Project Cost Estimator

It is of utmost importance that most if not all painting surfaces need to be prepared before painting. This is so that the new paint job can last longer and look better.

To use this table, work out how big is the surface area you're wanting to paint (in square metres) and multiply this by the estimated costs shown below.

Preparation of Existing Surfaces			Auck/Wgtn/Dun	Chch
Painted Woodwork	Washing & rubbing down, priming bare patches	General surface	$5.10-$6.60/m2	$6.10-$8.10/m2
	Burning off	General surface	$31.20/m2	$41.30/m2
Painted Metalwork	Washing, wire brushing, priming bare patches	General surface	$6.10-$6.20/m2	$7.10/m2
	Burning off	General surface	$31.20/m2	$41.30/m2
Painted Plaster	Washing, cutting out cracks & making good	Walls	$7.90/m2	$10.50/m2
		Ceilings	$5.70/m2	$5.70/m2
		Strip off exisiting wallpaper	$11.80/m2	$15.60/m2
General- water blasting	Waterblasting	Based on minimum of 200m2	$5.70/m2	$6.90/m2

Source: Rawlinsons New Zealand Construction Cost Handbook 2012

Note: Prices do not include GST