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NZ Painter's Guide to Quoting Residential Repaints

How New Zealand painters quote interior and exterior house repaints. Covers prep work, paint systems, and pricing.

10 February 20266 min read
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House repaints are core work for NZ painters. Here's how to quote them.

Interior Pricing

Per Room

  • Bedroom: $400-700
  • Living area: $600-1,000
  • Kitchen: $450-750
  • Bathroom: $350-550

Per m²

  • Walls: $18-28/m²
  • Ceilings: $20-32/m²
  • Trim: $15-25/linear metre

Exterior Pricing

Per m² (Painted Surface)

  • Weatherboards: $35-55/m²
  • Plaster/stucco: $30-45/m²
  • Brick (paint): $25-40/m²

By House Size

  • Small (100m²): $6,000-10,000
  • Medium (150m²): $9,000-15,000
  • Large (200m²+): $14,000-22,000

Preparation

  • Wash down: $3-6/m²
  • Scraping/sanding: $8-15/m²
  • Filler/repairs: $50-100/hour
  • Primer: Included in paint system

Paint Systems

  • Budget (1 coat): Not recommended
  • Standard (2 coats): Default
  • Premium (3 coats): High-wear areas

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