House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)
Average cost in Oshawa
$1,869 — $9,000
$2 — $7 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedPainter wages and time
65%
Paint and primer
20%
Drywall repair, sanding, masking
10%
Brushes, rollers, drop cloths, tape
5%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$3,708 — $5,562
Based on 12 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in Oshawa
Verified providersHM Professional Painters
1063 Somerville St, Oshawa, ON L1G 4K4, Canada
117 reviews
Marleau's Action Maintenance
450 Lyndebrook Rd, Whitby, ON L1P 2A3, Canada
206 reviews
Fice Multi Trade Inc.
285 Taunton Rd E Suite 4416, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V4, Canada
41 reviews
CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering
420 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K8, Canada
125 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 Oshawa, interior painting projects average around $2,562, typically ranging from $2.00 to $4.00 per square foot depending on the home's size and the amount of prep work required.
Exterior painting in Oshawa averages about $1,869 for smaller standard jobs, but can range from $3,000 to $7,000 for a full 1,500-2,000 sq ft home. The cost per square foot is generally between $2.50 and $6.50.
Professional painters in the Oshawa and GTA region typically charge between $40 and $80 per hour for preparation, painting, and cleanup.
Budget latex paints cost around $25 to $40 per gallon, mid-grade paints range from $50 to $80, and premium paints like Benjamin Moore Aura or Sherwin-Williams Emerald can cost $90 to $160+ per gallon.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.