Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$4,500avg

$1,869 — $9,000

$2 — $7 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Painter wages and time

$1,215 — $5,850

65%

Materials

Paint and primer

$375 — $1,800

20%

Prep Work

Drywall repair, sanding, masking

$185 — $900

10%

Supplies & Equipment

Brushes, rollers, drop cloths, tape

$94 — $450

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $585 tax$5,085

HST at 13%

📋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

$4,635

$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 providers
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HM Professional Painters

1063 Somerville St, Oshawa, ON L1G 4K4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

117 reviews

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Marleau's Action Maintenance

450 Lyndebrook Rd, Whitby, ON L1P 2A3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

206 reviews

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Fice Multi Trade Inc.

285 Taunton Rd E Suite 4416, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

41 reviews

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CertaPro Painters of Oshawa/Pickering

420 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

125 reviews

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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING York & Durham Region, Scarborough

120 East Beaver Creek Rd Suite 200, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4V1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,055 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 data
1

Aggregated from 12+ 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.