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How Much Does It cost To Paint A House in Australia?

A lick of paint can help transform the appearance of your home and potentially increase its value. But are the expense, effort, and possibly the mess, worth it? We take a look at the costs and some other factors involved.

If you’re preparing to sell or just want to freshen up the look of your home, here’s how much a professional paint job could set you back, depending on whether you’re painting the outside or inside of your home, or both.

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house?

Professional painters typically charge by the square metre. As an example, according to tradie listing website Hipages, it usually costs between $15 to $45 per square metre to paint the exterior of a brick house and between $12 to $60 per square metre to paint a timber house.

To paint a whole house, Hipages says you can expect to pay between $4,000 to $7,000 for a small one-storey brick veneer or rendered house, between $7,000 to $12,000 for a small one-storey weatherboard house, and between $10,000 to $20,000 for a two-storey weatherboard house.

The cost will differ depending on whether you are painting the outside or inside of your house.

In addition, other factors that may impact the price include:

How much preparation is involved for the painters

The number of storeys and the total height of the building

Any detailing that might complicate the job (such as fascias under the roof and window trims)

How easy the site is to access

Whether the house is on flat or sloping ground

The type and quality of the paint

For example, if some walls need to be cleaned or old paint needs to be removed before painting, this can add to the preparation time and can make a paint job more expensive. Additionally, if your home is more than one storey, additional equipment like scaffolding and extra safety precautions may be needed.

How much does it cost to paint the interior of a house?

The average cost of interior house painting is $10 to $30 per square metre including ceilings, tradie directory service.com.au says. This estimate is based on one undercoat and two finishing coats.

Painting two bedrooms and a kitchen/living area will cost about $800 to $1,500, service.com.au says, and a three-bedroom house with two bathrooms, a kitchen and a laundry will likely cost between $4,500 and $6,000.

On top of the size of the area to be painted, other factors that may affect the price include:

 How much preparation is involved

 The height of ceiling

 The type and colour of the paint to be used

 The number of windows and doors

 The number of architraves and amount of trim work

 If there are any decorative features

For example, your painter may need scaffolding if you have high ceilings. It may also take more time if you have decorative features to be painted on the walls or ceiling.

The previous colour of the walls can also impact costs as it can take more preparation work and extra coats of paint when transitioning a room from dark or strong paint colours to light or neutral tones, to ensure that the original colour doesn’t show through and impact on the desired decorative effect.

Extra costs to keep in mind

It’s a good idea to remember that if, during their work, a painter discovers any serious building defects or dangers, this could prolong the project and add to the cost. For example, if you live in an older house and lead-based paint is discovered, this can present a serious health hazard. The Australian Government says homes containing lead should ideally be assessed and dealt with by trained professionals.

It’s a good idea, too, to check with a painter during the quoting process if they can fill any holes that may be visible on the painting surface. The painter may request that a specialist plasterer fix certain sized holes or damage to certain materials, before painting can commence.

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Commercial Painting: More than Just Pretty Walls

If you are a commercial property owner, investor, or manager, you tend to have a lot on your plate when it comes to maintenance. Certainly, you want your building or complex to look its best, but at the same time, it is essential to keep in mind the bottom line. Functionality and productivity are just as important as appearance, sometimes more so. In addition, any refurbishing needs to be done with minimal disruption to your business or tenants.

A good commercial painting contractor will help you achieve your goals. Beyond a fresh new appearance and an appealing color scheme, experienced commercial painters can provide a whole range of related services, together with the smallest possible amount of down time and inconvenience. Find out more.

Image

Whether you aim to convey a particular image or establish a distinctive brand, you want your office, mall, plant, school, religious institution, or other commercial property to look welcoming to visitors. With a neat, attractive physical appearance, you will create a good first impression and foster a sense of confidence. A painting firm which is experienced in commercial work will be qualified to give advice on current color trends in your field (for instance, the hotel industry) and how to use color to create an appropriate mood — soothing blue for a spa, energetic yellow in a factory, or lively red in a restaurant are a few examples. They’ll use digital color imaging to give you a clear idea of how different hues would look in your setting.

Type of Paint

Find a contractor who uses high quality paint, for a good-looking, hardwearing job. Well chosen and applied, commercial paint ought to be able to stand up to five years of heavy use. Your painter should be equipped to advise you about important topics like the best products for various surfaces (including wood, drywall, concrete, metals, and others), wall and floor solutions for high-traffic areas, and exterior sealants that will increase resistance to severe weather conditions like heavy storms or harsh sunlight. For interiors, low-odor paint will allow redecoration to take place with minimal disturbance to employees and clients, while anti-mold paint and products with low or, even better, no VOCs will safeguard their health.

Preparation

A good commercial paint job begins with proper preparation. Look for a professional painting contractor who will perform a thorough cleanup of the surfaces to be treated, including pressure washing of the exterior, and take care of existing problems such as chipping or peeling paint, water damage, mold, graffiti, rust, damage to the substrate, or concrete spalling. Inside the building, other types of repair may be necessary — repair or replacement of drywall; patching of nail holes, cracks, dents, and gouges; and retexturing of acoustical ceilings.

Customer Service

Discuss with commercial painters how they will proceed with their work while causing the least interruption to normal business or inconvenience to your clients and employees. An especially service-oriented contractor may offer you flexible scheduling — that is, working during your off-hours or slow season so that your business can continue to function relatively normally. Consider, also, the safety measures they plan to put in place to protect occupants of the building as well as its equipment and furnishings.

Quality Control

Competitive pricing is important in terms of keeping your project within budget. Beyond the dollar cost of commercial painting, look for detailed written specifications regarding materials, colors, and projected time frame. Reliable contractors will perform regular inspections during the course of the work and upon completion, issuing detailed progress reports which you can present to your colleagues or investors. In addition, they will guarantee both materials and labor in writing.