Complete pricing breakdown for HDB 3-room, 4-room and 5-room repaints. Includes DIY vs professional costs, brand comparisons and what to watch out for.
The Short Answer
Repainting an HDB flat in Singapore typically costs between $800 and $3,500 depending on flat size, paint brand, number of coats and whether you include labour. Here is a full breakdown so you know exactly what to budget.
HDB Repaint Cost by Flat Size (2026)
| Flat Type | DIY Paint Only | Paint + Professional Labour |
|---|
| HDB 2-Room | $150–$280 | $600–$900 |
| HDB 3-Room | $200–$380 | $800–$1,200 |
| HDB 4-Room | $280–$500 | $1,100–$1,800 |
| HDB 5-Room | $350–$600 | $1,400–$2,400 |
| Executive / Jumbo | $450–$800 | $1,800–$3,500 |
Prices include 2 coats of paint on walls and ceiling. Feature walls, textured finishes and furniture shifting may cost extra.
What Affects the Price?
1. Paint Brand
Budget paint like Nippon Vinilex costs around $30–$40 for a 5L tin. Premium options like Benjamin Moore Aura or Nippon Odour-less Ultra cost $60–$120 per 5L tin. For a 4-room HDB, you typically need 6–8 tins of paint, so brand choice can add $200–$500 to your total cost.
2. Number of Coats
Most professional painters apply 1 coat of sealer plus 2 coats of topcoat. If walls have stains, dark colours or are bare plaster, a third coat may be needed. Each additional coat adds roughly 20–30% to labour costs.
3. Surface Preparation
Walls with cracks, holes or peeling paint need patching before painting. Minor repairs are usually included in the quote. Extensive hacking or plastering will cost extra — get a site inspection before agreeing on price.
4. Colour Complexity
Standard colours use Base 1 (white base) and are cheaper to produce. Deep, bold colours — like navy, forest green or charcoal — use Base 3 or Base 4 and can cost $15–$30 more per tin.
5. Ceiling vs Walls
Ceilings are typically painted with ceiling white separately. Painting ceilings requires more preparation (masking, drop sheets) and adds $150–$400 to a professional quote depending on flat size.
DIY vs Professional — Which Is Better?
DIY saves money but takes 2–3 weekends of work. Professional painters typically complete a 4-room HDB in 1–2 days. If your time is valuable, professional painting almost always makes more sense.
Professional painters also have:
- Better equipment (sprayers, long-arm rollers)
- Experience identifying and patching wall defects
- Workmanship warranty (usually 1–2 years)
- Proper drop sheets and masking to protect your furniture
How to Get the Best Price
- Get 3 quotes and compare scope (does it include ceiling? sealer coat?)
- Ask if price includes moving furniture back and cleaning up
- Book during off-peak periods (avoid Chinese New Year and year-end)
- Supply your own paint to control brand and colour selection
Artilo's Pricing
At Artilo, our Paint + Labour service starts from $380 per room, with full-home repaint packages from $1,200. All packages include sealer coat, 2 coats of premium paint, furniture protection and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
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