Painting Service Singapore Price: HDB 2-5 Room Cost
Compare planning ranges for HDB, condo and landed painting. The itemised quote confirms wall and ceiling scope, surface preparation, paint system, protection, access and schedule before work is booked.
Use S$1,800–S$2,400 for a 2-room HDB, S$2,400–S$3,000 for a 3-room, S$2,800–S$3,800 for a 4-room and S$3,500–S$4,500 for a 5-room or Executive flat as planning ranges. Final price depends on measured wall and ceiling scope, occupied or vacant condition, preparation, colours, paint system, access and protection.
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HDB Painting Service Price by Room Size (2026)
HDB 2-Room
S$1,800–S$2,400
Small-flat scope · walls and ceilings itemised · repairs separate
HDB 3-Room
S$2,400–S$3,000
Room-by-room scope · occupied or vacant access confirmed
HDB 4-Room
S$2,800–S$3,800
Measured wall and ceiling scope · feature walls optional
HDB 5-Room / Executive
S$3,500–S$4,500
Larger scope · colour changes and repairs quoted separately
Condo and Landed Painting Planning Ranges
| Property Type | Price | Scope note |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom Condo | S$2,200–S$3,200 | Confirm occupied access and ceilings |
| 2-Bedroom Condo | S$2,800–S$4,200 | Measure rooms, walls and ceiling scope |
| 3-Bedroom Condo | S$3,800–S$5,500 | Confirm repairs, colours and staged access |
| Penthouse / Loft | S$4,800–S$8,500 | Confirm height, access and protection |
| Landed (Terrace) | S$5,500–S$8,500 | Separate interior and exterior scope |
| Landed (Semi-D / Bungalow) | S$8,000–S$15,000 | Confirm height, access and surface condition |
| Office / Shop (per sq ft) | S$2.20–S$3.80/sq ft | Confirm trading hours and protection |
What to Confirm in an Itemised Painting Quote
- Rooms and surfaces: walls, ceilings, cornices, doors, frames and feature walls listed separately.
- Surface preparation: local patching, sanding, stain blocking, skim coat or moisture investigation where required.
- Paint system: exact brand, product, finish, primer requirement, colours and number of coats.
- Protection and access: occupied or vacant unit, furniture movement, floor protection, lift or management constraints and working hours.
- Completion scope: clean-up, touch-up inspection, leftover paint, exclusions and any written workmanship cover.
Paint Brand and Product Questions
| Option to Discuss | What to Confirm in Writing |
|---|---|
| Nippon paint system | Exact product, finish, colours, primer and coat count |
| Dulux paint service | Exact product, washable or exterior specification and coat count |
| Jotun paint system | Exact product, finish, substrate preparation and coat count |
| Alternative specification | Equivalent performance requirement, product data and price difference |
What Changes the Final Painting Price?
- Measured scope: floor area alone does not show wall height, ceilings, doors, trims or excluded rooms.
- Wall condition: peeling, powdery paint, cracks, stains and moisture signs need different preparation.
- Occupied access: furniture movement, phased rooms, protection, condo rules and restricted hours can change labour and duration.
- Colour and product: strong colour changes, multiple colours, feature walls and specified paint systems affect material and coat requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to paint an HDB flat in Singapore?
Current planning ranges on this page start from S$1,800 for a 2-room HDB, S$2,400 for a 3-room, S$2,800 for a 4-room and S$3,500 for a 5-room or Executive flat. The itemised quote depends on occupied or vacant condition, measured scope, wall condition, ceilings, colours, product system, access and protection.
What should a painting quotation include?
Ask the quotation to identify rooms and surfaces, wall and ceiling scope, preparation and primer, number of finish coats, paint brand and product, colours, furniture and floor protection, access, clean-up, exclusions and any written workmanship cover.
How long does home painting take?
The schedule is confirmed after scope review. Property size, occupied-room sequencing, repairs, drying time, colour changes, ceiling work, access and the number of painters can change the planning window.
When is plastering or surface repair needed before painting?
Surface preparation may be needed where paint is peeling, powdery, stained, cracked or uneven. Photos and a site check help separate local patching, skim-coat work, moisture investigation and ordinary sanding before pricing.
Can I request Nippon, Dulux or Jotun paint?
You can state a preferred brand or product. The written quote should name the exact product, finish, colour and number of coats so alternatives can be compared on the same scope.
Is ceiling painting included?
Do not assume ceiling painting is included. Send ceiling photos and ask for ceilings, cornices, doors, frames and feature walls to be listed separately in the itemised quote where required.
If flooring, carpentry or electrical work is also planned, share the sequence before painting is priced. Review the whole-home renovation scope.
Send the property type, room count or floor area, occupied or vacant status, wall and ceiling photos, colours, doors or ceilings required, preferred paint product, access constraints and target date. The reply can then separate included work, options and exclusions.
Send Painting Quote PacketRelated Renovation Services
- Whole-home renovation scope — coordinate painting after wet works, carpentry and electrical work.
- False-ceiling work — complete ceiling alterations before final paint.
- Kitchen renovation cost — separate cabinet, wall and ceiling scope.
- HDB renovation cost — compare broader project scope before sequencing trades.
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