July 3, 2026 · Updated October 20, 2026 · Pricing Guide · By Marco Rossi, Next Day Painting Inc.
Painting a single room in Toronto costs $300-$800 on average, depending on room size, ceiling height, prep work required, and paint quality. A standard bedroom runs $300-$600. A large living room or basement can reach $900-$1,200.
We get this question every week. A Toronto homeowner wants one room painted - maybe a bedroom before moving in, a living room before selling, a kitchen refresh - and they want to know what to budget before calling anyone.
I've been painting homes across Toronto and the GTA since 2009. In this guide, I'll break down exactly what room painting costs in 2026, what drives prices up or down, and how to get the most value from your budget - whether you hire us or someone else.
These are real prices based on what we quote Toronto homeowners every week. "Low" reflects a small, well-prepped room with standard paint. "High" reflects a larger space, higher ceilings, older walls needing more prep, or premium paint like Benjamin Moore Aura.
| Room Type | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | $300 | $450 | $600 |
| Living Room | $500 | $700 | $900 |
| Kitchen | $400 | $550 | $700 |
| Bathroom | $250 | $375 | $500 |
| Basement | $600 | $900 | $1,200 |
| Hallway | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| Dining Room | $400 | $550 | $700 |
| Home Office | $300 | $425 | $600 |
Prices include labour, paint (two coats), prep, and clean-up. Ceiling painting is a separate add-on ($100-$200 per room). Trim and baseboards: $150-$300 per room.
Want to see how individual rooms compare to a full-home repaint? We break down full-home pricing in our complete Toronto painting cost guide.
The room prices above cover walls, two finish coats, standard prep and clean-up. Anything beyond that is priced as an add-on, which is why two quotes for the "same" room can differ. This is what the common extras cost in Toronto in 2026.
| Add-On | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Ceiling painting (separate from walls) | +$100-$200 per room |
| Trim and baseboards | +$150-$300 per room |
| Accent wall in a contrasting colour | +$80-$150 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | +$300-$600 per room |
| Wall repair and skim coating | +$75-$300 per room |
| Higher ceilings (9-10 ft or concrete slab) | +$75-$150 per room |
Popcorn ceilings deserve a note. In homes built before the mid-1980s the texture can contain asbestos, so it should be tested before anyone scrapes or sands it. If you live in an older Scarborough or North York bungalow, our interior painting guide for older homes explains how we handle plaster walls and textured ceilings.
Painting every room at once is almost always cheaper per room than booking rooms one at a time, because setup, masking, travel and equipment costs are shared across the whole job. As a guide, a full interior repaint of a three-bedroom detached Toronto home, including walls, ceilings and trim, typically runs about $3,300-$6,200 in 2026, versus a much higher total if the same rooms were priced individually from the table above. Bundling three or more rooms usually saves $100-$200 on the total.
If you are only painting part of the house, work out which rooms get the most wear first, usually hallways, kitchens and bathrooms, and bundle those together.
On a typical interior repaint, labour is the bulk of the price and paint is a smaller share, often around 15-25% of the total. That is why choosing a better paint rarely changes the quote by much, while skipping prep or primer to hit a lower price changes the result a lot. A clear quote separates labour from materials, names the exact paint and sheen, states the number of coats and lists what is included in prep. If any of that is missing, ask before you compare totals. Our guide on how to get an accurate painting quote walks through what to check and how to compare three bids side by side.
Two painters can quote the same bedroom $300 apart and both be quoting honestly. Here's what accounts for the difference.
We price interior painting at $1.50-$3.50 per square foot of paintable wall surface - not floor area. A 150 sq ft bedroom with 8-foot ceilings has roughly 400 sq ft of wall surface. Add ceiling, trim, and a door, and you're looking at 550+ sq ft total. Bigger rooms cost more - straightforward.
Standard Toronto homes have 8-foot ceilings. That's our baseline. If you're in an older home in Rosedale, Annex, or Leslieville with 9 or 10-foot ceilings - or a condo with a concrete slab ceiling - expect to add $75-$150 per room. Higher ceilings mean more wall surface and more cutting-in time along the crown.
A freshly drywalled room takes paint cleanly. A 1970s semi-detached with cracked plaster, previous DIY patches, and a nicotine-stained ceiling is a different job entirely. Surface prep - filling cracks, skim coating, sanding, priming stained surfaces - adds $75-$300 depending on how bad it is. We always tell homeowners upfront what prep is needed before we quote.
There's a real difference between a $45/gallon contractor-grade paint and a $110/gallon Benjamin Moore Aura. We recommend Aura for living rooms and bedrooms - it covers in two coats, holds colour longer, and is easier to clean. For utility areas like basements and laundry rooms, mid-range products like Benjamin Moore Regal Select ($75-$85/gallon) work perfectly well.
The paint brand matters. We use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams exclusively. When a quote comes in suspiciously low, ask what paint they're using - often it's a no-name product that'll need repainting within 3 years.
One colour throughout? Fastest and cheapest. Adding an accent wall in a contrasting colour adds roughly $80-$150 - more masking time, more clean product transitions. Two completely different colours on four walls? Budget for the higher end of any room's price range.
A legitimate Toronto painting quote isn't just "labour + paint." Here's what should be itemized every time.
Never accept a quote that doesn't specify the paint brand and product. "Good quality paint" means nothing. Ask for it in writing.
Know exactly what you'll pay before we start.
Itemized quote emailed within 2 business hours.
You don't need to cut corners to bring the cost down. There are a few things that legitimately reduce the bill without touching the quality of the finish.
Interior painting is slower in November through February. Painters are less booked and sometimes more flexible on price during winter months. If your timeline is flexible, a January or February booking can save $75-$150 per room compared to peak spring and fall booking periods.
This is the biggest lever most homeowners don't use. Painting three rooms at once costs significantly less per room than three separate single-room bookings - because setup, travel, and equipment costs are shared. A typical discount for bundling 3+ rooms is $100-$200 off the total. If you're thinking about repainting your bedroom anyway, it's almost always worth doing the hallway and a second bedroom at the same time.
Professional prep adds cost because it takes time. If you can move all furniture out of the room, remove wall art, outlet covers, and window treatments before we arrive, you save 30-60 minutes of setup time. We'll always confirm what's needed beforehand.
Ceilings are often left untouched when they don't need it - especially in newer homes. If your ceiling is in good shape and the same colour you want to keep, leave it. That's $100-$200 per room saved immediately. Same with baseboards and trim: if they're clean and undamaged, they don't need painting every time the walls get done.
Here's one place where skipping costs you more. Painting a dark colour over without primer often requires three coats instead of two - which ends up costing more in both paint and labour than priming first. If your painter suggests skipping primer, ask why.
For a full breakdown of what professional interior painting in Toronto includes - from bedroom to basement - see our service page.
Painting a bedroom in Toronto costs $300-$600 for a standard 120-180 sq ft room. A larger master bedroom with an ensuite can run $600-$900. Price depends on ceiling height, the number of coats needed, and whether trim and baseboards are included.
Most Toronto painters quote per project, not per hour. You'll receive a flat written quote covering labour, materials, prep, and clean-up. Some painters charge $45-$65/hour for small touch-up jobs, but for a full room repaint, a fixed project quote is the industry standard - and protects you if the job takes longer than expected.
A professional Toronto painting quote should include: surface preparation (filling holes, light sanding), primer if needed, two coats of finish paint, labour, materials (paint and supplies), and clean-up. It should specify the paint brand and product, the number of coats, and the warranty on workmanship. If it doesn't include all of these, ask before signing.
A standard bedroom or living room takes one full day for a two-person crew - about 6-8 hours including prep and clean-up. Kitchens take a full day due to more cutting-in around cabinets and fixtures. Basements typically take 1.5-2 days depending on size and wall condition.
Yes, for most Toronto homeowners. A professional leaves clean edges, no lap marks, and a durable finish that lasts 5-10 years. DIY costs can approach $150-$300 in paint and supplies alone - and typically takes 3-4× longer with less consistent results. For resale prep, rental units, or any premium finish, professional painting consistently pays off.
A full interior repaint of a three-bedroom detached Toronto home, including walls, ceilings and trim, typically costs about $3,300-$6,200 in 2026. Painting all rooms together is cheaper per room than booking them one at a time.
Ceilings are usually an add-on of about $100-$200 per room, and trim and baseboards add roughly $150-$300 per room. Popcorn ceiling removal is a separate $300-$600 per room.
If you're painting one room in Toronto in 2026, budget $300-$600 for a bedroom, $500-$900 for a living room, and $600-$1,200 for a basement. Bundle two or more rooms and you'll typically save $100-$200 off the combined total.
The biggest mistake Toronto homeowners make is accepting the cheapest quote without asking what's included. A $250 bedroom quote that doesn't include primer, uses one coat, and specifies no-name paint will need redoing in two years. A $450 quote with Benjamin Moore Aura, proper prep, and two coats will look sharp for a decade.
We provide free written quotes - itemized, with the paint brand specified - and respond within 2 business hours. Request your free quote here or call (289) 236-7039.
Tell us the room, the size, and what needs painting. We'll send you a written quote within 2 business hours - no commitment required.