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Painters

How much does a painter cost?

  • R50 – R80/sqm
    Interior painting
  • R40 – R80/sqm
    Roof painting
  • R40 – R80/sqm
    Exterior painting — labour only
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Below is a cost guide for painters and the different services they offer. The prices quoted are estimates. For an exact price request a quote.


Interior painting

  • R50 – R80/sqm

This is the price for interior painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on the scope of the work (primer and paint, any prep work needed, removing old wallpaper, etc.), the type of paint used, space layout particularities, and location. Tip: How do you calculate paint area: measure the width and height of every wall that needs to be painted and multiply. Subtract any windows and doors. If you want to paint the ceiling as well, add the area of the room. And use your measurement in our form to get interior painting quotes. The cost of interior painting typically runs from R50/sqm to R80/sqm, averaging at R65/sqm.

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Exterior painting — labour only

  • R40 – R80/sqm

This is the price for exterior painting per square metre of roof, labour only. Additional costs apply for paint purchase and any accessories. The average cost is usually R60/sqm.

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Roof painting

  • R40 – R80/sqm

This is the price for roof painting per square metre, labour and paint included. The price primarily depends on roof area and pitch, roof type (IBR, corrugated, etc.), the type of paint used, and location. Tip: How you calculate roof paint area: multiply roof width and length. And use your measurement in our form to get quotes for roof painting. On average, expect to be charged between R40/sqm and R80/sqm for roof painting.

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Recent jobs for painters

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Pietermaritzburg
  • Property type: Commercial
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Renovation

Exterior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Phoenix, Durban
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls, Roof
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Langeberg Glen
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: 1–3 months

3 bedroom house that needs a fresh coat of paint inside.

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Bloemfontein
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 150–500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Morningside
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Good day, The painters at my property have not done a great job and I am looking for a more professional service to correct some errors. For example, the lines are not neat and areas where there should be a neat line that distinguishes two colours apart are not well executed. I need assistance with this.

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Verulam Durban
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Scraped outside and inside. Cream paid to be changed to grey outside. Inside cream to remain. PLEASE USE WHATSAPP, NO VOICE CALLS!

Exterior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Kraaifontein
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What needs to be painted?: Exterior walls, Roof, Fence and/or gates, Windows and doors, Deck
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: More than 3 months

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Isipingo Rail
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Window frames
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): 50–150 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: Within a month

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: PMB
  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling, Doors, Window frames, Other
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): More than 500 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: More than 3 months

need painting.

Interior painting

  • City or suburb where you need the service: Durban
  • Property type: Apartment/Flat
  • What surfaces need to be painted?: Walls, Ceiling
  • Approx. size of the area to be painted (in sqm): Up to 50 sqm
  • When (approximately) do you need painting?: 1–3 months