Quick Answer

House Painting Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$7,506avg

$2,800 — $15,500

$3 — $5 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional application and site management

$1,680 — $9,300

60%

Materials

Premium paint (e.g., BM Aura) and supplies

$560 — $3,100

20%

Surface Preparation

Sanding, caulking, and drywall repair

$420 — $2,325

15%

Overhead & Logistics

Insurance, travel, and waste disposal

$140 — $775

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $976 tax$8,482

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

$4,950

$3,960 — $5,940

Based on 9 sources and market data for Toronto. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$7,048

Today

$7,506

House Painting in Toronto is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $458 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Painting Contractors in Toronto

Verified providers
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All Painting Toronto

18 King St E Ste 1400, Toronto, ON M5C 1C4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

230 reviews

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Home Painters Toronto

100 Rose Park Dr, Toronto, ON M4T 1R4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

148 reviews

🔨

JDavis Painting

388 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2T4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

138 reviews

🔨

WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Toronto

25 Coronet Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2L8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,195 reviews

🔨

CertaPro Painters of Toronto, ON

1198 Avenue Rd Upper Suite, Toronto, ON M5N 2G1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

99 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 2026, a full interior repaint for a 1,500 sq ft home typically ranges from $4,000 to $6,500 CAD, depending on whether ceilings and trim are included.

Condo projects often carry a 10-20% 'logistics premium' due to elevator booking fees ($150-$350), restricted work hours, and mandatory $2M liability insurance requirements.

Exterior painting costs in Toronto currently range from $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot of surface area, with a typical detached home exterior costing between $4,500 and $9,000 CAD.

A standard bedroom (approx. 150 sq ft) costs between $400 and $800 CAD. Single-room projects are priced higher per square foot ($4.00-$6.00) due to fixed setup and travel costs.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 2 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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