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