September 1, 2026 · Local Painting Guide · By Marco Rossi, Next Day Painting Inc.
Scarborough painters serve one of the GTA's most varied housing markets - from mid-century Bluffs homes exposed to lake moisture to brick bungalows in Agincourt and townhouse complexes in Malvern. Interior painting runs $350-$650/room, exterior $3,200-$6,000 for a detached home, and cabinet painting $2,800-$5,200 for a full kitchen.
Scarborough is Toronto's eastern anchor - stretching from the Scarborough Bluffs along Lake Ontario north through Agincourt and Malvern to the Pickering border. Few districts in the GTA combine this much variety in a single service area: lakeside mid-century homes, post-war brick bungalows, 1990s townhouse complexes, and a growing condo cluster around Scarborough Town Centre. Each housing type comes with its own painting considerations, and the right Scarborough painting company understands all of them.
This guide covers the painting services available in Scarborough, realistic 2026 pricing, neighbourhood coverage, and what separates a professional painting company from a brush-and-ladder operation.
Interior painting is the most requested service for Scarborough homeowners - whether refreshing a single room, prepping a bungalow for resale, or repainting a full townhouse before move-in. Scope and pricing depend on ceiling height, trim complexity, and current wall condition.
| Room / Scope | Price Range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Single bedroom | $350-$550 |
| Living room | $450-$650 |
| Bathroom | $150-$300 |
| Open-concept living/dining | $600-$1,200 |
| Full house interior (3-bed detached) | $3,300-$6,200 |
| Condo (1-bed) | $850-$1,500 |
Scarborough exterior painting demands an understanding of the area's varied housing stock. Mid-century homes near the Bluffs - in Cliffcrest, Cliffside, and Scarborough Village - often have original wood siding and aluminum trim, and their proximity to Lake Ontario means moisture penetration on lower-level exteriors is a real concern; we check for water ingress and use moisture-blocking primers and elastomeric coatings where needed. Agincourt and Tam O'Shanter are dominated by post-war brick bungalows, where trim, soffit, and entry door repainting deliver the biggest curb-appeal lift. Townhouse complexes in Malvern and Morningside require phased scheduling and HOA-compliant colour approval.
| Home Type | Exterior Painting Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse / row house | $1,500-$2,700 | 2-3 days |
| Semi-detached, 2 storey | $2,000-$3,600 | 2-3 days |
| Detached bungalow | $2,300-$4,000 | 2-3 days |
| Detached, 2 storey | $3,200-$6,000 | 3-4 days |
| Brick bungalow (trim & soffits only) | $1,100-$2,300 | 1-2 days |
Free fixed-price quote. No surprises on the final bill.
Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior. 2-year warranty on workmanship.
Cabinet painting is one of Scarborough's fastest-growing services, especially among homeowners updating Agincourt and Tam O'Shanter kitchens ahead of a sale. With full kitchen renovations running $30,000-$80,000+, cabinet painting delivers a comparable visual transformation for $2,800-$5,200 - often more durable than a factory finish.
The Scarborough Town Centre corridor has seen steady condo growth over the past decade. Painting a Scarborough condo means navigating building management rules: elevator booking windows, fire-door prop restrictions, and parking permits. Next Day Painting coordinates all of this so you don't have to. We use Benjamin Moore Natura (zero-VOC) in all condo projects - zero odour during application and fully safe for occupied units.
$350-$650 per standard room; $3,300-$6,200 for a full 3-bedroom detached home interior including walls, ceilings, and trim.
$3,200-$6,000 for a 2-storey detached home. Semi-detached runs $2,000-$3,600. Prices include pressure washing, caulking, and two finish coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior.
Yes. We regularly paint homes in Cliffcrest, Cliffside, and Scarborough Village. These homes often have original wood siding and lake-driven moisture exposure, so we check for water ingress and use moisture-blocking primers where needed.
Benjamin Moore Regal Select or Aura for interiors. Natura for condos (zero-VOC). Aura Exterior or Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior for exterior work, including moisture-prone homes near the Bluffs.
Full interior of a 3-bed home: 3-5 days. Single room: 1 day. Exterior of a 2-storey: 3-4 days. Cabinet painting: 5-7 days.
Fixed-price quote within 2 hours. Interior, exterior, or cabinet painting. Benjamin Moore paints. 2-year warranty.