Commercial painting costs in Perth
Commercial painting prices, at a glance
Indicative 2026 Perth ranges for a prepared, two-coat commercial finish. Every site is quoted after an inspection.
| Space | Typical range (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small office / suite | $1,500–$4,000 | A few rooms, walls and doors |
| Whole office floor | $6,000–$20,000+ | Open-plan, offices, common areas |
| Retail / shopfront interior | $2,500–$8,000 | Fast turnaround, often after hours |
| Warehouse / industrial | $8–$20 per m² | Large areas, height access |
| Common areas (strata / building) | Quoted per project | Lobbies, corridors, car parks |
What drives commercial painting cost
Area & height
Large open-plan areas and high ceilings need more paint, labour and often elevated access equipment.
Timing & downtime
After-hours, weekend or staged work to keep you trading costs more than an empty-site job, but avoids lost business.
Surface prep
Patching, filling and sealing scuffed, high-traffic commercial surfaces takes time before any colour goes on.
Coating spec
Commercial spaces often need tougher, scrubbable or low-VOC coatings, which cost more per litre but last.
Access & safety
Scaffolding, scissor lifts, traffic management and site inductions all add to larger or public-facing jobs.
Scope extras
Line-marking, signage areas, doors, frames and detailed finishes add to the base wall price.
What an office refresh looks like
An indicative breakdown for repainting a mid-size open-plan office suite, done over a weekend to avoid downtime.
| Prep, patch and protect (floors, workstations, IT) | $1,200–$2,000 |
| Walls and feature wall, two coats | $3,000–$5,500 |
| Doors, frames and reception detail | $900–$1,800 |
| After-hours / weekend premium | included above |
| Indicative total | $5,100–$9,300 |
How commercial jobs are quoted
Commercial painting is quoted per project after a site inspection, not blind over the phone. A proper quote sets out the scope, the coating system, the number of coats, the staging (which areas, in what order) and the working hours. We plan the work around your trading hours and protect floors, furniture and equipment throughout.
As a registered WA contractor (Licence 7956) with public liability insurance, we handle site inductions and keep disruption to a minimum. See our commercial painters Perth service and office painting.
Commercial painting cost FAQs
How much does commercial painting cost in Perth?
Indicatively $10 to $30 per square metre of wall area; a small office refresh is around $1,500 to $4,000 and a whole floor from $6,000 to $20,000 or more.
Can you paint our office after hours?
Yes. After-hours and weekend work is common for offices and retail to avoid disruption; it adds a premium but keeps you trading.
How is commercial painting priced?
Per project after a site inspection, based on area, access, the coating specification and the timing or staging required.
Do you use low-odour paints for occupied spaces?
Yes. Low-VOC, low-odour and fast-drying systems are available for spaces that stay occupied during the works.
Need a commercial painting quote?
We inspect your premises, plan the work around your trading hours and send a fixed written quote – usually within 48 hours. Registered, insured and local.
Get a fixed written quote Call 0402 214 353