Melbourne
9 Best Refinishing Companies in Melbourne
“Refinishing” can describe very different jobs, from recoating a bathtub to restoring a timber deck, vehicle or leather item. This comparison separates the supplied businesses by material and project type so you can contact a company that matches the condition and scope of your work.
Our method for this guide
Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
Complete list
Compare 9 Refinishing Companies in Melbourne
AllAces Cleaning & Restoration Melbourne
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AllAces Cleaning & Restoration Melbourne handles restoration, cleaning and decontamination work for damaged, contaminated or difficult-to-clear properties. Its listed services include water, flood, fire, storm, mould and sewage restoration, trauma cleaning, meth and other decontamination, hoarding clean-ups, odour removal, residential cleaning and commercial cleaning. The Melbourne operation focuses on complex restoration projects and uses specialised equipment.
Notable strengths: Covers restoration, trauma cleaning, decontamination, estates and commercial cleaning under one service group
Property owners dealing with water, fire, storm or mould damageFamilies and organisations needing trauma, hoarding or decontamination cleaning26 Axis Cres, Dandenong South VIC 3175, AustraliaSouth Melbourne Panels
South Melbourne Panels repairs and refinishes vehicles, including panel work, paint imperfections and body damage. The South Melbourne workshop provides on-site services and mechanic support, with appointments recommended. Its work suits owners who want detailed assessment, clear progress communication and careful attention to the finish, including on older or classic vehicles.
Notable strengths: Detailed assessments of existing repair problems
Owners addressing panel or paint damagePeople restoring or refreshing older and classic carsDrivers needing vehicle work with progress updates560 City Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaCobbleron
Cobbleron is a Melbourne shoe repair shop focused on careful restoration and finishing, including stretching, sole repairs and heel work. It is suited to owners of designer, delicate or heavily worn footwear who want repairs that preserve the shoe’s original profile. Work described includes matching top-lifts, dressing heel stacks, polishing and restoring old boots.
Notable strengths: Matches heel repairs to the original profile
Owners of designer shoes needing specialised repairPeople restoring heavily worn heels, flats or bootsShop 13, Level 1/500 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaSOL Shine
SOL Shine is a painter specialising in heritage-home restoration, exterior painting and large residential projects across Melbourne’s inner east, south-eastern suburbs and Bayside. Its in-house team can manage timber repairs, weatherboards, heritage trims, decks, carpentry, preparation and painting under one project lead. In-person estimates assess preparation, repairs and access before work begins.
Notable strengths: Restoration tasks are managed in-house rather than requiring homeowners to coordinate multiple trades
Owners of older or heritage homes needing restoration and repaintingHomeowners wanting painting and supporting repair work coordinated by one teamMelbourne Deck Masters
Melbourne Deck Masters is a Melbourne floor refinishing service specialising in restoring and rejuvenating timber decks. Its work can include high-pressure washing and two coats of water-based Intergrain Ultradeck timber oil, applied across deck floors, built-in seating, screening and stairs. The team is suited to homeowners seeking careful workmanship, punctual attendance and clear communication.
Notable strengths: Restoration work covers connected deck features such as seating, screening and stairs
Homeowners with tired, worn or weathered timber decksPeople seeking a thorough wash and protective oil finishCustomers who value punctual scheduling and communicationSte 371/585 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaRoyal Bag Spa
Royal Bag Spa is a Melbourne leather-goods business focused on cleaning, restoration and repairs for handbags and leather items. It suits owners of designer or luxury accessories needing renewed finishes, repaired corners or broken straps. The business also sells pre-owned luxury bags, with reported attention to condition, presentation and careful workmanship.
Notable strengths: Repairs including worn corners and broken straps
Cleaning, restoration and repairs for designer bagsFinding pre-owned luxury handbags and accessoriesUpper Level Suite, 15/108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaAll Surface Refinishing
All Surface Refinishing revives dated kitchen, bathroom and wet-area surfaces across Melbourne’s north, east and southeast. Its services include refinishing kitchen cabinets, bathtubs, shower bases, basins and tiles, as well as chip and crack repairs on enamel-coated surfaces. Resurfacing applies a fresh enamel coat to acrylic, cast iron, fibreglass or ceramic surfaces, offering an alternative to replacing some existing fixtures.
Notable strengths: Resurfacing a broad range of surfaces, from cabinets and tiles to baths and basins
Refreshing dated kitchens, bathrooms and wet areasMelbourne Flooring
Melbourne Flooring is a flooring contractor offering on-site services and online estimates. It suits homeowners comparing materials and colours or arranging flooring installation, including tile work. The team is distinguished by patient, practical advice and detailed explanations, while customers also describe careful workmanship and a smooth process from selection through installation.
Notable strengths: Online estimates support the initial planning process
Homeowners choosing flooring materials and coloursCustomers arranging flooring installation20 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153, AustraliaMelbourne's Home Maintenance
Melbourne's Home Maintenance handles varied household repair and improvement work, including painting, plastering, high-pressure cleaning, metal gate repairs, electrical repairs, tap replacement and fireplace installation. It suits homeowners with a mixed task list or renovation work who want one team to coordinate several jobs, with communication and site cleanliness forming part of the documented service experience.
Notable strengths: The team handles varied jobs across a single household task list
Homeowners with multiple maintenance tasksPeople arranging painting, plastering or repair workRenovation projects needing several types of trade work
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Services covered across the shortlist
- Timber deck renewalMelbourne Deck Masters can restore timber decks through high-pressure washing and a two-coat water-based Intergrain Ultradeck timber-oil finish, including connected seating, screening and stairs.
- Kitchen and bathroom resurfacingAll Surface Refinishing works on cabinets, bathtubs, shower bases, basins and tiles, with chip and crack repairs on enamel-coated surfaces.
- Damage restoration and decontaminationAllAces Cleaning & Restoration Melbourne covers water, flood, fire, storm, mould and sewage restoration, as well as trauma, hoarding, odour and decontamination cleaning.
- Vehicle panel and paint refinishingSouth Melbourne Panels handles panel work, paint imperfections and body damage, including repair and refinishing for older or classic vehicles.
- Flooring selection and installationMelbourne Flooring - Bayswater provides on-site services and online estimates for homeowners comparing materials, colours and flooring installation.
- Heritage-home painting and repairSOL Shine combines heritage restoration, preparation, painting, timber repairs, weatherboards, trims, decks and carpentry under one project lead.
- Leather, shoe and watch restorationCobbleron restores footwear, Royal Bag Spa works on leather goods, and Bob Shao Watchmaker handles watch batteries, clasps and mechanical servicing.
How to choose a refinishing company
- Name the material firstDeck timber, enamel, ceramic, vehicle paint, leather, flooring and watch mechanisms require different specialists. Start by matching the company to the item.
- Describe damage as well as appearanceChips, cracks, mould, storm damage, worn heels and broken straps call for different preparation and repair conversations than a simple colour refresh.
- Ask how the work is deliveredAllAces works on site by appointment, South Melbourne Panels operates from a workshop, and SOL Shine uses in-person estimates for access and preparation.
- Check the project scaleA single fixture, a whole deck, a heritage home and a damaged property are very different briefs. Choose a provider whose supplied scope resembles yours.
- Clarify practical conditionsResurfacing can have a smell that dissipates overnight, while shoe repairs vary by construction and condition. Ask what preparation, downtime or access is involved.
Frequent questions
Which listed business focuses on decks?
Melbourne Deck Masters specialises in restoring and rejuvenating timber decks, including washing and a documented two-coat timber-oil finish.
Who refinishes baths, basins and tiles?
All Surface Refinishing is described as working on kitchen cabinets, bathtubs, shower bases, basins and tiles, as well as repairing chips and cracks on enamel-coated surfaces.
Is there a company for complex property damage?
AllAces Cleaning & Restoration Melbourne handles restoration and decontamination for water, flood, fire, storm, mould and sewage damage, alongside trauma and hoarding cleaning.
Can one team coordinate heritage repairs and painting?
SOL Shine’s supplied description says its in-house team can manage timber repairs, heritage trims, decks, carpentry, preparation and painting under one project lead.
