Price of m2 paint – what price can you expect from a professional?

At first glance, painting the walls of your home doesn’t seem like a very difficult job, but in practice there’s a lot involved. You just have to think about the time it will take and the materials and equipment needed!

A professional painter has all the equipment needed for a quality job and knows exactly what type of paint to use.

So you can count on an excellent result, without spending extra money on materials. Are you convinced and going to entrust the painting of the walls of your home to a professional painter?

Here’s an average price per m² for painting in France.

Factors to be taken into account in the calculation

There isn’t just one price, but several price ranges depending on the characteristics of your painting job. Ask yourself the following questions:

Size of house / flat

How many bedrooms does the house have? Does it also have a garage? The painter needs to know the size of the surface to be painted, in order to calculate how much paint he will need to paint the property.

If only one wall needs to be painted, the price is often obvious, but in the vast majority of cases, different surfaces need to be painted. It is not uncommon for the painter to choose to charge an hourly rate. However, if an entire house is to be painted, he may choose to charge a price per m². In principle, the latter is always the most attractive to you as the customer.

Accessibility

The cost of painting a house also depends on how accessible the house is.

A house with solid ground and no obstacles will cost less to paint than a two-storey house with an attic and trees close to certain exterior walls.

Type and quality of paint

The cost of painting a house is influenced by the cost of the material per square metre. High-quality paint will cost more, but you’ll probably need fewer coats. And in the end it’s all about saving time.

Little attention is often paid to the type of paint, even though this criterion is highly important. However, when you entrust the painting of your walls to a professional painter, you’ll find that he or she always has all the knowledge needed to determine which of the different types of paint available on the market is best suited to your situation.

Quantity of materials used

The greater the quantity of materials used to paint the property, the greater the cleaning and preparation of the various paints. This will also have an impact on the final cost of the paint.

Additional requirements

If the outside walls of the house need to be filled in or repaired, this will also affect the price. The painter will have to put in more hours and will probably charge more for labour, which will increase the price.

When you’re decorating your home and you want to paint the walls, you may also want to paint other parts of your home. What about the ceiling of your home? When a painter can carry out several projects at the same time, it always means that the overall price is reduced.

In other words, do you want to paint not only certain walls, but also doors and windows, for example? Then combine these jobs and take advantage of the best price!

Average price of paint per m²

 

The hourly cost of a house painter depends on a number of factors.

Expect to pay between €18 and €28 per m² for interior wall painting and between €28 and €37 per m² for ceiling painting.

Do it yourself or call in a professional?

If you have the time, inclination and budget, you’ll want to renovate your interior yourself. But if this kind of work is not your cup of tea, calling in a painter will be your priority.

Here are a few points to consider:

• Compare artisans by asking for quotes
• Visit the professionals’ websites, particularly the “before and after” sections of the various projects they have carried out
• Check the Google reviews of previous customers

Calling in a painter is your guarantee :

• a job well done
• a professional who has quality equipment at his or her disposal (airless pumps and professional quality paint spring to mind)
• save time and possibly a nervous breakdown (if the result of your painting doesn’t live up to your expectations)

Short-term profitability of an airless pump

Estimates for the complete renovation of a flat or house can run into thousands of euros. This explains why many users are increasingly turning to consumer paint stations such as Magnum or Control Pro.

Of course, we know that not everyone has the desire or the budget to invest in a professional airless pump.

However, we would like to remind you of two points:

• Airless pumps in the professional sector, especially for a few interior painting jobs such as renovating a flat, are available at affordable prices. And you can resell it more easily if you need to.
• But above all, renting a good machine for a few days from a local hire company is probably the cheapest and easiest option. A professional will prepare the equipment to suit your needs and will usually give you all the instructions you need for a good application.

Quality finish, ease of use and speed of application – these are the advantages of the airless spray gun over the roller.

 

In conclusion, the price of paint per m² will depend on a number of factors.

Remember that the assurance of a job well done will be achieved either by a serious building professional, or by using pro tools and quality materials. No pain, no gain 🙂

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