Question 1

How much does it cost to paint the interior of a house in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Student Works' 2026 guide puts a full interior repaint of a 1,500 sq ft home — walls, ceilings, baseboards and trim in mid-grade paint — at roughly $5,000–$7,500 CAD, with most projects landing near $6,250 before tax. Smaller walls-only jobs fall lower; large or premium projects run higher. Use the calculator above for a range matched to your wall area, prep level, and paint grade.

Question 2

Does the estimate include ceilings and trim?

Accepted Answer

Yes — toggle 'Include ceilings' and 'Include trim & doors' to add or remove those surfaces. Ceilings are estimated at roughly 35% of your paintable wall area, and trim at 15%. Prices shown are before GST/PST/HST, which is added per-province at billing.

Question 3

How does paint grade affect cost?

Accepted Answer

Budget-grade paint lowers the estimate by about 15%; premium paint raises it by about 35%. Mid-grade latex is the baseline. Higher-grade paints often cover better in fewer coats and last longer, reducing how often you repaint.

Item	Estimate
Surface prep & masking	$849
Primer coat	$522
Wall paint	$540
Wall painting labor	$2,153
Ceilings	$1,096
Trim, doors & windows	$1,094
Subtotal	$6,253

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