Painting & Rendering Cost Calculator
Interior/exterior residential painting, acrylic texture coating, cement rendering, and surface prep.
Itemised Cost Breakdown
Includes sugar-soap washdown, surface filling/sanding, masking tape/drop-sheets, 1 primer/undercoat and 2 premium acrylic topcoats.
150m² @ $20/m²
220m² @ $28/m²
Painting - No Approvals Required
Painting typically does not require council approval.
- ✅ Interior painting - no restrictions
- ✅ Exterior painting - no council approval needed
- ⚠️ Heritage properties may have color restrictions
- ⚠️ Strata schemes may require approval
In homes constructed prior to 1970, surface preparation must comply with AS 4361.2 (Guide to hazardous paint management). Furthermore, painting contracts exceeding $5,000 (NSW), $10,000 (VIC), or $3,300 (QLD) legally require an active trade contractor licence.
Material Price Brackets
Premium washable acrylic on prepared plasterboard walls and ceilings.
Expected lifespan: 8-12 yrs years
UV and mould-resistant elastomeric membrane coating on masonry/timber.
Expected lifespan: 10-15 yrs years
Polymer-modified cement base coat followed by tinted acrylic texture.
Expected lifespan: 20-25 yrs years
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