Painting prices · Updated for 2026
Painting Costs in Kelowna: What to Expect in 2026
How much should painting cost in Kelowna? The honest answer is a range, and this page publishes the ranges Pacific Painting Kelowna actually quotes. We are a residential and commercial painting contractor on Pacific Avenue near South Pandosy, and our painters have priced and painted Okanagan homes and businesses for more than 15 years.
Prices vary because no two jobs share the same prep, wall height, colour change or access. A bedroom in a Rutland split-level and a great room under a vaulted ceiling in the Upper Mission can differ by more than double, even when the paint and the painter are the same. Below you will find typical ranges for interior rooms, whole homes, exteriors, cabinets, decks, epoxy floors and commercial spaces, plus worked examples and the factors that push a number up or down.
All figures are in Canadian dollars and include paint, primer and materials unless a line says otherwise. They are typical ranges, not quotes: your real price comes from a written, itemised estimate after we walk through the space. We serve homeowners, landlords, property managers, builders and businesses across Kelowna, West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation lands and Lake Country, and we review and update these numbers every year so they reflect current Okanagan labour and material costs.
Interior Painting Costs
Interior work is priced room by room, then adjusted for ceilings, trim and repairs. These ranges cover walls with two finish coats and standard patching.
| Interior project | Typical range (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom, walls only | $450 to $850 | Size, patching and colour change set the spot in the range |
| Living room or great room | $800 to $1,800 | Higher walls need planks or scaffolding |
| Bathroom (walls, ceiling, trim) | $400 to $900 | Moisture-resistant finish included |
| Two-storey stairwell | $900 to $2,000 | Staging and railing masking add time |
| Main floor, walls only | $3,000 to $6,500 | Kitchen, living, dining and halls |
| Whole interior (walls, ceilings, trim) | $8,000 to $18,000+ | Home size, ceiling height and trim count |
Cost to Paint One Room (12x12 Example)
A 12x12 bedroom with 8-foot ceilings has roughly 384 sq ft of wall, before windows and doors. Walls alone usually price at $450 to $850, depending on how many nail holes and dents need filling and whether the colour change needs a primer coat.
Add the ceiling ($250 to $600), about 48 linear feet of baseboard at $2 to $4 per foot, and one door with casing ($120 to $200). Done top to bottom, that same room typically lands around $900 to $1,850.
Cost to Paint a 1,500 or 2,000 Sq Ft Home Interior
A 1,500 sq ft rancher is close to one big main floor, so walls only usually fall in the $3,000 to $6,500 range. Add ceilings, doors and baseboards and the job moves into the lower part of the $8,000 to $18,000+ whole-interior range.
A 2,000 sq ft, four-bedroom two-storey adds a stairwell and more doors. Walls only often run $4,800 to $9,900 (four bedrooms plus the main floor), while a full interior with ceilings and trim usually sits mid-range or higher, especially with vaulted ceilings.
Ceilings, Trim, Doors and Basements
Add-ons change totals more than people expect, because trim and ceilings are slower to paint than open wall. Most whole-home quotes split them out line by line so you can choose.
Read more on our ceiling painting, trim and baseboard painting and basement painting pages.
| Add-on | Typical range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Ceiling, standard room | $250 to $600 |
| Vaulted or great-room ceiling | $600 to $1,500 |
| Baseboards | $2 to $4 per linear foot |
| Crown moulding | $3 to $6 per linear foot |
| Interior doors (both sides, with casing) | $120 to $200 each |
| Finished basement walls | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Unfinished concrete foundation walls | $1.50 to $3 per sq ft of wall |
| Low-VOC product upgrade | Usually 0% to 10% over a standard premium line |
Exterior Painting Costs by Home Size and Siding
Exterior prices depend on the siding, the height of the walls and how much scraping, washing and caulking the surface needs first.
| Exterior project | Typical range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Typical two-storey home, wood or fibre-cement siding | $5,000 to $12,000 |
| Stucco home | $6,000 to $14,000 |
| Brick home (first-time painting) | $6,000 to $15,000 |
A single-storey bungalow usually sits toward the low end of each range, while a tall walkout on a Black Mountain or Lakeview Heights slope sits higher because of ladders, lifts and staging. Wood siding with peeling paint takes the most scraping and priming, and Hardie board in good shape takes the least.
Stucco needs more paint per square foot because of its texture, and brick needs a breathable masonry primer. See exterior house painting, stucco painting and brick painting for how each surface is prepared.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs
Cabinets are priced by the number of doors and drawer fronts, because every one is removed, cleaned, sanded, primed and finished on both sides.
A typical Kelowna kitchen costs $4,000 to $8,500 to paint. For larger kitchens, islands, vanities or built-ins, we price at about $120 to $200 per door or drawer front.
Where you land depends on the door style, the current finish, and whether the boxes, end panels and crown are included. Shaker doors with deep profiles take longer than flat slab doors, and old oil-based or glossy factory finishes need extra bonding prep.
Repairs and Prep Work: Drywall, Wallpaper and Stains
Prep is the part of a quote most often left vague. We price it openly, because it is the part that decides how long the finish lasts.
Drywall Repair
Small patches done as part of a painting job add $75 to $250 each, depending on size and how many coats of compound they need. A standalone repair visit, such as a water-damaged ceiling patch, runs $350 to $900.
Our drywall repair and painting service covers holes, cracks, corner bead and skim coats.
Wallpaper Removal
Removal costs $2 to $4 per sq ft of wall, plus repainting. The spread comes from how the paper was hung: strippable vinyl over primed drywall comes off fast, while paper glued to unsealed drywall can tear the face paper.
Torn paper needs sealing and skim coating before paint, which we flag at the walkthrough. Details are on our wallpaper removal page.
Stains, Smoke and Odours
Water stains, nicotine, marker and smoke residue bleed through ordinary paint. Sealing them with a stain-blocking primer is listed as its own line, priced by the area involved.
A colour consultation is also itemised separately, at $150 to $250 per in-home session.
Decks, Fences, Pergolas and Sheds
| Outdoor project | Typical range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Deck staining | $3 to $6 per sq ft |
| Fence staining, one side | $4 to $8 per linear foot |
| Fence staining, both sides | $7 to $13 per linear foot |
| Pergola or patio cover | $700 to $2,500 |
| Shed or outbuilding | $500 to $1,800 |
- Old coating. Stripping a failing solid stain costs far more than cleaning and recoating a semi-transparent one.
- Board condition. Grey, sun-damaged wood needs a wood cleaner or brightener and sanding before stain will soak in evenly.
- Spindles and lattice. Railings, balusters and pergola rafters are slow, hand-brushed work that raises the per-foot price.
See deck and fence staining, pergola and patio cover painting and shed and outbuilding painting for what each job includes.
Epoxy Floor Costs
Floor coatings are priced by area and by system. Prep, mainly grinding the concrete and repairing cracks, is a large share of the cost.
| Floor | Typical range (CAD) | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage | $1,800 to $3,200 | Grind, crack repair, base coat, full flake broadcast, clear topcoat |
| Double garage | $3,000 to $5,500 | Same flake system on a larger slab |
| Commercial floors | $5 to $12 per sq ft | Depends on system, film thickness, slip resistance and downtime |
Oil-soaked slabs, moisture coming up through the concrete and old sealers that must be ground off all add to the price. Compare systems on our garage floor epoxy and commercial epoxy floor coatings pages.
Commercial Painting Pricing
Commercial interiors are usually priced per square foot of wall, while large exteriors are quoted per project after a site visit.
| Commercial project | Typical range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Offices, retail and restaurant interiors | $1.25 to $3.00 per sq ft of wall |
| After-hours or weekend work | Usually adds 10% to 20% |
| Commercial kitchen | $2.00 to $4.00 per sq ft of wall and ceiling |
| Apartment turnover (1 to 2 bedroom) | $1,200 to $2,500 per unit |
| Apartment corridors | $1.50 to $3 per sq ft of wall |
| Exterior commercial and apartment buildings | Quoted per project; mid-size buildings commonly $25,000 to $150,000+ |
| Line striping, existing lots | $4 to $8 per stall; minimum call-out $350 to $500 |
| Arrows and stencils | $40 to $120 each |
| Graffiti paint-out | $250 to $600 per visit for typical tags |
| Metal railings | $15 to $35 per linear foot |
Per Square Foot or Per Project?
We measure the wall area, not the floor area, then apply a rate that reflects surface, height and finish. Square-foot pricing suits repeatable spaces like offices and corridors.
Exteriors, parkades and mixed-use buildings are quoted per project, because access, lifts and phasing vary too much for a flat rate.
Lifts, Access and After-Hours Work
Boom or scissor lift rental, traffic control and night shifts appear as separate lines, so you can see what access costs. Read painting your business without closing for scheduling options, or browse our commercial painting services.
What Moves a Painting Price Up or Down
Two quotes for the same house can be thousands apart. These are the factors behind most of that gap, and the ones to ask about when comparing.
Prep and Repairs
Patching, sanding, caulking, scraping and priming are the slowest parts of any job. A wall in rough shape can take longer to prep than to paint.
Height and Access
Anything over about 10 feet needs planks, extension poles, scaffolding or a lift. Stairwells, vaulted ceilings and steep lots all add setup time.
Colour Changes
Going from deep red or navy to white usually needs a tinted primer plus two coats. More colours per room also means more cut lines.
Paint Grade
A premium line costs more per can but covers and wears better. Details on the brands we quote are on our paints and products page.
Occupied or Empty
Furnished rooms take time to move, cover and reset. An empty suite between tenants or a house before move-in paints noticeably faster.
Season and Weather
Exterior work only runs from roughly May to early October, so summer slots book up first. Heat, smoke and rain delays are built into exterior schedules, as our guide to the best time to paint an exterior explains.
How Much Do Painters Charge per Hour in BC?
Hourly rates for painters in BC vary widely with experience, insurance, WorkSafeBC coverage and whether the rate includes materials. A low hourly rate can still produce a high bill if the job runs long.
We quote a fixed price for a defined scope instead of billing by the hour. You know the total before work starts, and the risk of a slow day sits with us, not you.
Hourly billing can suit small, open-ended jobs like a list of touch-ups. Whoever you hire, get the rate, what it includes and an expected range of hours in writing first.
How to Compare Painting Quotes Side by Side
The lowest number is only a bargain if it covers the same work. Line up each quote against these points before you decide.
| Check this | Why it matters | What our quotes show |
|---|---|---|
| Number of coats | One coat over a colour change rarely covers evenly | Primer and finish coats listed per area |
| Products named | "Premium paint" can mean anything | Brand, product line and sheen for each surface |
| Prep included | Skipped prep is the main cause of early peeling | Patching, sanding, caulking and priming spelled out |
| Warranty length | Verbal promises are hard to enforce | Written 1-year labour warranty |
| WorkSafeBC coverage | An uncovered worker injured on your property can become your problem | Covered, with a clearance letter on request |
| Liability insurance | Protects your home if something is damaged | Certificate of insurance on request |
For red flags beyond price, read our guide on how to choose a painter in Kelowna. Our process and warranty page shows what happens after you accept a quote.
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