2026 painting price guide
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Interior painting (per m²) | R35–R75 |
| Exterior painting (per m²) | R45–R95 |
| Full 3-bedroom repaint | R18,000–R45,000 |
| Damp-proofing (per m²) | R120–R280 |
| Roof painting (per m²) | R55–R110 |
Prices include paint and labour. High walls, heavy prep, premium paint and intricate trim push costs up.
What you're really paying for
- Surface prep. Cleaning, scraping, filling cracks and priming is most of the work — and what makes paint last.
- Number of coats. A proper job is primer/undercoat plus two topcoats. "One coat" quotes look cheap and fail fast.
- Paint quality. Premium acrylics cost more but last years longer and cover better.
- Protection & cleanup. Good painters mask, cover floors and furniture, and clean up — that's labour too.
Supplied vs your own paint
Most painters quote for paint supplied and applied, which means they own the finish and guarantee coverage. You can supply your own to control colour and brand, but coverage usually isn't guaranteed then. Agree this upfront and confirm brand, sheen and number of coats in writing.
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