Calculating Painter's Labor Cost

Currently, the prices of painter's labor cost always fluctuate, and each place has different labor cost rates. Some units or groups of painters charge 8,000 VNĐ/1m², while others charge higher, up to 20,000 VNĐ/1m². Why is there such a discrepancy?

Calculating the Cost of Painter's Labor

How to Calculate Painter's Labor Cost

1. Explaining the Price Discrepancy in Painter's Labor Cost

When painting your house, you'll encounter two pricing tiers to choose from. Firstly, when painting a new house, meaning the first coat of paint, it requires more time and more painters compared to repainting an existing wall. Therefore, the labor cost for painting a new wall typically amounts to 12,000 VNĐ/1m² (for new walls). This is perhaps the most reasonable price in the market for you to calculate and budget for your entire house.

The other scenario is when you repaint the walls of your house. In this case, the labor cost is reduced as the laborers need less effort to prepare the surface and less time compared to painting a new wall. Additionally, the paint roller glides more smoothly on a surface that's not as rough as a new wall. With the average efficiency of experienced painters, the labor cost for painting your house can decrease to around 10,000 VNĐ/1m², a price where you can readily hire a team of painters to enhance the beauty of your home.

However, the two price tiers above are the average prices currently applied in the market. Depending on the specific condition of your wall surface and the agreement between both parties, the labor cost for painting your house may be slightly higher or lower than the market average. The price of 20,000 VNĐ/1m² is for walls with a matte finish before painting, hence the labor cost calculation will be higher. Naturally, the quality of paint color and durability will be much better if you opt for painting only.

2. Calculating Painter's Labor Cost

As explained in section 1, the calculation of painter's labor cost includes the following price tiers:

- Labor cost for painting new walls 12,000 VNĐ/1m² (typically calculated for areas exceeding 50m2).

- Labor cost for repainting old walls 10,000 VNĐ/1m². Typically involves applying 2 coats of primer (usually applied for areas over 50m2).

- Labor cost for repainting old walls at 12,000 VNĐ (equivalent to new paint price) includes applying 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of colored paint (also applied for areas over 50m²).

- Fixed-rate contract means you hire a painter for an entire day from morning to evening. The standard labor cost nowadays ranges from 300,000 VNĐ to 400,000 VNĐ per person/day excluding food, lodging, transportation... If the painter has to work at heights outside, the cost may be slightly higher, depending on the level of danger and difficulty of the house.

- The last calculation method is hiring a comprehensive painting service, which means you combine both the labor cost and the paint purchase cost to paint the house at once. To calculate this cost, you can refer to the painter's labor cost calculation method mentioned above and then negotiate with paint suppliers. Once you get the price, you can proceed with painting your house.

3. Proper Technique for Painting a New House

- First, Matit helps smooth the surface. You should choose putty based on adhesion criteria. Low-quality putty will affect paint quality and durability. You can ask the painter to apply 1 or 2 coats of putty according to your preference.

- Second, primer helps you resist moisture, alkali, and infiltration. You can apply 1 or 2 coats of primer depending on your needs.

- Third, the topcoat. This is where you paint the color onto the wall. You can apply 1 or 2 coats and assess the paint color until you're satisfied.

Here's a sharing on the latest method of calculating painter's labor cost that we've compiled from the current market. Essentially, there's a baseline price for painter's labor cost, but in reality, there's still negotiation between the painting contractor and the client. The key is to know the general price range for painter's labor nowadays to make suitable choices and decisions. Additionally, you also need to know how to calculate the square meter of your house walls so that when the painter comes to work, you can provide feedback.

Wishing you make the right decision soon and choose a satisfactory team of painters to beautify your home!