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Recent Painting reviews

Ahmad was amazing! He painted our 2 bedroom unit which was a massive job for one person. He completed the job in the time he said he would. Ahmad is very reliable, friendly and very hardworking. Would highly recommend him for any painting job. Thanks Ahmad.

Painting 2 Bedroom Unit

$2,000

Allan was great, he has even offered to come back a put another coat on as it rained after the job.

Refurbish Apartment Balacony Deck

$400

Excellent communication, very helpful and great team. Thanks so much for making it a wonderful bedroom with great paint work. Thank you

PAINT ONSUITE BEDROOM

$200

Great work on the painting. Would definitely use him again.

Painting of outside pergola

$240

Parviz is a nice guy and do the job as requested. Thank you.

I need exterior painting

$1,000

JayJay and his friend were extremely good with the task. They should up before time and understood the urgency which I am so grateful for. Their finish for the paint job was extremely good as well and their reasonably pricing too. Would highly recommend them without a second thought!

Paint touch up

$100

What's the average cost of a painter

$200 - $650

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$200

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$362

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$650

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Average reviews for Painting Services

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Best rated bathroom painters near me

Recent Bathroom Painting reviews

Julian did an amazing job in our bathroom and kitchen. His work exceeded my expectations. He was always on time, worked fast and really a pro 👌 I will definitely book him again for other tasks we needed in our house. 😊

Kitchen and bathroom painting

$800

Craig did a great job. He wasn’t able to complete the job exactly as we had wanted but we worked it out and were very happy in the end

Painting a room and bathroom

$340

Very detailed.

Mould removal from 2 x 2 metre bathroom ceiling.

$150

On time and easy to deal with. Did a great job. Thank you, Robin and Carlos.

Paint bathroom and kitchen ceiling

$300

Good bloke and well mannered. Completed the tasks given and would recommend 👍🏽

Paint bathroom ceiling and tidy up

$90

Amazing job, came on time and very very neat work. Highly recommended

Sand & Paint Bathroom ceiling

$300

What's the average cost of a bathroom painter

$200 - $532

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$200

median

$349

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$532

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Average reviews for Bathroom Painting Services

based on 1099 reviews

4.91

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Best rated ceiling painters near me

Recent Ceiling Painting reviews

Very helpful and reliable. Highly recommend.

Clean mould off ceiling in bathroom and hallway - very small patch.

$140

Excellent work and effort. Highly recommended for your next job!

Plasterer needed to patch and sand ceiling ~40 m²

$800

Amazing job! Thank you very much!

Fix ceiling paint and plaster

$280

Very happy. Nice guy. Went above and beyond. Thanks

Paint approx 20m2 of plaster ceiling

$250

Anthony was polite and his cleaning was thorough. Very pleased.

Remove mould off ceiling

$150

Fantastic job. Friendly, professional, on time and good communicator

Remove mould bathroom ceiling

$500

What's the average cost of a ceiling painter

$250 - $670

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$250

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$400

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$670

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Average reviews for Ceiling Painting Services

based on 1852 reviews

4.91

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8
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Best rated kitchen painters near me

Recent Kitchen Painting reviews

Julian did an amazing job in our bathroom and kitchen. His work exceeded my expectations. He was always on time, worked fast and really a pro 👌 I will definitely book him again for other tasks we needed in our house. 😊

Kitchen and bathroom painting

$800

Prompt and diligent. A bit messy during the process. Needs to use more drop sheets.

Gyprock a kitchen bulkhead and cornice

$500

Fantastic job, thanks heaps.

Paint part of kitchen and full lounge room.

$500

On time and easy to deal with. Did a great job. Thank you, Robin and Carlos.

Paint bathroom and kitchen ceiling

$300

Jake did a great job painting my kitchen and laundry and plastered numerous cracks and gaps in the walls. He was punctual, thorough and friendly and I would definitely hire him again for future painting.

Painting Kitchen and Laundry

$500

Thank you kindly for your great kind assistance, I hope to work with you again, as you can see from my profile I often need help with such things. Thank you. :) :) :)”

Need help with the kitchen floor

$30

What's the average cost of a kitchen painter

$281 - $900

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$281

median

$500

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$900

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Average reviews for Kitchen Painting Services

based on 605 reviews

4.87

564
20
9
5
7

Best rated wall painters near me

Recent Wall Painting reviews

Fantastic job, highly recommend. Thanks, Stuart.

Bedroom wall painting

$250

Gary was very prompt and well organised. Very satisfied with his work repairing the cracks in my ceiling and walls + painting

Repair wall and ceiling cracks plus paint (patch)

$300

Jean is really professional, skillful and meticulous. Also patched a couple of holes. Highly recommend.

Paint small 2 bedder apartment, walls only (75 sqm apartment)

$200

Excellent handyman, very professional and clean work. Would definately work with Bilal and his team again.

Wall Paint Repair

$100

Job well done

Exterior wall Rendering

$500

Anthony was friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with the task and had it completed to my satisfaction by the due date. Would recommend and use again. It was only a small job but Anthony took the time to make sure it was done right and on budget. He also ensured I was happy with the result before he left. Thanks Anthony for a job well done.

Resheet, trim and paint a section of wall.

$500

What's the average cost of a wall painter

$175 - $500

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$175

median

$280

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$500

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Average reviews for Wall Painting Services

based on 2011 reviews

4.91

1895
70
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Paint plays a much more important part in our lives than many people realise. Whether it’s in your home, office or shop, the difference between a room that’s been freshly painted and one that has peeling paint on the wall can dramatically affect your mood and wellbeing.

Painters with Certificate IV qualifications can transform a space in less than a day, and without huge expenses. Whether you want the exterior of your building painted, a room given a new lease of life or you just want a bit of help with paint stripping and other prep work, there are professionals on Airtasker who can help. We even have a section for graffiti artists and mural painters in case you want something a bit different!

Our system lets you find painters to fill your needs, no matter how big the job. Once you’ve posted your task, we’ll share it with the best painters in your area who can apply for the work. You can then review their profiles, check ratings on their previous jobs and get in touch with them to see if they’re a good fit.

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If you’ve never hired a painter before, it can be hard to know where to start. Airtasker’s star rating system makes it easy to see who to hire and who to avoid.

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Top Painting related questions

The cost of exterior house painting normally ranges from $800-$6000. However, interior painting ranges between $150-$500 per task when you hire your painter through Airtasker. The exact price will depend on the condition of the surface, size, access to the area, the number of coats needed, and how long the job is likely to take

  • House painting- In general, painting an entire house from top to bottom can take anywhere between three to five days. The exact time frame will boil down to the condition of your walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, as well as weather conditions in case there's exterior painting involved.
  • Bathroom painting- Thoroughly coating an average-sized bathroom should only take a few hours, longer if it's larger than a usual home bathroom. Also, keep in mind the recommended drying time of your paint since it will determine how long you'll have to wait before applying a second coat.
  • Ceiling painting - It depends on how big the ceiling is, how many rooms or areas need painting, and how intricate you want your paint or design to be. On average, it takes 30 to 45 minutes to paint a ceiling with the initial coat. If a second coat is necessary, you'll need to wait for at least two hours for the first coat to dry before doing another round of paint application.
  • Kitchen painting - Prepping an average-sized kitchen can take around an hour or two. But, the time can still vary, especially if your kitchen needs a lot of fixing before the painting application begins. You'll need another two hours for the actual painting, and 30 minutes to an hour for finishing and clean-up.

Typical home painting work lasts between five to ten years, depending on local climate and weather conditions and the quality of the paint used. Other signs to look out for include cracks, peels, chips, and flaking paint. If not repaired right away, these issues can lead to further trouble down the road. You’ll need to repaint walls and ceilings inside more frequently - as often as 2-4 years, especially in high-traffic areas.

For certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. In some cases, you may require a painter with a Certificate IV qualification. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant painting service licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

You might be tempted to DIY your painting but unless you’re experienced, this can make your project take a lot longer, cost more (due to purchasing new equipment), and lead to a less professional result. Professional painters come with the tools, skills, and experience to get your painting done quickly and professionally.


Many professional painters have access to trade discounts, plus they know the best brands and equipment, so it can be worth ordering your paint supplies through them. However, if you already have paint and supplies on hand, you can let your painter know.


Not necessarily. If you need to attend any urgent tasks or more essential responsibilities, your Tasker can just proceed with painting. All you need to do is provide them access to your property and leave specific instructions if you have any. You can also drop by or stick around if you want to monitor and check the progress.

Flat finish is best to hide the flaws of a textured ceiling. It doesn't reflect light at you, which is perfect for diffusing light in your room. Compared to other types of sheens, you can easily touch up a flat paint finish. Keep in mind, however, that it can be tricky to clean due to its porous surface. It's also easy for a flat sheen to trap debris and dust. Make sure to look for high-quality variants with scrubbable surfaces that can be easier to clean.

Both paint and wallpaper can bring out the best in your kitchen, but if you want efficiency and looking to save time, painting your kitchen might be a better option. Also, since wallpapers require adhesive upon application, it can easily peel away from your high-moisture kitchen walls. With kitchen repainting, you can also save up on repairing damaged sections since there are paint varieties that are mould-resistant and can deal with humidity as well.

House painters can monitor the weather forecast before and on the day of your painting project. It's always best to avoid painting work during rainy or even dry and sunny days. However, in case it suddenly rains, or there's excessive humidity in the middle of the painting job, house painters can pause the painting work and continue as soon as weather conditions improve.

There are many ways to prepare beforehand for your house painting job. Take out any bulky appliances, wall hangings, and other fragile furniture items, so they are safely out of the way. You can vacuum or sweep away any loose fur or hair, especially if you have dogs or pets around. You can also remove any minor stains on your baseboards gently with a damp cloth.

First, check if the house painter has the relevant experience for the specific painting work you need. Have they painted homes before or are all their previous projects restricted to commercial properties? You can ask them about their past work and if they can meet your deadline if you have any. On Airtasker, you can compare ratings and read reviews so you can make sure you're hiring someone who's a brilliant fit for the job.

What does a painting service include?

Usually, painting services will include the full process from setup and preparation to painting and final clean up. Some common painting services include:

House painting

House painting services involve a range of tasks to transform both the interiors and exteriors of your home. Expert house painters can walk you through the entire painting process–from colour consultation and surface preparation to paint application.

  • Interior painting - Painting your interior walls will give your space a fresh new look, help reduce cooking smells, control mould, and remove fingerprints and marks. A professional painter with a Certificate IV license will choose paints to suit the style and function of your kitchen, bedroom, ceiling, or bathroom. Preparation starts with removing or covering furniture and putting down drop sheets, along with washing any wall surfaces. Your painter will repair any surface holes then sand rough areas and prime if needed. To paint walls and ceilings, your painter will start by cutting in with a small brush, before covering the remaining surfaces with a roller brush. They may apply 2-3 coats to create a smooth, even surface. Finally, your painter will clean up by washing out the brushes and rollers, folding up drop any cloths, and removing the tape from windows and outlets.
  • Exterior painting - It’s important to maintain paintwork for your home’s exterior, not only for your home’s value and first impressions but because it’s constantly exposed to the elements. You’ll need to repaint weatherboards every few years, plus fences, gutters, window-sills, and doorways every 5-10 years to maintain a fresh look. When you hire an exterior painter, they’ll usually sand back and prep the area, taking off any cracked or peeling paint, and then prime and paint the surfaces. They’ll choose a paint designed for your climate and structure to ensure it lasts. Once they’re finished, your painter will inspect for any missed spots and check the edges are all neat.

Graffiti and murals

Your business, nursery, or feature wall will stand out from the crowd with a graffiti mural, or larger-than-life artwork. If you have a design ready to go, your painter can enlarge this onto your walls, or design a custom piece for your home or office. Your painter will prepare the surface by cleaning it carefully, putting down drop sheets, and painting a base colour if needed. Then they’ll get to work on your artwork, using a ladder to reach each part of the painting. They’ll likely reference an existing drawing or photo throughout the process to ensure they have every detail right. Once they’re finished, they’ll pack up their equipment, wash out any brushes used, and remove the drop sheet. Some artwork may be finished in just a few hours, while larger, highly detailed pieces may take weeks.

Paint stripping 

Many painters are experienced in paint removal, too. Since paint stripping is generally a messy and time-consuming job, it’s a good idea to outsource it to a professional. Some common reasons for paint stripping include new colour for your interior doors, removing wood stain from kitchen cabinets so you can update the colour, or stripping cracked paint from a surface so it’s ready for repainting. Your professional painter can also help with graffiti removal and repainting, as well. Depending on the surface, they’ll use a mixture of scraping tools, sandpaper, and chemicals to remove as much paint as is needed, ensuring proper safety and ventilation throughout.

Recent Painting tasks

Painting living room/ kitchen and deck ceiling, living room wall

$750

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Paint living room, tv room, corridor walls and ceiling- current colour Paint ceiling in the covered deck

Paint patch up

$100

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Needing a few white paint patch ups on walls in my apartment . Mainly under my aircon which has leaked and disintegrated the paint. Ceilings are very high so will need a ladder .

Front fence painted

$300

Coburg VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Paint front timber fence.

Paint kitchen cabinets

$900

Guilderton WA, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Looking for someone to paint kitchen cabinets white, paint bench top black, paint wall tiles white.

Restore and paint - car

$500

Nundah QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Looking for someone to restore and paint the left hand side of my 2017 Hyuandai i30.

Few walls hairline cracks repair

$100

Manor Lakes VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Few walls hairline cracks to fix. Pictures attached. I have the original paint. Maximum half an hour to an hour job. Time is flexible

Transform my concrete area with epoxy resin

$500

St. Ives NSW, Australia

25th Mar 2024

I need a professional to clean and prepare this concrete area near my laundry (sizes and photos below) and the apply a grey colour epoxy resin with flakes. Not sure about UV protect polyurethane but will take recommendations. All materials would need to be supplied and I'd love advise on exact colour.

Paint Cafe

$1,000

Bendigo VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

We're seeking a qualified painter to transform our new cafe space! Project Details: Repair and paint the entire cafe interior. Desired color: Off-white (paint will be provided by us). The space will be cleared of furniture and equipment to the best of our ability. We've attached an image of the cafe for your reference. Please let us know your availability and rates for this project. We look forward to hearing from you!

Plaster Wall

$200

Newport VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2024

Need someone to plaster and paint 41 X 30cm hole in an inside wall of our house. Will supply paint, ideally needs doing this afternoon but also open to offers for next Wednesday.

Jay did a fantastic job repairing a hole in our plasterboard wall. Good communication as well.

End of lease paint touch up on walls

$250

Riverstone NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2024

I have walls that need touching up with paint and some parts need sanding down. Also need the toilet roll holder screwed back on and removal of tv bracket and filling in the holes

Wesley is fantastic and cannot express my gratitude. 100% recommend for your jobs

Ceiling painting

$300

Narre Warren North VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2024

Total area needs to be pained: 2 meter by 2.6 meters Also the cornice needs to be painted as well. I've rolled the ceiling twice with some left over paint. Need some one to finish the paint on ceiling and cornice for me. Attached are the photos of the area, also the paint used for ceiling. The wall paint will need to be mixed to match the color. Ideally you could come today 24/3/3024 or I'll be available most of the time after 5:30pm.

Come and fix the issue on the same day, recommended.

Paint wall

$250

Doncaster VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

3 walls Patch and paint 3 walls, color is Dulux antique white usa

Well communication, reliable and hard working

Paint and repair patch in wall

$100

Bondi NSW, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Need to patch up and repaint wall

Second time I’ve used Stephen and he always goes above and beyond. If you want the job done book this guy!

Touch up paint on Car asap

$500

Sandy Point NSW, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Hi, I am selling my car and just noticed some scratches on the back I haven’t seen before! Looking for someone to come and touch up the paint, doesn’t have to be the best job in the world but so it’s not as noticeable. Hope someone can help me tomorrow. Thankyou, Angela

I highly recommend Ze! Yesterday I posted the task and he was able to get the right paint and come and touch up my car the very next day. Such a great job, you can’t even tell where it was scratched! Will 100% use again. Thank you Ze!

Skirting installed into 3 bedrooms and lounge

$200

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Need skirting installed into 3 bedrooms and lounge room in a unit. Labor only. We will supply the skirting board.

Awesome! Will use again!

Filling and Touching up a small dent in the wall

$5

Werribee VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2024

Need painter to fill and paint a a small hole in the wall. We have the same paint colour.

Great job. Neat and reliable

1 large wall repainted

$200

Yarraville VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2024

1 large wall needs repainting. Currently there is a design on wall. We just need it repainted plain black (paint is supplied) Wall Size: 6m wide x 4m high You will need to bring a ladder please. As well as the paint - We can provide roller, extendable handle, drop sheet and tape. Needs to be done Friday 22nd if possible🙏

Tyler was incredible - so wonderful to deal with, on time, great communication and knows a lot about painting. (he even took the time to help guide us with another job we were doing ourselves). Would recommend Tyler to everyone.

Patch up skirtings, door frame, wall paint

$400

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

20th Mar 2024

I have an empty 2 bedroom apartment needing some patch up (not full replacement) of skirtings, door frames and stair railing. Walls have some marks that could be cleaned with sugar soap or similar, rather than full repainting. Pictures below. Need done this weekend Sat or Sun

Dhergham did a great job patching up my walls & skirtings

Paint interior concrete floors

$500

Sapphire Beach NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2024

Two bedroom floors need a coat of paint. Using white exterior paving paint. Moving house so rooms will be empty from today.

Stewart knew exactly what we wanted, short notice, great job. A pleasure to deal with. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Painting bathroom Celing and Kitchen Bench

$200

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2024

I need to paint the bathroom ceiling and kitchen bench as in the photos

Thank you for the good work