Contract Coating
Your substrate. Our facility. Factory finished.
QC Architectural provides contract coating services for manufacturers and distributors of building materials across Australia. If you produce or supply timber, fibre cement, plywood, aluminium or other panel and profile products, QC Architectural can apply factory coating systems to your substrate and return it finished, documented and ready for your customer.
No capital investment in coating equipment. No managing an in-house application process. Send your material, we coat it, you get it back finished to specification.
Substrates We Work With
The facility handles a wide range of building materials across nine automated production lines.
- Timber cladding profiles and linear products
- Fibre cement sheets and panels
- Plywood and engineered sheet products
- Aluminium sections, angles and trim profiles
- MDF and other engineered timber products
- Custom and modified timber species
Coating Systems Available
QC Architectural applies a broad range of coating systems depending on substrate, end use and specification requirements.
- Water based acrylics and primers
- Solvent based stains and coatings
- Hardwax oils including WOCA and Rubio Monocoat
- Penetrating clear and pigmented oils including CUTEK and Intergrain
- 2K polyurethane and fluoropolymer systems
UV cured coatings - Fireshield G1FR Group 1 fire retardant clear (QLD accredited applicator)
- Custom colour matching available across most systems
Why manufacturers choose QC Architectural
Building and running an in-house coating facility is a significant capital and operational commitment. Accreditation programmes, quality systems, production line equipment, trained staff and controlled environments all add up. Contract coating through QC Architectural converts that cost into a straightforward processing fee per unit.
Beyond cost, accreditation matters. Architects and commercial specifiers increasingly require coating systems to be applied by accredited applicators. QC Architectural holds Dulux Accredited Industrial Applicator status, Fireshield Accredited Applicator certification for Queensland, and a Weathertex Coating Partner agreement. These accreditations cover a significant portion of the coating systems specified across residential and commercial construction in Australia.
Every production run is processed under controlled factory conditions with application monitoring and quality checks throughout. Application records and compliance documentation are provided with each batch as standard.
Capacity Built for Volume
Nine automated production lines. Approximately 500,000m² annual coating capacity. The facility is built to handle ongoing production runs at scale, not just one off jobs.
- Panel Line 1: flat sheet substrates up to 1.8m wide including timber sheet, fibre cement and plywood. Sand, curtain coat, UV roll coat, polish, cure and package in a single pass.
- Cefla Finishing Line: European reciprocating spray machine with dedicated glass oven and automatic multilevel stacking. Up to 1.8m wide.
- Linea Profile Line: stick profiles up to 110mm wide. Water based, solvent based, stains, oils and primers.
Contract sanding and custom cutting also available as standalone services or as part of the coating process.
Simple to Get Started
- Submit an enquiry with your substrate, coating system requirements, volume and turnaround expectations.
- The team will confirm feasibility, pricing and lead times.
- Deliver your substrate to the Carole Park facility.
- Materials are processed, quality checked and returned finished, packed and documented.
White label arrangements are available for manufacturers who want the finished product to carry their own branding. QC Architectural works behind the scenes.
Accredicattion
Dulux Accredited Industrial Applicator
Fireshield Accredited Applicator QLD
Weathertex Coating Partner
Member of Prefab Australia
Etex Fibre Cement Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located and do you service nationally?
We are based in Carole Park, Queensland. Yes, products can be delivered to construction sites and supply partners nationally.
Can I supply my own materials for coating?
Yes. Manufacturers, distributors and builders can supply their own substrate and we will apply factory coating systems to specification. Timber, fibre cement, plywood and aluminium are all accepted.
Do you coat trims, fixings and accessories to match?
Yes. We coat everything required to complete a full cladding system. Nails, screws, aluminium angles, plastic trims and other accessories can all be finished to match the primary product, so everything that goes on the wall is consistent from the cladding to the last fixing.
What coating systems do you use?
Water based, oil based, solvent based and 2K fluoropolymer. If it goes on timber, fibre cement, plywood or aluminium, we are set up to apply it.
Do your products come with a warranty?
Yes. All factory applied coatings are applied by accredited applicators using approved systems. Warranty terms vary by product and coating system and will be confirmed at the time of order.
How do I place an order or get pricing?
Get in touch with your requirements and we will respond within one business day. Provide profile, quantity in lineal metres or square metres, desired finish and colour, and whether you are supplying timber or would like us to source it. We return quotes fast so you can keep your project moving.
What are your typical lead times?
Lead times depend on the process. Pre-oiling is generally 3 to 5 days. Vacuum coated finishes are 10 to 14 days. Custom 2K panel finishes are 14 to 21 days. As a rule, allow a minimum of 14 days from receipt of goods. Lead times may extend during peak periods.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Minimum order quantities vary by service:
- Vacuum coating — 500 lineal metres
- Oiling — 500 lineal metres
- Panel line — 25m²
- Priming — 1,000 lineal metres
- Sanding and calibration — 1m²
Orders under a set amount are subject to a $120 setup fee.
Do you offer custom colour matching?
Yes, we can match custom colours on certain products. We use an in-house spectrometer and colour matching process, which takes up to 14 days. A physical sample is required and must be signed off by you before we procure any material.
Please complete the form below with your enquiry details, and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to assisting you.
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