How much does painting work cost in Quebec and Canada?
Interior or exterior, new or renovation: a price at CCQ rates, calculated room by room.
Your project
Is it new construction or a renovation?
In new construction, there is nothing to remove.
The price of painting depends mostly on the area to cover and the condition of the walls. The calculator counts your rooms, ceilings and trim inside, or your wall area outside, then prices the paint, the preparation and a painter’s hours.
What changes the price of painting work
- The area
- The number of rooms, the ceiling height, and whether ceilings, trim, doors and casings are included.
- Preparation
- Filling holes, sanding, priming a new wall or a strong colour change: preparation often takes more time than the painting itself.
- Number of coats
- A dark colour, a new wall or a big change of shade call for a primer and two finish coats.
- Paint quality
- The price per gallon varies a lot between an entry-level paint and a premium washable paint.
- Exterior work
- Outside, height, scaffolding, washing and scraping the old paint drive the price up.
What the estimate includes
- Paint and primer, in quantities calculated from your surfaces
- Preparation: patching, light sanding, protecting floors and furniture
- Finish coats, by roller and brush
- A painter’s labour at the CCQ rate
- Mobilization and a contractor’s normal margin
Frequently asked questions
How much does painting work cost in Quebec and Canada?
Painting the interior of a bungalow costs $3,000 to $3,900 in Quebec in 2026: three bedrooms, living room, kitchen and hallway, walls only, in good condition, standard-grade paint. Ceilings, trim and repairs are extra. Amount before taxes, calculated line by line by qcalculatrice.com at Quebec prices (Québec — grille 2026 v2.2), range verified on September 18, 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote: the calculator redoes it for your home.
How long does painting a house take?
Count about one day per large room for a single painter, preparation included. A whole house usually takes one to two weeks.
Do I have to supply the paint?
The estimate includes the paint. Many contractors let you supply it, but their warranty then covers only the application.
Can exterior painting be done in any season?
No: most exterior paints require at least 10 °C, day and night, for several days. In Quebec, the season runs from May to October.
Is this a firm price?
No. It is an estimate calculated for your surfaces, made to set a budget and compare quotes. Only a painter who has seen the premises can sign a price.