How Canadian Painters Quote Interior Painting Projects

Interior painting is year-round work for Canadian painters. Here's how to quote it.

Pricing Methods

Per Room

• Small bedroom: $300-500
• Master bedroom: $400-700
• Living room: $500-900
• Kitchen: $400-700
• Bathroom: $250-450

Per Square Foot

• Walls only: $2.50-4.50/sq ft
• Walls and ceiling: $3.50-5.50/sq ft
• Trim included: Add $1.00-2.00/sq ft

Prep Work Pricing

• Patching holes: $2-5 each
• Skim coating: $2-4/sq ft
• Wallpaper removal: $2-4/sq ft
• Priming: $1-2/sq ft

Paint Costs

• Builder grade: $30-40/gallon
• Mid-range: $50-70/gallon
• Premium: $70-100/gallon
• Coverage: 350-400 sq ft/gallon

Regional Rate Differences

• Toronto/GTA: $4-6/sq ft
• Vancouver: $4-6/sq ft
• Calgary/Edmonton: $3-5/sq ft
• Montreal: $3-5/sq ft
• Smaller markets: $2.50-4/sq ft

HST/GST on Quotes

• Show tax separately
• Residential: Include tax in final price
• Commercial: Quote excluding tax

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