Things you must know before hiring a painting company
What is the Cost of a Painter Per Hour in Toronto area?
With that in mind, you’ll want to know how much it costs to hire a painter in Toronto – to make sure that you’re paying a fair amount and that you’re not being over-charged. In this piece, Paint Club will give you a fair idea of what you should expect to pay.
Paint Cost By the Hour
Firstly, expect to pay anything between $25 and $75 per hour for Toronto residential painting projects. There’s obviously quite a difference in cost between those amounts and that’s because it depends on the experience of the painters you employ as well as the project you have, the type of paint you choose and the materials.
You might also find that there’s a difference in price depending on whether you need an interior painter or an exterior painter.
Per square foot, a very experienced painting service will charge you anything from $1 to $5, and the cost may be greater depending on how many coats of paints you need, the type of paint you use and the surface the painter is painting.
Some paints only require one coat, others require two or even three.
Room Size Makes a Difference
The room and the size of the room makes a difference. So, if you have 2 or three windows in a room then there may be a greater cost as paintwork around a window is more detailed.
A 10 x 15 sq. foot room could cost anything from $250 to $600 and again, it depends on the paint you choose too.
Painting – The Daily Rate
Painters and decorators usually work an eight-hour shift but that can vary depending on the project (and the painter!).
For an eight-hour job, expect to pay on average around $600 (but the cost could be greater or less).
Most residential painters will quote based on square footage or per hour, although you might find some painting services offering a day rate.
What Do Painting Services Factor In When Costing a Project?
House painting services will usually take into account the following when costing out a project:
Quality of paint
Type of materials
Tools
Labour
Preparation work
The Cost of Painting an “Average” Room
This is quite difficult to determine because people have different ideas of what is classed as “average.” However, based on a 12’ x 12’ room expect to pay around $150 to $450. Of course, you need to bear in mind the type of paint and the above factors too.
The Cost of Painting an “Average” House
Again, people have different ideas of what an average size house represents. A house of approximately 1,500 sq. foot in Toronto can cost between $1,500 and $5,000 and remember you will need to factor in the points above too.
A larger house, of around 2,000 sq. foot in Toronto can cost from $2,000 right up to $8,000 (paint dependent, materials etc.).
The Labour Cost of Painting Home Interiors
There is another way of assessing the cost of residential painting in Toronto and that is the average labour cost per room.
This can range between $150 right up to $900 and obviously you should consider the size of the room in question, the preparation work involved and the type of paint that you wish your painter to use in the room.
As far as cost for an entire house, it depends on the size of your home, how many windows and their sizes. Generally it can cost anything from $750 right up to $9,000 – so there is big scope! It’s all about size, ceiling height, complexity, preparation work and paint which can affect the overall cost.
Painting The Exterior of a Home
Of course, residential painting doesn’t just mean inside your home, lots of houses need painting on their rendering or brickwork.
Painting an “average” size house in Toronto can be anything from $750 right up to $12,000 – it just depends on how professional your team is, the preparation work required, windows, trims and the type of paint you want.
Bear in mind that it’s necessary to choose durable, weather-proof paint for an exterior. You might just want your exterior doors given a lick of paint which is much cheaper and a wonderful way to dress up your outside, that typically costs on average around $200 per door.
Final Words
When choosing the right Toronto house painter team for your residential painting project, do obtain quotes from a few different firms. Three should be sufficient and your quotes should always be free – with no obligation (like Paint Club).
Do read testimonials so you get a good indication as to how capable your painting firm is and ask as many questions as you want! Nothing should be any trouble – when you choose Paint Club, it never is, and we guarantee a job that will thoroughly satisfy you!
