May 7, 2025
From Edgecliff to Darling Point, Fouad's reputation grows as clients delight at his exceptional attention to detail.
When you look at Fouad's work, you can immediately tell that he is a true expert of his trade. His friends nicknamed him "Michelangelo" back in Egypt. Perhaps they meant it half jokingly. But what he does for homes and buildings in Sydney is nothing short of art.
Fouad started out just helping friends and family with a bit of painting in Egypt. Before long, he was the go-to artist for massive resort properties, doing everything from painting to crafting life-size statues out of plaster.
But Fouad knew that he needed to go beyond the horizons to push his skills further. With invitations pouring in from friends all over Europe, Fouad could have gone anywhere. But he chose Australia to be close to family.
Starting out in construction gave Fouad that edge most painters don't have. His experience taught him how rendering and plastering play into the perfect finish.
After cutting his teeth at some of Sydney's biggest painting companies (including Fine Touch), he realized something important. To do work he could be truly proud of, he needed to be his own boss.
Fouad earned a steady stream of clients through word of mouth. He traveled around West Australia for a while until he ended up working in Canberra for four years.
But the tropical coastal vibe of Sydney suited him better and that's what brought him back. His reputation really took off. One of his first projects was an entire building in Edgecliff. The owner was so impressed that Fouad immediately got signed up for another massive project in Darling Point.
That job in Darling Point wasn't just peeling paint and rolling new layers over. Fouad had to take on an 80-year-old building that hadn't seen a paintbrush in thirty years. He did extensive plastering work and wall repairs before he could get to the actual painting part.
By the time he was halfway through that six-month project, residents all over the neighborhood were lining up to book him for their own homes. A ceiling repaint here, a wall makeover there: Fouad was fueling his trade off of recommendations from clients who were impressed by the quality of his work.
But it wasn't all wins for Fouad. He met clients who were not willing to pay the full price of the contract regardless of how well he did his work.
Fouad could pick up the phone and get hired by any painting company tomorrow. But that's not how he wants to bring value into this world. He wants to bring self-expression into the painting projects he takes on, especially in a place he loves like Sydney.
That's the reason why Fouad started his own painting business: to express his meticulous creativity and precision in every wall, room or ceiling that he paints. We're proud to have him as one of the vetted tradies in our network.
Fouad joined SnapTradie not just to grow his business, but because he found people who appreciated the craftsmanship that mass-market painting companies often rush through.
In his own home, Lexicon Quarter is his paint of choice. Its crisp, clean finish that makes everything look fresh and bright. Though he'll happily work with whatever colors his clients prefer, there's something about white ceilings, doors, and trim that speaks to his appreciation for timeless elegance.
When he's not transforming homes and buildings across Sydney, you'll find Fouad keeping fit with weekend swimming sessions and treadmill cardio.
Fouad's secret to making clients happy is by being happy himself. He takes joy in what he does.
If you're thinking of painting your place, Fouad's advice is simple: quality paint and skilled workmanship matter more than you think. What looks like "just rolling paint on a wall" to most people is actually a complex craft that requires understanding surfaces, proper preparation and years of experience to get right.
For skilled and experienced painters like Fouad, there's nothing like seeing a client's face light up in their transformed space. That happiness he creates is what Fouad has been working for all these years - from Egyptian resorts to Sydney's most beautiful homes.
For painting services near you or anywhere in Sydney and surrounding suburbs, contact Fouad through SnapTradie.
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