Twenty years painting Toronto. That is not a marketing line — it is the reason homeowners across this city keep calling us back.
| Service | Starting From | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Condo painting (1-bed) | $1,000 | 1–2 days |
| Interior house painting | $4,500 | 3–5 days |
| Exterior house painting | $4,000 | 3–7 days |
| Kitchen cabinet painting | $3,500 | 2–3 days |
| Accent wall | $250 | 4–6 hours |
| Drywall repair + painting | $300 | Same day |
All prices include premium Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams paint, professional prep, and our 5-year warranty. No hidden fees — get your exact price.
I started Home Painters Pro in 2005 painting condos downtown. Since then we have painted our way through every neighbourhood in the city — Victorian row houses in Cabbagetown, post-war bungalows in Scarborough, glass towers along the waterfront, family homes in North York, heritage Edwardians in Riverdale. At this point, I have personally estimated well over a thousand Toronto homes.
What I learned is that every neighbourhood has its own character — and its own painting challenges. Building stock is different. Condo boards have different rules. Prep requirements change based on the age and condition of the property. A painter who treats every Toronto job the same is not doing the work properly. We don't.
What Toronto painting actually costs in 2026
I get this question more than any other. Here is the honest answer, broken down by the types of projects we do most.
Condos
Condo painting is where we started and it remains the core of our business. We handle every piece of building logistics — elevator booking, insurance certificates, loading dock coordination, noise bylaw compliance. You should not have to make a single call to your property management office.
| Unit Size | Price Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850–$1,500 | 1 day |
| One-bedroom | $1,000–$2,200 | 1–2 days |
| Two-bedroom | $1,500–$3,500 | 2–3 days |
| Three-bedroom | $2,200–$5,000+ | 3–4 days |
These prices include walls, ceilings, and trim with two coats of Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams paint. For a deeper look at what drives the number up or down, see our condo painting cost guide.
Houses
A full interior repaint on a standard 3-bedroom detached runs $4,500–$8,000. Larger homes with extensive millwork, plaster walls, or multiple floors push higher. We price by scope, not by square footage alone — because a chopped-up bungalow with ten doorways takes longer than an open-concept home twice its size.
Exterior house painting ranges from $4,000–$12,000 depending on siding type, condition, and surface area. Toronto's freeze-thaw cycles demand the right product applied at the right time. We only paint exteriors May through October.
Cabinets
Updating your kitchen cabinets costs $3,500–$6,500 — a fraction of the $15,000–$30,000 replacement would run. We spray-apply a factory-smooth finish that transforms dated wood into modern whites, greys, or navy tones. Most kitchens are done in 2–3 days.
How Toronto's building stock shapes the work
This is what 20 years teaches you. Toronto is not one housing market — it is a dozen different ones sitting side by side, and each one paints differently.
Downtown and waterfront condos
The glass towers downtown, in Fort York, and along the waterfront are modern drywall on steel studs. Smooth surfaces, open-concept layouts, 9-to-10-foot ceilings. The painting itself is straightforward if the prep is done right. What makes downtown work different is logistics: strict building rules, elevator booking, noise bylaws, limited parking. We have been navigating these buildings since 2005 and know every property management system.
Yorkville jobs tend toward larger units with higher-end finish expectations. Liberty Village and CityPlace skew toward compact investor units that need fast turnaround. Different rhythm, same standard of work.
Inner-city houses
Riverdale, Cabbagetown, and Leslieville are full of Victorian and Edwardian homes with plaster walls, intricate trim, and exterior detailing that takes real skill. These houses need more prep. Plaster has to be stabilized before paint goes on. Crown moulding and baseboards need careful cutting in. The exterior wood on a hundred-year-old semi is not the same job as rolling a modern stucco wall. For what this prep work actually costs, see our house painting cost guide.
Leaside and Lawrence Park homes tend to be larger — more square footage, more rooms, higher expectations. These are the projects where quality of prep work shows most clearly. Every bump and patch is visible when the afternoon light comes through a south-facing living room.
Suburban neighbourhoods
North York, Etobicoke, East York, and Scarborough are where Toronto's post-war housing stock lives. Bungalows built in the 1950s through 1970s with lower ceilings, smaller rooms, and decades of paint layers. The exterior work on these homes often involves lead paint testing for pre-1978 builds and serious drywall and surface prep before new product goes on.
GTA communities
We also serve Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. These communities have a higher proportion of newer detached homes with clean drywall and modern finishes — generally faster to paint than older city housing. We bring the same crews, the same products, and the same warranty.
Why Toronto homeowners choose us
Fixed-price quotes. Every project gets a written price before work starts. No hourly billing, no surprise add-ons. If prep takes longer than I estimated, that is my problem — not yours. Here is why that matters.
Premium paint only. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams on every job. The exact product and sheen are specified in your quote. Premium products cover in two coats, last 8–12 years, and come in low-VOC formulas safe for occupied homes.
5-year warranty. If it peels, cracks, or fails under normal conditions within five years, we come back and fix it at no charge.
20 years in business. We have been painting Toronto homes since 2005. Our Google reviews speak for themselves — real homeowners, real projects, real results.
100% in-house crews. No subcontractors. Every painter on your job works for us directly. That means consistent quality and accountability on every project.
Get your free Toronto painting estimate
Every project starts with a free estimate. I personally assess your space — in person or virtually — and give you a written quote within 24 hours. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just honest pricing for honest work.
Call me directly at (416) 875-8706 or request your free quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interior painting in Toronto runs **$1.80–$3.00 per square foot** for whole-unit or whole-house projects. A one-bedroom condo costs **$1,000–$2,200**. A full 3-bedroom detached house runs **$4,500–$8,000** interior. Exterior house painting ranges from **$4,000–$12,000** depending on size and siding type.
We serve every neighbourhood across Toronto and the GTA — Downtown, Midtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and surrounding cities including Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. Over 20 years we have painted in every corner of the city.
A one-bedroom condo takes **1–2 days**. A full house interior (3-bedroom detached) takes **3–5 days**. Exterior house painting takes **3–7 days** depending on size, prep work, and weather. We provide a clear timeline with every quote.
We use **Benjamin Moore** and **Sherwin-Williams** exclusively — premium products that cover in two coats, last 8–12 years, and come in low-VOC formulas. No cheap contractor paint. The brand and product line are specified in your written quote.
Yes. Chad Caglak does free in-person and virtual estimates for every Toronto project. Fill out our [online quote form](/quote/) or call [(416) 875-8706](tel:4168758706) and you will receive honest pricing within 24 hours.
Every project comes with our **5-year warranty** on workmanship. If anything peels, cracks, or fails under normal conditions, we return and fix it at no charge. We also use premium paints backed by their own manufacturer warranties.



