How Much Should I Charge for Interior Painting?
Setting the right price for interior painting services is crucial for attracting customers while maintaining healthy profit margins in the competitive New Zealand market. Proper pricing reflects the quality of your work and positions your business appropriately against local competitors.
Last updated: 9 January 2026
Average Interior Painting Pricing in 2026
Min
$4,900
Max
$19,600
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What Affects Interior Painting Pricing?
- 1Room size and ceiling height
- 2Paint quality and brand selection
- 3Surface preparation requirements
- 4Number of coats needed
- 5Local labour costs and competition
What's Typically Included in a Interior Painting Quote?
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How much does it cost to paint a standard bedroom?
A typical 3.5m x 3.5m bedroom costs between $1,470-$2,940 NZD depending on paint quality, prep work needed, and local rates.
What factors affect interior painting prices the most?
Room size, surface condition, paint quality, and the amount of prep work required are the biggest price drivers for interior painting projects.
Should I charge per square metre or per room?
Per square metre pricing is more accurate and fair, typically ranging from $53-$105 NZD per square metre for walls and ceilings combined.
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