What Affects Your Quote

A painter’s quote is built from a few straightforward factors:

• Size of the space. More square footage means more paint and more labour. A single bedroom is a half-day job; a full 2,000 sq ft home can take a week.
• Ceiling height and detail. Vaulted ceilings, crown moulding, and detailed trim take longer to cut in and cost more.
• Condition of the walls. Holes, cracks, and old wallpaper need drywall repair and extra prep before paint goes on. Prep is often 30–40% of the job.
• Number of coats and colours. Dark-to-light colour changes usually need three coats, not two.
• Paint quality. Contractor-grade paint is cheaper up front; premium paint (e.g., Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore) lasts longer and washes better. Most reputable painters will quote the difference.

Typical Price Ranges in the Lower Mainland

These are approximate ranges based on what painting contractors in the Coquitlam area typically charge — your exact quote depends on the factors above:

• Single bedroom (one colour, two coats): roughly $400–$800
• Living room or open-concept main floor: roughly $1,200–$2,500
• Full interior of a 1,500–2,000 sq ft home: roughly $4,000–$8,000
• Ceilings only (whole home): roughly $1,000–$2,500

Quotes far below these ranges usually mean corners are being cut — cheap paint, skipped prep, or no insurance.

Questions to Ask Before You Hire

• Are you insured, and can you show proof?
• Is drywall repair and surface prep included in the quote, or extra?
• What paint brand and line are you using?
• How many coats are included?
• How do you protect floors and furniture?

A painter who answers these clearly is usually a painter who does the job properly.

Ready to get a firm number for your home? Get a free interior painting quote from MapleNest Renovation — we serve Coquitlam and the surrounding Lower Mainland.