Industrial Painters in Sydney: Dulux Protective Coatings for Steel, Plant and Equipment
AKD Painting handles industrial painting across Sydney: structural steel, plant and equipment, warehouse and factory surfaces, waste compactors, signage frames and metalwork, finished in Dulux Protective Coatings systems engineered for rust, impact and weather. Recent work includes the compactor fleet at IKEA Rhodes and painting at the Qantas head office.
Backed by proven quality and trusted by Sydney businesses:
- 5-Year Written Workmanship Warranty, backed by Dulux Protective Coatings
- Dulux Accredited Painters ensuring premium standards
- NSW Painting Licence 330882C, fully insured
- Safe work method statements and staging around live operations
See the full IKEA Rhodes protective coatings project, before and after.
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Why Sydney Businesses Choose AKD for Industrial Painting
Industrial painting is preparation, product and process. The coating has to match the surface, the prep has to reach sound metal, and the crew has to work safely around a site that keeps operating. AKD brings all three, with the paperwork to match.
5-Year Written Workmanship Warranty
Backed by Dulux Protective Coatings and put in writing on every quote.
Dulux Protective Coatings Systems
Two-pack epoxy and specialist systems for steel, galvanised metal and concrete, specified for the exposure, not off the shelf.
Preparation to Sound Metal
Grinding, rust treatment and pressure washing before any primer goes on. The system is only as good as the surface under it.
Transparent & Competitive Pricing
A written, itemised scope after a site walk. No hidden costs.
Licensed, Insured, Site-Ready
NSW Painting Licence 330882C, full public liability insurance, SWMS and induction compliance for commercial sites.
Trusted by Major Brands
IKEA and Qantas have both put their sites in AKD's hands. Same crew, same standards, on yours.
The Dulux Protective Coatings System
Dulux Protective Coatings is the industrial arm of Dulux: coatings built for bridges, plant and structural steel rather than living rooms. Applied as a system over properly prepared metal, a two-pack epoxy cures into a hard, bonded film that resists rust, impact, chemicals and weather far beyond what any standard exterior paint can do. AKD preps, primes and applies the full system and stands behind it with a 5-year written workmanship warranty, backed by Dulux Protective Coatings.
- Structural steel, beams and columns
- Plant, equipment and waste compactors
- Signage structures and awning frames
- Balustrades, gates, fences and railings
- Steel lintels, posts and pergolas on homes near the water
Near the harbour or the bay, the same systems protect residential metalwork in Drummoyne, Balmain, Rozelle and Five Dock.
Which primer that metalwork needs depends on the metal itself. Our guide to paint for galvanised steel and outdoor metal covers balustrades, gates, pergola posts and rusting steel lintels.
On the commercial side, our guide to two-pack epoxy on commercial steel, plant and signage covers which assets need it and what surface preparation belongs in the written scope.
Need More Than the Metalwork Painted?
Plenty of industrial jobs sit alongside a bigger repaint: an awning above a shopfront, a warehouse office, a factory exterior in render or brick. The same crews handle full exterior repaints and commercial painting across Sydney, so one scope can cover the steel and everything around it.
Our Portfolio
See the quality of our work across Sydney homes, with clean lines, smooth finishes, and strong attention to detail in every project. From single-room updates to full interior repaints, our portfolio reflects consistent workmanship and long-lasting results. Explore our recent projects to see the standard you can expect from AKD Painting.
Our Industrial Painting Process
Every industrial job runs to a written process: what gets assessed, what gets prepared and how, which system goes on, and how the work is staged around your operations. You see the scope before we start.
1. Site Walk & Written Scope
We inspect the surfaces, assess corrosion and access, and provide a written, itemised quote with the coating system specified.
2. Preparation to Sound Substrate
Grinding and scraping back corrosion, rust treatment, pressure washing and masking. Preparation is most of the job.
3. Prime & Apply the System
Primer matched to the metal, then the Dulux Protective Coatings system applied to specification, coat by coat.
4. Inspection & Handover
Final inspection, clean site handover, and your 5-year written workmanship warranty.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Sydney
Sydney CBD
Inner West Sydney
North Shore
Eastern Suburbs
Western Sydney
Testimonials
Quick from quote to start. Fast and efficient service. Highly recommend.
Calum Pope
3 June, 2026Terrific! Fast, efficient and high quality.
Jerome Bell
26 May, 2026Alex and his Team did an amazing job on our home with such short notice. I commend their communication customer service and skills.
Anna N
25 May, 2026Alex and his team did a fantastic job painting the interiors of our 3 bedroom house, and fixing up the walls and ceilings. The quality of the work was excellent, they worked quickly and everything was done with real care and professionalism. Alex was quick to respond and easy to deal with throughout the process. His recommendations for the woodwork and ceiling colours were also spot on. We’re really pleased with the result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Philippa Munton
29 April, 2026Alex and his team did the most exceptional job painting my house. 10/10 execution of my vision, no drips, even paint application and done in 2 days.
Ashley Cook
19 April, 2026
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Industrial Painting FAQs
What is the Dulux Protective Coatings system?
A: It is the industrial range from Dulux: two-pack epoxy and specialist coatings made for steel, plant and structures rather than house walls. Applied over properly prepared metal, it forms a hard, chemically bonded film that resists rust, impact and weather. We specify the exact products for each job based on the surface and its exposure.
What do you paint with protective coatings?
A: Structural steel, factory and warehouse surfaces, plant and equipment, waste compactors, signage structures, awning frames, balustrades, gates and railings. On homes, the same systems protect steel pergolas, posts, lintels and metalwork, especially near salt air.
Do you do protective coatings for homes as well as businesses?
A: Yes. If your home sits near the water and its metalwork keeps rusting through normal paint, a protective system breaks that cycle. A large share of our residential coatings work is in the harbourside and bayside suburbs of the Inner West.
What warranty do you offer on industrial painting?
A: A 5-year written workmanship warranty, backed by Dulux Protective Coatings. It is listed on every written quote.
How do you deal with rust before painting?
A: We grind and scrape corrosion back to sound metal, treat the affected areas, pressure wash, then prime with a product matched to the metal. Coating over rust is a short-term cover-up and we do not do it.
Can you work around an operating business?
A: Yes. We stage work around trading hours and site operations, provide safe work method statements, complete site inductions, and carry full public liability insurance alongside NSW Painting Licence 330882C. The IKEA Rhodes project ran on a live loading dock without interrupting the store.
Which areas do you service?
A: All of Sydney. AKD is based in the Inner West and works across the metro area, from single items of equipment to staged programmes across a site.
How do I get a quote?
A: Call 0474 854 369 or use the form on this page. We walk the site, assess the surfaces, and give you a written, itemised quote with the coating system specified.
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If you need an industrial painter in Sydney who preps properly, applies a genuine protective system and puts the warranty in writing, AKD Painting is ready to help.
See the standard of the work on the IKEA Rhodes project page, then get in touch for a free, fixed, no-obligation quote.
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