The price of painting services will depend on several factors:
- Internal or external: External walls may require additional layers such as primer or sealer, and use outdoor paints that are suited for harsh weather. They will also need several coats to ensure that the colour is even.
- Preparation of wall: Depending on the condition of the existing walls or ceiling, you may need different methods to remove the old paint. For example, old exterior paint may require water-jetting services to remove it, otherwise, it will impact the adherence of the new coat of paint. If the walls are not level, they may need levelling. Or, if the walls have cracks or holes, they will need skimming or filling.
- Different rooms in the house: The kitchen and bathrooms may require a coat of sealer before painting. They may also need paints that have antifungal properties.
- Size of area and number of coats: Generally, the more wall or ceiling surface area, the more paint needs to be applied. And depending on the type of paint used, you may need to increase the number of coats to ensure even coverage.
- Colours: Naturally, a simple coat of white paint is the most affordable. But if you are thinking of adding more colours to one room, such as painting one wall a deep blue hue to create a feature wall and the rest white, the cost will increase.
- Effect: Similarly, if you want your painter to create two-toned effects, geometric patterns, or textured effects like rag-rolling or sponging, it will cost more.
- Paint quality: Different paint brands will advertise different properties such as anti-mould, anti-fungus, matte or gloss finish, low VOC, or even anti-mosquito. These different properties will affect the price.
