Free interior painting cost calculator
Brisbane interior painting cost by room
- Bedroom (walls only, 2 coats): $450 – $900
- Bedroom including ceiling: $600 – $1,150
- Bathroom (mould-resistant paint, ceiling): $400 – $850
- Living / dining room: $900 – $1,900
- Hallway: $450 – $1,100
- Ceiling only (per room): $150 – $350
- Doors (fully painted, both sides + edges): $80 – $150 each
- Skirting and architraves: $8 – $16 per linear metre
What's included in a proper Brisbane interior paint job
- Furniture moved to centre of room and covered
- Floors protected with drop sheets
- Fill nail holes, minor cracks and gouges
- Sand filled areas and any glossy surfaces
- Spot-prime patched areas
- Cut in and roll two coats of low-VOC interior acrylic
- Ceilings in flat ceiling white unless specified otherwise
- Trim and doors in low-sheen or semi-gloss enamel
- Clean up, remove tape, walk-through with owner
Ceilings, walls, trim — what to paint together
The most cost-effective sequencing in Brisbane is ceilings first, then walls, then trim, in a single mobilisation. Splitting the job across two visits duplicates set-up costs and cutting-in labour — expect a 30–50% premium if you skip one now and revisit later.
Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost per room in Brisbane?
As a rough guide: bedrooms $450–$900, bathrooms $350–$700, living rooms $700–$1,600, hallways $400–$900, plus $80–$180 per ceiling. Doors run $80–$150 each fully painted.
Should I paint ceilings when I repaint the walls?
In Brisbane's humid climate, ceilings yellow and mark faster than walls. If it's been more than 8–10 years, paint them at the same time — the incremental cost is small compared to setup and cutting-in labour on a second visit.
How much paint do I need for a room?
A standard 12 m² Brisbane bedroom with walls only needs about 4–5 L for two coats. Include ceiling and it's about 6–8 L.