HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a spray painter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A spray painting in Ireland costs €150–€600 per job, typically around €300. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a spray painter in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers spray painter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — metal Surface Coating — spray painting is commonly used for metal surfaces, offering a durable and protective coating for items like gates, railings, and outdoor furniture.
- How does size of the area being painted change the price?The quote rises step by step with the floor area. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does condition of the surfaces change the price?Damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials used change the price?A large order is cheaper per unit than a small one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Automotive Painting — professional spray painting is essential for automotive refinishing, including full body resprays or touch-ups — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spray painter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. Anyone may trade as one, and the quality is almost entirely in the PREPARATION, which is also the part that is invisible once the job is finished and the part a cheap quote leaves out. Two real hazards sit behind it: paint in a home built before about 1980 may contain LEAD, which must not be dry-sanded, and work above a step-ladder is work at height under HSA rules.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
What preparation is included, written room by room — filling, sanding, caulking, priming and how many coats; a quote that says only 'two coats' has not priced the preparation; The paint by NAME and finish, not 'trade emulsion' — coverage differs, and the published spreading rate is how you check the quantity is plausible; For a home built before about 1980, how they will test for and handle lead paint; dry sanding it is the thing not to do; How they protect floors, furniture and fittings, and who moves what; Public liability — the routine claim here is paint on a carpet; Whether the price includes making good small damage, or whether that is extra.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability; ask the limit, because a spoiled floor is the usual claim. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers spray painter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — metal Surface Coating — spray painting is commonly used for metal surfaces, offering a durable and protective coating for items like gates, railings, and outdoor furniture.
A good answer: The quote rises step by step with the floor area. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A large order is cheaper per unit than a small one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Automotive Painting — professional spray painting is essential for automotive refinishing, including full body resprays or touch-ups — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spray painter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask the limit, because a spoiled floor is the usual claim — furniture Refinishing — spray painting is perfect for giving old furniture a new lease of life.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the spray painter starts, and an itemised invoice after — interior Wall Painting — spray painting is an efficient method for applying a smooth finish to interior walls.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the area being painted — the quote rises step by step with the floor area.
- Condition of the surfaces — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote.
- Materials used — a large order is cheaper per unit than a small one.
- Complexity of the project — it changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of the area being painted — the quote rises step by step with the floor area
- They will not talk about it: condition of the surfaces — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote
- They will not talk about it: materials used — a large order is cheaper per unit than a small one
- A price for the spray painter before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the spray painter has begun
What a spray painter costs: €150–€600 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Interior wall painting and Exterior house painting each carry their own band. Spray Painting price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
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Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the area being painted — the quote rises step by step with the floor area — that is what the spray painter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneCondition of the surfaces — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfMaterials used — a large order is cheaper per unit than a small one — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the project — it changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the spray painter is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, required preparation — it is worth being specific about when you ask for a price.
- Interior Wall Painting
- Spray painting is an efficient method for applying a smooth finish to interior walls.
- Furniture Refinishing
- Spray painting is perfect for giving old furniture a new lease of life.
- Automotive Painting
- Professional spray painting is essential for automotive refinishing, including full body resprays or touch-ups.
- Metal Surface Coating
- Spray painting is commonly used for metal surfaces, offering a durable and protective coating for items like gates, railings, and outdoor furniture.
- Exterior House Painting
- Spraying exterior surfaces of homes to protect and enhance curb appeal.
- Cabinet Painting
- Spraying kitchen or bathroom cabinets for a fresh, updated look.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a spray painter: questions people ask
The duration of a spray painting job depends on factors such as the size of the area and the number of coats required. Typically, a job can take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days.
While many spray painting jobs can be performed by general professionals, specialised tasks, such as those involving hazardous materials or intricate finishes, may require a qualified specialist. Always check for relevant qualifications if the job involves complex requirements.
Emergency or same-day spray painting services may be available, but they often come at a premium price. It's best to contact local professionals to inquire about their availability for urgent jobs.
Yes, booking multiple related spray painting jobs together can often lead to discounts or reduced overall costs. Discuss your needs with the professional to see if they can accommodate a package deal.
Out of scope tasks for spray painting typically include extensive surface preparation, structural repairs, or electrical work. These tasks may require a specialist or licensed professional, so it's important to clarify the scope of work with your contractor.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. Anyone may trade as one, and the quality is almost entirely in the PREPARATION, which is also the part that is invisible once the job is finished and the part a cheap quote leaves out. Two real hazards sit behind it: paint in a home built before about 1980 may contain LEAD, which must not be dry-sanded, and work above a step-ladder is work at height under HSA rules.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- HSA — work at height
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only