Painting prices and quotes

Paint is a material that is easy to apply on its own and more economical than some wall coverings. On the other hand, to obtain a quality result, it is recommended to avoid first-price paints; in addition, certain preliminary repairs for the restoration of a wall or a ceiling can impact your budget. Fortunately, it is possible to find quality and economical paints.

What budget should I plan for depending on the type of paint?

Let's study together the prices encountered for the different types of paint in order to better assess your budget.

Acrylic paint

This type of paint is composed of colored pigments bound by means of an acrylic resin. Easy to apply and washable with water, it is ideal for interior work.

• A two-layer acrylic paint will cost you between 0.50 and 5 euros per square meter.
• A single layer acrylic paint, which is more expensive, will cost you between 5 and 10 euros per square meter.

You have the choice between several finishes. The satin finish is slightly more expensive than the matte and gloss types.

Glycero, epoxy and vinyl paints

Glycero and epoxy paints are oil paints containing solvents. Vinyl paint is a water-based paint essentially intended for the undercoat or the composition of effect paints.

• Vinyl paint costs 1 to 5 euros per square meter.
• Glycero paint is charged between 2 and 10 euros per square meter.
• For epoxy paint, allow 15 to 25 euros per square meter.

Special paints

Depending on usage, you may be forced to opt for a special paint.

• Kitchen and bathroom paints, resistant to heat and humidity, cost 2 to 10 euros per square meter.
• Decorative effect paints cost 5 to 30 euros per square meter.

Comparison table of paint prices

Paintings	Average price (per m²)	Labor cost
		Per m²	On time
Acrylic	0.5 to 10 euros	20 to 40 euros	20 to 45 euros
Vinyl	1 to 5 euros
Glycero	2 to 10 euros
Epoxy	15 to 25 euros
Kitchen and bathroom	2 to 10 euros
Decorative	5 to 30 euros

How much should you expect for the labor of a professional painter?

Two methods of invoicing are practiced by professional painters:invoicing per square meter and invoicing per hour. Be that as it may, certain factors will have an influence on the total cost of the service, such as the nature of the supports (ceiling or wall), their condition, the preparation of the site, the type of paint chosen, the geographical area and the rates charged by the professional hired.

• Pricing based on an hourly rate is charged between 20 and 45 euros excluding tax per hour. The painter prepares an estimate beforehand estimating the time he will have to devote to your work, taking into account the protection of the site, the preparation of the walls according to their condition and the surface to be painted.
• Pricing per square meter generally costs between 20 and 40 euros excluding tax per square meter. This type of estimate is more precise and takes into account the cost of the materials (paint and coating), the preparation of the support and the installation.

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