Cost of painting

Please note that the price information in this article was based on data from 2010 and may now be outdated. 

Painting is one of the most commonly requested services on our site. Prices for exterior painting jobs vary considerably, our data shows the cost of painting on ServiceSeeking.com.au ranges from $25 to $250 per hour.

Painters generally work in teams, particularly for exterior painting jobs, so this is why the hourly rate can sky-rocket as you are paying for as many as three or more painters.

The average exterior painting job costs $2,798 which is something to keep in mind if you’re thinking of purchasing or building a timber-clad house. To maintain its mint-condition, a timber house should ideally be repainted every 5 or so years.

Also keep in mind if you have a multi-level home that standard scaffolding may not be sufficient and your painter may need a cherry picker to reach the appropriate height – which will be an added expense.

The cost of an average interior painting job depends on the number of rooms being painted and how many coats are required. Prices range from $25 to $45 per hour, with the average job costing just over $2,000.

Paint quotes typically include labour, paint and materials, two coats on the walls and 3 coats on the ceiling unless otherwise advised. Quotes generally don’t include the stripping of the existing wallpaper or paint so make sure you advise if you need the surface prepped.