How much to expect for a painter?

dsab

Hello,

I will be moving soon and will need the living and bedroom painted. Unfortunately I am really not good in painting and would rather get someone in to do it, if it can be done for a rasonable cost.

Any idea how much painters charge these days for such small jobs? The Livingroom is a decent size (about 30sqm) and the bedroom is about 20sqm.

Any recommendations for a painter in the Newry Area would also be welcome.

Regards,
dsab

belfastgirl23

Depends whether you need undercoat and/or gloss as well as painting. We had some painting done a while back and I think it was maybe about £70 for a reasonably sized sitting room including paint, but this was probably one coat only and the walls were in good shape. But the hall stairs and landing was a good bit dearer because it's pretty high and also because there was a big stain were the roof had leaked. Also if you eg want a light colour over a dark colour it takes a few more applications. Or if they need to fill in holes etc. But in my book well worth it.

Sorry no recommendations though our guy doesn't take on any new clients, thus proving that a good painter doesn't need to advertise.

weeclick

my mum was charged £130 just for painting the hallway last year and that wasnt including paint cos she already had it!

Old_Git

my painter charged £80 per day .

missma

Yea I was charged seventy a day couple of years ago hoping to get some done myself soon.

dsab

Thanks for all your responses. Good to know a ballpark figure before I get some people around for quotes.

weeclick

always get at least 3 quotes and work out the average - then barter your way down on the one you would prefer to do the job, with a good reputation for time keeping and cleanliness! Youll more than likely get away with some haggling as everyone needs to get the next client and will be prepared to lose a few quid to secure the deal!

rachel_green

Does any one have any idea how much it is to paint the outside of a house (and also around all the windows - the sills not the pvc windows themselves )

We have a two storey which deperately needs done.

Thanks

gtub2000

Depends on quality - remember price is not everything when it comes to painting and decor - we have used the same painter over last 5yrs - pricing topped at 100 quid day - but last time we used him he was back to 70 quid - not as much work on at the moment - so get a discount.

dsab

Just to follow up on this.

In the end I got 3 quotes and I took the cheapest. I paid £250 for Living Room (Walls only), Dining Room (Walls only), Hallway (Walls only) and 2 good sized bedrooms (Walls and Ceilings). The £250 included the paint and he also fixed some other minor things like filling holes and uneven surfaces. Overall it took him 2.5 days.

I am happy with the quality of work and def. very happy with the price.

CountryGirl7676

Hi can u post his name and number - am looking for 1 myself. I would greatly appreciate it Thanks