decorating takes a practical and considerate approach. They understand that having tradespeople in your home is disruptive, so they work around your schedule — including completing work while clients are away on holiday, so they return to a freshly decorated home. They also take care of the surroundings, ensuring gardens are left in pristine condition.
Their residential services cover interior and exterior house painting, architectural house painting, colour consultations, wallpapering, and specialist coatings. A Quantity Surveyor visits the property to assess the job before a comprehensive quote is provided.