Cost to paint a room this size

collinsca

Hi

Can anyone advise how much a painter might charge to paint a room the size: 

18’7 (5.66) x 12’10 (3.91) including skirting and ceiling.

Thanks!

GDB2222

£500-1000?

There are so many things that you haven’t said, such as how much fiddly bits of cutting in, current condition, cost of materials. …

collinsca

Cutting in annd how fiddly - unsure! I’m a bit of a novice on how much effort it would take.

Would a photo help?

I don’t know cost of materials… My query was about the labour 👍

stuart45

A lot depends on how good a finish you want, and the condition of the walls.

The amount of prep required will make a lot of difference to the price.

collinsca

thanks - did not consider that.

it was built 2018. This will be the first refresh.

wall condition is good.

I want a great finish!

looking for a ball park…. £600, £800, £1000, £1200

born_again

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Will depend on where in the UK you are & how much decorator thinks they can get away with.

Best to just get 3 quotes.

collinsca

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fair point. Thanks

I’m in the south.

any painter out there with a ball park figure appreciated!

stuart45

I'd guess £600 to £900.

collinsca

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thank you

Albermarle

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My experience is of a significantly wide range of quotes, with differences up to a factor of 4 or 5.. The cheap ones tend to be younger guys doing it out of hours/weekends for cash. Although the preparation will tend to be minimal.

Then right through to someone who will take ages ( and charge accordingly) as they painstakingly do everything perfectly.

OP - You are also probably looking at £100 ( max) for materials. Decorators usually supply/bring the standard paint- white emulsion- white gloss/satinwood etc . They may prefer to also supply the coloured paint, or may be happy for you to buy it. They prefer the more expensive trade paint, as it goes on quicker/easier, so it takes less time.

I would work around a £1000 all in in the South.

collinsca

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Amazing thanks!