Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$5,250avg

$3,000 — $7,500

$2 — $6 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Painter hourly wages and crew costs

$60 — $70

65%

Materials

Paint, primer, and supplies

$15 — $25

20%

Prep Work

Drywall repair, sanding, and masking

$5 — $15

10%

Overhead & Profit

Contractor margins and equipment

$5 — $10

5%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $786 tax$6,036

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
  • Primer
  • Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
  • Trim painting
  • Masking & protection
  • Cleanup

Typically Excludes

  • Wallpaper removal
  • Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
  • Lead paint abatement
  • Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
  • Deck or fence staining

Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$4,140

$3,312 — $4,968

Based on 6 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

QA Painting Company

12320 Rue Lachapelle, Montréal, QC H4J 2M8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

140 reviews

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Peintre Pro

65 Bd Brunswick, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2N4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

198 reviews

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Pro Spray Services

2020 Trans Canada Route Suite 107, Dorval, QC H9P 2N4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

125 reviews

🔨

CREO Peinture - Peintre

4388 R. Saint-Denis Suite 200, Montréal, QC H2J 2L1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

449 reviews

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Protech Peinture

12286 Rue April, Montréal, QC H1B 5N5, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

121 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In Montreal, painting a 1,500 sq ft home typically costs between $3,200 and $7,000 CAD. The final price depends on the number of rooms, ceiling height, and paint quality.

Professional painters in the Montreal area generally charge between $40 and $80 per hour. This rate typically covers labor, basic surface preparation, and cleanup.

Budget paints start around $25 to $40 per gallon, mid-range options cost $50 to $80, and premium paints with better coverage and durability can run $90 to $120 per gallon.

Local Montreal experts estimate the average cost to paint a single standard room is between $300 and $800 CAD, depending on the prep work required and whether ceilings and trim are included.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.