‘What does a painter cost?’, a good question. If you are planning to put a painter on your painting project, it is smart to look into prices first. After all, we have more than 10,000 painters in the Netherlands, all of whom charge different prices. Check here all the price information you need + read the (savings) tips that will help you find the best painter easily.
What does a painter cost per hour or per m2?
If you want to hire a painter, you obviously want to know quickly what a painter costs. These painter costs depend on a number of factors. These include the painter’s hourly rate and the size of the surface. The price of painting your entire house is obviously higher than having the wall in your living room painted. See below for a handy overview of what a painter costs on average.
| Project | Average cost (including paint and material costs and VAT) |
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|---|---|---|
| Interior painter | Per m2 | £ 30 – £ 35 |
| Spainting per m2 | £ 6 – £ 12 | |
| Outdoor painter | Per m2 | £ 35 – £ 40 |
| Per hour | £ 35 – £ 35 £50 |
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Price examples
The price table above gives you a handy overview of what a painter costs on average. The price examples below will give you a better idea of the costs per project.
Have your walls painted
If you want to have your walls painted, you will be interested to know how much it will cost.On average, a 15 m2 wall will cost between £ 150 and £ 225. Because of this, a price per hour is agreed. Painting your exterior window frames is not done in 1 day. You will pay an average of £320 to £400 to have your exterior frames painted in 8 hours. Having 4 interior doors painted will cost you an average of £425. After that, your doors will be like new again and you won’t have to look at them for years.
What is the price structure for painting?
What does painting cost per…
There are a number of choices that will affect the total price of your project. As you saw in the first price table, a painter’s prices vary by the hour and by the square metre. When do you agree an hourly rate with the painter and when a price per m2? Read more about that below.
Choice 1: What does an exterior painter cost per hour or per m2?
Do you want a small area painted, such as your exterior windows? The exterior painter charges a fixed hourly rate for this kind of project. Painting your window frames is a precise job and takes more time than painting a larger area. Because of this, the painter will agree a price per hour with you. For a large surface, such as painting your facade or an exterior wall, you agree a price per m2 with the painter. Curious about what an exterior painter costs? Take a look at a handy overview below.
| Outdoor painter | Average cost per hour | Average cost per m2 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 40 – £50 | £35 – £40 |
Below you can see a list of the work of an exterior painter:
- Painting external window frames
- Gable wall painting
- Outside wall painting
- Outside door painting
- Dormer window painting
Choice 2: What does an interior painter cost per hour or per m2?
Many times you agree a price per m2 with the painter when you have the inside of your house painted. This is because it often involves larger areas and these are easier to paint than, say, your dormer or your exterior windows. The price per m2 is often lower than the price of an inside painter per hour. Are you having a more detailed project done in your home? Then it is an idea to agree on a price per hour. Want to know what an interior painter costs? Take a look at an overview below.
| Interior painter | Average cost per hour | Average cost per m2 |
|---|---|---|
| £35 – £40 | £30 – £35 |
Choice 3: What type of painter do you choose?
There are different painters who want to carry out your projects. Below are 2 types of painters you can hire.
- Painting company
Painting companies have several painters. Hiring a painting company may involve higher costs, as it has more expenses than a self-employed person. However, a painting company does have more staff, giving you more certainty about the successful completion of your project
- Self-employed painter
As you read above, self-employed painter’s prices are often lower than those of a painting company. The hourly wage of self-employed painters is lower. They also have lower fixed costs. This can make it interesting to hire a self-employed painter.
- Winter painter
Want to save on your painting costs? By having your painting work done in winter by a winter painter, you will save significantly on costs. Because there is less work for painters in winter, they reduce their rates.
4. Engage black-working painter
There is a lot of search for the cost of a painter working black. Black-working painters can be unreliable. This is because with these painters, you don’t have a good idea of the quality of the painting work and the guarantee is uncertain. Because you would like to enjoy your beautiful new paintwork for years to come, it is wise to hire a recognised painter for your project.
What is the reduced VAT rate?
Did you know that there is a 9% VAT rate for paintwork if your house is more than 2 years old? This is considerably cheaper than the 21% VAT rate that applies to other maintenance projects. There are some works that are too far removed from painting, which means they are not covered by the low VAT rate. A detailed explanation of these can be found on the website of the Tax Office.
What are the best tips for hiring a painter?
Although you first want to know how much a painter costs, it is important to find a good painter for your project. What should you pay attention to when hiring a painter? Read some handy tips below.
- Look for quality marks
Painters who have a quality mark offer a certain level of quality and service. Hallmarks by which you recognise good painters are: The Better Painter or the Quality Mark Quality Craftsman. The affiliated painting companies meet the appropriate quality and safety requirements as set by the inspection services.
- Inquire in your area about painters
In your area, people regularly hire painting companies for projects. Ask which painting companies they have used and what their experience was with them. This will give you a good idea of painters you want to hire.
- Search the internet for reviews
There are many reviews on the internet, including those of painting companies.
