Painting quality varies enormously in the GTA. This thread covers 2026 costs and what separates great painters from average ones.
Interior Painting Costs
One room (walls + ceiling, two coats): $400-$900. Full house interior (1,800 sq ft): $4,500-$9,000. Cabinet repainting in place: $2,500-$6,000 for a kitchen. Cabinet painting quality varies more than any other category.
Exterior Painting Costs
GTA semi-detached exterior: $2,500-$5,000. Detached house: $4,000-$9,000. Ontario climate demands premium exterior paint (Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior).
What Separates Quality Painters
Surface prep is 60% of the result. Good painters apply 2-3 coats and backroll after rolling. Full masking (not just cut-in line). Spray application for cabinets and trim produces factory-quality finish roller cannot match.
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