Cost guide · Adelaide 2026

Painting cost per square metre in Adelaide

Painting cost per square metre in Adelaide. Interior, exterior, commercial rates for 2026. Compare $/sqm for walls, ceilings, and roofs.

Painting cost per square metre in Adelaide varies significantly by surface type and scope. Interior walls are typically $18–$32/sqm for a single-colour repaint. Full interior (walls, ceilings, trims) lands at $28–$48 per sqm of floor area. Exterior walls run $28–$55 per sqm depending on material. Roofs are $22–$42 per sqm. Per-sqm pricing is useful for rough budgeting but most painters quote on fixed-price project basis after a site visit.

Pricing ranges

Cost Per Square Metre in Adelaide — typical ranges

From network painters. Indicative only — final quote after site inspection.

Interior walls only
$18 – $32

Single colour, minimal prep, residential

Indicative only · SA 2026
Exterior weatherboard/render
$35 – $55

Walls only, standard prep

Indicative only · SA 2026
Exterior brick
$28 – $42

Walls only, lighter prep than weatherboard

Indicative only · SA 2026
Roof (tile or metal)
$22 – $42

Per sqm of roof surface, full 3-coat system

Indicative only · SA 2026
Commercial interior
$22 – $45

Per sqm of wall surface, standard spec

Indicative only · SA 2026
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FAQ · Cost Per Square Metre

Frequently asked questions

Fixed price is the norm for residential work. Commercial and large jobs may use per-sqm rates. Per-sqm is useful for rough budgeting but the final quote will always be a fixed project price.
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