How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in Vancouver? (2026 Price Guide)

If you’re planning to repaint your home in Metro Vancouver, here’s the straight answer on what it costs — our real, current pricing. No “starting from” games, no surprises later.

Our 2026 pricing:

• Walls (houses & condos): $2.70 per sq. ft. of floor area — premium paint and all materials included
• Ceilings: $1.30 per sq. ft. (see popcorn ceiling removal for textured ceilings)
• Doors: $100 per door
• Baseboards: ~$3.50 per linear ft.
• Cabinets: see our cabinet painting costs guide for kitchens and bathrooms

We paint with premium products — Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint (velvet finish) or equivalent — and everything else is on us: primer where needed, caulking, masking, drop sheets, and full cleanup.

What does that mean in real money?

A 12×12 ft bedroom is 144 sq. ft. Walls at $2.70/sq. ft. come to about $390. Add the ceiling (144 sq. ft. — ~$187), and a full bedroom repaint lands around $580 — paint, materials, and labour, all in.

Every home is different, which is why we do free in-person estimates: (236) 995-6777.

What can change the final price:

• Wall condition — cracks, nail holes, and water stains need prep work; heavy prep adds labour.
• Drywall repairs — we handle them; priced after we see the scope.
• Height and access — stairwells and vaulted ceilings take more time and equipment.
• Colour changes — going from dark to light (or the reverse) can need an extra coat.
• Exterior work — Vancouver’s rain and moisture make proper prep more important here than almost anywhere in Canada. We only paint exteriors when the weather allows it.

The cheapest quote usually isn’t the cheapest:

A low bid that skips prep, uses cheap paint, or rushes the job costs you twice: once now, once for the repaint in two years. Proper prep and quality paint are what make a paint job last 8-10 years in our coastal climate instead of 2-3.

Interior vs. exterior timing in Vancouver:

Interiors: year-round. Exteriors: late spring through early fall, when surfaces are dry and temperatures cooperate. If your exterior paint is peeling or bubbling, don’t wait for summer — moisture gets under failed paint fast in our climate. Call us and we’ll assess it.

FAQs:

• How long does it take? Most bedrooms: 1 day. A full 2-bedroom condo: 3-4 days. A whole house interior: about a week. Exteriors: 3-7 days depending on size and condition.
• Do I need to move my furniture? Just small items and valuables — we move and carefully cover everything else.
• Do you work in condos and strata buildings? Yes — houses, condos, townhouses, and strata painting projects across Metro Vancouver, including phased work and strata scheduling requirements.
• What paint do you use? Premium lines like Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint or equivalent — durable, washable, low-odour.

Get an exact price for your home:

Online guides get you close; a 15-minute walkthrough gets you exact. Call or text (236) 995-6777 for a free estimate anywhere in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, or New Westminster.