Master Painters Specialist coatings Auckland

Make it mint.

Award-winning residential and commercial painters. From a character villa to an architectural new build, every surface is finished to perfection and left in mint condition.

2012
Established by Hayden Wilson
3 Gold
Master Painters awards in 2020, one for every project entered
1 of 7
Auckland companies that can apply the Porters Paints gilded finish range
5 years
Master Painters guarantee on workmanship and products

The finish simulator

See the finish before the first coat.

Colour is only half the decision. Sheen decides how a wall handles light, how much it hides, and how it survives family life. Pick a finish, move the sun, then throw a week of wear at it.

6:54 pmGolden hour

Your cursor is an inspection lamp. Sweep it across the wall.

1Finish

Paint sheens

Specialist coatings

2Colour

3Light

North-facing rooms get the sun here, so colours read warmer.

4Wear test

Pick a test, or drag across the wall to make your own mess.

Paint sheen

Satin

Bush Line

Sheen
Hides flaws
Wipes clean

Where it earns its keep

    Painter's note

    Add this wall to your enquiry

    An illustration to start the conversation, not a colour match and not a rating of any product. Screens vary, the colour names are ours, and the gauges and wear results describe the simulated finish. A consultation comes with real samples of the materials.

    Specialist coatings

    A point of difference, applied by hand.

    Some specialist coatings protect your building and reduce maintenance costs. Others are simply designed to create a look that stands out from the crowd. We talk through your design ideas in detail, provide samples of materials, then source and apply everything to your budget.

    No. 01

    Lime wash

    An effect that can be used inside or outside to add character. As an external finish on brick or cement work, the lime in the product also reduces mould growth and dirt, and allows your walls to breathe.

    No. 02

    French wash

    Creates a marble-look effect, and works very well for the repainting of interior spaces.

    No. 03

    Textured or metallic

    Adds lustre or shine to the look of your interior or exterior design work. Beautiful feature paints, applied with the utmost skill.

    No. 04

    Polished plaster

    A good option for interiors, including areas that need to be waterproof like bathrooms and kitchens, or where a polished industrial concrete look is desired.

    • Porters PaintsOne of only seven companies in Auckland that can apply the Porters Paints gilded finish range, which opens up an even greater range of colours, textures and effects for wall and floor surfaces.
    • NovacolorTrained in the application of Novacolor products: Italian-style textured and decorative finishes, loved by architects and interior designers alike.
    • To the letterEvery specialist coating is applied to the exact manufacturer's specification. We never cut corners.
    Three black leather armchairs in front of a french washed decorative wall
    French wash The real thing, from MIM's specialist coatings page. The simulator can only hint at it.
    Interior wall in a wet area with a waterproof membrane coating

    Protective coatings

    Waterproof membranes, applied exactly to the product specification.

    A fantastic way to protect the base building materials, especially around the roof, basement floors, internal wet areas and wall cladding. They are also a great tool for exterior restorations, and work well with older-style materials that need repair or refreshing.

    • Rubberised latex
    • Polyurethane-based membrane
    • Anti-slip industrial floor coating

    We work directly with you to identify and supply exactly what your project needs, and you can rely on our Master Painters guarantee in the unlikely event any problems arise.

    Residential and commercial painting

    Old villas brought back to life. New builds finished properly.

    Every house is different, so we bring a fresh take to each job, backed by years of experience, taking into account its age, location and materials. No painting job is too big or small, from your kitchen to the whole house.

    Newly painted cream and white residential home in Auckland
    Re-painted residential staircase

    Residential

    Character villas, renovations and new dream homes, inside and out.

    We have been part of restoring some truly fabulous homes around the city, and of bringing new dream homes to life with our clients' final paint finish choices. Alongside expert preparation and finishing, each space is kept clean throughout, including vacuum sanding to eliminate dust and a final clean-up when the project is complete.

    Inside

    • Specialist coatings and finishes specified by you or your designer
    • Advice on colour combinations, or an introduction to colour consultants and designers we trust
    • Wallpapering, gib-stopping and repairs

    Outside, we arrange

    • All the house washing
    • Appropriate scaffolding, selected and set up
    • Glaziers where needed
    • Any building repairs required to complete the job
    Large commercial building with dark brown stained wood
    Inside AUT University's cafe, painted by MIM Limited

    Commercial

    Keeping Auckland's commercial buildings in top condition.

    We have been working with Auckland businesses for almost two decades, and you will see our touch in a wide range of public and industrial buildings, including Queen Street's Q Theatre, where we did a complete internal refresh, right down to the blackboard signage. We know our way around the specifications for the products we work with, or whatever your designer selects.

    • Interior and exterior work for offices, apartments and warehouses
    • Industrial floor coatings: non-slip, epoxy and polished concrete surfaces
    • Roof spray-painting and waterproofing products
    • Scheduled maintenance once the project is complete
    Large Auckland home with weatherboards painted black and window casings painted white
    Black weatherboards, white joinery
    Newly built modern home's kitchen painted by MIM Limited
    New-build kitchen
    Interior wall and ceiling with an LED light strip, painted by MIM Limited
    Wall and ceiling under an LED strip

    How a job runs

    The finish is only as good as what is under it.

    1. 01

      Visit, listen, sample

      Book an on-site visit, or ask for a quote and time-frames over the phone. We talk through your ideas in detail and provide samples of the materials.

    2. 02

      Detailed prep

      Surfaces are prepared to be re-coated, including gib-stopping and repairs where they are needed. Outside, that means the house wash, the scaffolding and any glazing or building repairs too.

    3. 03

      Sanded without the dust

      We vacuum sand to eliminate dust, and keep each space clean throughout the process.

    4. 04

      Applied to specification

      The right materials, applied as the manufacturer has specified. We work solely with proven paint brands, and we never cut corners.

    5. 05

      Cleaned up and guaranteed

      A comprehensive clean-up, then a five-year Master Painters guarantee on workmanship and products. For commercial buildings we can schedule regular maintenance.

    Portrait of Hayden Wilson, owner of MIM Limited
    Hayden WilsonOwner, MIM Limited

    About MIM

    Safe hands for a fine finish.

    MIM Limited was established in 2012 by Hayden Wilson, a painter with 20 years of experience who has worked in London and South Africa, as well as with one of Auckland's leading painting companies.

    Building the company to a team of six, Hayden has worked hard to make MIM the preferred painting contractors for clients looking for an extra touch of quality. Local, honest and hardworking, the team cares for your property every step of the way: the right products, detailed prep, the finish itself and a comprehensive clean-up.

    2012
    Established
    6
    In the team
    3
    Gold Awards, 2020
    5
    Year guarantee

    Master Painters Association awards, 2020

    Three projects entered. Three Gold Awards.

    It was the first time MIM had submitted any projects, and the whole team was thrilled to take away Gold for all three, including the residential section for interior and exterior character rework, and the commercial section for Porters speciality and industrial coatings.

    Master Painters member

    Five years

    All of MIM's work comes with a five-year guarantee on workmanship and products.

    MIM's white company ute and van parked on a residential street in Auckland

    What our clients say

    Mate your guys have made our place our castle! It looks mint. Looking forward to paying your invoice and stage two upstairs.

    Stephen BolerKumeu

    Our 100 year old Villa has been transformed inside and out thanks to Hayden and his team. If you’re looking for detailed prep, excellent product knowledge, and a top level finish I recommend you speak to Hayden. His team offer friendly open conversation and a willingness to go the extra mile. We are delighted with the result.

    Caroline BellRemuera

    Hayden and his team are a pleasure to have onsite, their work is completed in full, on time, and to a high standard. Very polite and clean while working in our commercial buildings that tenants have asked for them to return for new jobs.

    Facilities ManagerFM Concepts

    Hey mate, thanks for a speedy job despite the challenging weather conditions. Great work on the massive clean up at the end too.

    Cor Van EschEpsom

    You and your team have done an amazing job of our renovation. The Wood Wash ceiling looks fantastic.

    Bruce

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    Where we work

    Auckland wide.

    Based in Epsom, working right across the city.

    Auckland City
    Auckland CBD, Ponsonby, Newmarket, Mt Eden, Parnell, Mt Roskill, Remuera, Newton, Ellerslie, Epsom, Penrose, Grey Lynn, Mission Bay, Meadowbank, Glen Innes, Herne Bay, Panmure
    East
    Howick, Pakuranga, East Tamaki, Botany Downs, Beachlands, Half Moon Bay
    South
    Papakura, Mangere, Tamaki, Manurewa, Onehunga, Papatoetoe, Manukau City, Otahuhu, Mt Wellington, Pukekohe, Takanini, Drury
    West
    Waitakere, Henderson, New Lynn, Avondale, Te Atatu, Kelston, Glen Eden, Rosebank, Green Bay
    North Shore
    Albany, Takapuna, Devonport, Glenfield, Northcote, North Harbour

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