HDB painting cost in Singapore: per room and full unit (2026)

As at 31 July 2026, SparkFlow's full-HDB repaint prices start at $1,200 for a 3-room, $1,500 for a 4-room and $1,800 for a 5-room. Per-room rates start at $150 for a feature wall and $250 for a small bedroom. The final price depends on flat size, paint system, colour change, wall condition and how much furniture needs protection or moving.

This article breaks down the actual rates, what those numbers cover, what they don't, and how to choose between brands and finishes.

Full HDB unit pricing

These are SparkFlow prices for a complete repaint of the whole flat — walls and main-room ceilings, primer on bare patches, two colour coats and a clean handover:

The lower end of each range assumes light wall preparation (light sanding, filler for minor cracks, masking around fittings), primer on bare patches, two colour coats of Nippon Vinilex, Dulux EasyClean or an equivalent emulsion, and clean handover. The ranges assume furniture can be shifted to the centre of each room and protected safely.

What pushes the price up: dark colours that need a third coat for proper coverage, premium paint brands, significant wall repair beyond minor cracks, or painting in a still-furnished unit where everything has to be carefully covered and worked around.

Per-room rates

If you don't need the whole flat done, you can paint individual rooms. Rates depend on room size and what's being painted:

• Single feature wall: $150-$250 (one wall, 2-3 hours)
• Small bedroom (8-10 m²): $250-$350 (3-5 hours)
• Kitchen — walls only (8-12 m²): $280-$400 (4-5 hours)
• Study or nursery (10-14 m²): $280-$400 (4-5 hours)
• Master bedroom (12-16 m²): $300-$450 (4-6 hours)
• Living room (20-30 m²): $400-$600 (5-7 hours)
• 1-wall touch-up (single wall, existing colour): from $80

All prices include paint, drop sheets, two coats, and clean-up. Feature walls with dark or saturated colours sometimes need three coats — that's built into the upper end of the range.

What's included in a standard quote

When we quote a painting job, the price covers:

• Light wall preparation — sanding rough patches, filling minor cracks and nail holes
• Masking around switches, sockets, skirting, door frames, and ceiling edges
• Drop sheets to protect flooring and any furniture being worked around
• Two coats of paint in your chosen colour and finish
• Ceiling painting (white, standard ceiling paint) if included in scope
• Clean-up — removing masking, vacuuming dust, taking away paint cans

What's usually extra

A few common scenarios that add to the base quote:

Wall repair beyond light preparation. Standard quotes cover minor surface cracks and nail holes. Larger cracks, holes from removed wardrobes, water damage, or smoke-stained ceilings need extra preparation. SparkFlow's current repair ranges are $150–$250 for a single hairline crack with touch-up, $250–$400 for multiple cracks in one room and $300–$550 for whole-room repair and repainting.

Stain sealing. Old water marks, oil stains, or smoke stains will bleed through normal paint. A stain sealer coat needs to go on first. Adds $80-$150 to the job depending on the affected area.

Premium paint lines. Stepping up from the included mid-spec emulsion to Nippon Spotless, Dulux Wash & Wear or an equivalent premium washable line adds roughly $200–$400 per full unit. For a single room, the upgrade is quoted against the chosen product and quantity. It is most useful in high-traffic areas such as children's rooms, kitchens and hallways.

Specialty colours and finishes. Standard machine-tinted colours within the selected product line are included. Designer collections, textured finishes and a match outside the standard system are confirmed by written quote before paint is ordered.

Painting in occupied units. If you can't empty rooms or shift furniture to the centre, additional protection and slower working can increase the quote. The furniture scope is confirmed before the written price is issued.

Choosing the paint

Most painters in Singapore use Nippon or Dulux. Both are reliable; the difference between them is mostly about which product line you pick within each brand.

Nippon Vinilex or Dulux EasyClean. These are the mid-spec interior emulsions assumed in the current full-unit ranges. Check the selected product sheet rather than relying on the brand name alone: for example, Nippon's Vinilex 5000 data states that actual coverage depends on surface texture, porosity and application method.

Nippon Spotless or Dulux Wash & Wear.Premium washable paints. Stains wipe off with a damp cloth rather than soaking in. Worth the extra cost in kitchens, children's rooms, hallways and other high-traffic areas. The current full-unit upgrade is roughly $200–$400.

Dulux EasyClean. Mid-tier washable option, sits between Vinilex and the premium lines.

Finish choice (matte vs eggshell vs satin) is less about price and more about preference. Matte hides wall imperfections best; satin is easier to clean but shows every dent. Eggshell is the compromise most people end up choosing.

When does an HDB flat need repainting?

There is no fixed repaint interval. A dry, low-traffic room can stay presentable much longer than a kitchen, corridor or wall affected by moisture. Common triggers for a repaint include:

Pre-move-in. A fresh coat in the colours you want, before furniture moves in, while the painters can reach every wall. It is the simplest time to do it and an easy line item to slot into your overall BTO renovation budget.

Visible wear. Scuff marks, grease near the stove, fading, chalking or marked hallways are better signals than the age of the existing coat alone.

Prep for resale. Fresh, neutral paint can improve the visible condition presented to buyers, but it cannot guarantee a higher offer. If repainting is worthwhile for your unit, place it near the end of the resale renovation timeline so later trades do not mark the finish.

After renovation. Post-renovation painting is slightly different from a regular repaint because of all the dust and prep needed. It typically costs $300-$500 more than a like-for-like repaint of a finished unit, mostly because of the extra post-renovation cleaning and primer work on raw surfaces.

What about condos and landed properties?

Condos and landed properties don't price by HDB size — we quote room by room or by the unit, depending on what works better.

• Condo (per room): from $220, depending on room size and management requirements
• Landed (full interior): from $1,800, with scope confirmed after a site visit

Landed properties especially vary a lot — the price depends on how many storeys, whether there are high ceilings (which need ladders or low scaffolding), and whether there's exterior painting included.

How we quote

WhatsApp us a photo of the room or rooms you want painted, the flat type, and any specific issues (water stains, dark walls to cover, lots of furniture in the way). We can give a provisional estimate from clear photos. The written price is confirmed once the wall condition, paint system, colours and furniture scope are known.

SparkFlow estimates 1.5–2 days for a 3-room HDB, 2–3 days for a 4-room, 2.5–3.5 days for a 5-room and 3–4 days for an Executive unit.

The short version

SparkFlow HDB painting prices as at 31 July 2026:

• 3-room full repaint: $1,200–$1,600
• 4-room full repaint: $1,500–$2,200
• 5-room full repaint: $1,800–$2,800
• Executive / EA full repaint: $2,200–$3,400
• Single bedroom: $250-$450 depending on size
• Living room: $400-$600
• Feature wall: $150-$250
• Touch-up: from $80

Add roughly $200–$400 per full unit for a premium washable paint line. Stain sealing is typically another $80–$150, depending on the affected area. The written quote should state the product, coats, preparation and exclusions; any variation should be confirmed before the extra work starts.