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Internal House Painting Costs

Internal Painting Costs

Average costs:

  • Per room (standard): $300-600
  • Whole house (3 bed): $4,000-8,000
  • Whole house (4 bed): $6,000-12,000
  • Per m² (walls): $15-35/m²

Room by Room

  • Bedroom: $300-500
  • Living room: $400-800
  • Kitchen: $400-700
  • Bathroom: $300-600
  • Hallway: $200-500

What's Included

  • Wall preparation
  • Filling holes and cracks
  • Cutting in edges
  • Two coats on walls
  • Ceiling touch-up or repaint

Additional Costs

  • Ceiling repaint: $10-20/m²
  • Trim/skirting: $15-25/m
  • Doors: $80-150 each
  • Feature walls: +20-50%
  • Wallpaper removal: $15-30/m²

DIY vs Professional

DIY can save 50-70% but consider:

  • Time required
  • Equipment needed
  • Quality of finish
  • Preparation importance

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