How much does it cost to paint a room in Dublin?

Let’s be honest — most price guides online are useless.

They’re either vague (“between €100 and €800”) or written by someone who’s never held a paintbrush in Dublin traffic.

So here’s a real look at what it actually costs to paint a standard room here — and what makes the price go up or down.

The quick answer

For an average double bedroom in Dublin, fully prepped and painted (walls + ceiling + woodwork), you’re looking at: €350 – €550

This includes:

Not every “room” is the same. Here’s what really shifts the price up or down:

Access – Is there parking nearby? Are we four floors up with no lift?
Furniture – Is the room empty, or are we working around beds and wardrobes?
Colours – Changing from dark to white takes more coats and more time.
Woodwork – Doors, skirting, architraves, windowsills — they all add hours
Previous paint jobs – If the last one was done in a hurry, we’ll spend more time fixing it

Now let’s talk landings and stairs — the trickiest area in any home. Why?

A standard 2-storey hallway, stairs, and landing job in Dublin costs: €750 – €1,100

(depending on layout, condition, and finish quality)

We recently finished a landing + stairs job in Clonsilla.

Old gloss on wood, ceiling with 20+ pinholes from fairy lights, and a banister that looked like it had been chewed. Took us 3 full days.

€980 — but the result? “Hotel hallway” look, and a very happy homeowner.

1: Clear the room if you can — it saves time and reduces risk of splashes

2: Use soft whites in dark rooms — it brightens without feeling sterile

3: If you’re doing one room now, ask your painter for a deal on a second space

In Dublin, painting a room isn’t just paint on a wall — it’s timing, traffic, access, and the unexpected.

Want a proper quote for your room?

Get in touch — no pressure, just proper pricing.

Providing a Professional Painting services in Dublin and Surrounding Counties

Providing a Professional Painting services in Dublin and Surrounding Counties