Typical prices in 2026
Irish price guides for 2026 put a painter's day rate at roughly €200–300, and a medium room at €400–800 in total. Rural counties like Donegal usually sit in the lower half of these ranges. At Kozyr Pro Paint, walls in a medium room start from €280, with ceilings from €120 and doors from €45 each.
As a rough guide for a whole home interior:
- 1–2 bed apartment: from about €1,000
- 3-bed house: from about €1,500 to €3,000 depending on rooms and condition
- Hallway, stairs and landing: often the most time-consuming single area because of height and woodwork
What makes the price go up
- Condition of the walls. Lots of cracks, holes or old wallpaper damage need filling and skimming first.
- Colour change. Going from a dark colour to a light one can need an extra coat.
- Height and access. Stairwells and high ceilings need towers or extra ladders.
- Woodwork. Doors, frames, skirting and banisters take longer than walls.
- Furniture. A full room takes longer to protect than an empty one.
What should be included
A proper quote includes paint and materials, protection of floors and furniture, filling and sanding, two coats and clean-up. If a price looks much lower than others, check whether prep, paint or the second coat is missing.
How to get a fixed price fast
Send three photos of the room and a rough size on WhatsApp. We reply within the hour with a fixed price and our next free date. For facades and bigger jobs we come out for a free survey.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a bedroom in Donegal?
A standard bedroom usually starts from around €280 for walls, more with ceiling, woodwork or heavy repairs.
Is it cheaper to paint the whole house at once?
Usually yes per room, because setup, travel and protection are shared across rooms.