Interior painting is what we do most days of the week in Dublin homes: walls, ceilings, stairwells, doors and woodwork, one room at a time or the whole house. Original Dublin Painter is run by Alex, who has 20+ years in the trade, and after that long the lesson is simple. The difference between an “okay” job and a good one is preparation, patience and the right finish for each room. We treat your home like our own: dust sheets down, furniture protected, and everything left tidy at the end of each day. It’s why so many of our 159 Google reviews (rated 4.9★) mention how careful and clean the lads were.
What our interior painting service covers
We handle a single room or the full interior of a house or apartment. Typical work includes:
- Walls: feature walls, whole rooms, hallways, stairwells and landings
- Ceilings: flat matt finishes, stain-blocking on old water marks, and covering cracks after filling
- Woodwork and trim: skirting boards, architraves, door frames, doors, window boards and picture rails
- Radiators and pipework: brought back to a clean, even finish
- Feature and accent colours: one bold wall, panelling or a two-tone scheme
- New-build and post-renovation painting: mist coats and finishing coats on fresh plaster
- Landlord and pre-sale repaints: quick, neutral turnarounds between tenancies or before you go to market
If the walls need more than filler, our plastering service sorts that first. For kitchens, kitchen cabinet painting is often the biggest change for the money.
Apartment painting in Dublin
Apartments have their own logistics: lifts, parking, management company rules and neighbours on the other side of the wall. We plan the job around lift bookings, parking and any building rules, keep the mess inside your unit, and can turn a vacant apartment round quickly between tenancies. Occupied apartments are done room by room so you keep a bedroom and a kitchen usable throughout.
Our interior painting process
A good finish is mostly preparation. Rushing the prep is the most common reason DIY and cut-price jobs peel, flash or show every roller mark within a year. Here’s how we work on every interior job:
- Free on-site consultation. We visit, measure up, look at the condition of the surfaces and talk through colours, finishes and how you use each room. You get a clear, written, no-obligation quote.
- Protect the space. Furniture is moved or sheeted, floors are covered, sockets and skirtings are masked, and anything not being painted is kept clean.
- Prepare the surfaces. We fill cracks and nail holes, sand back flaking or uneven areas, caulk gaps along skirtings and frames, wash down greasy or dusty walls, and spot-prime bare plaster and stains so the topcoats sit evenly.
- Prime where needed. New plaster, patched repairs, bare wood and problem stains get the right primer or mist coat first, so the colour is true and the finish lasts.
- Paint to a professional standard. Two coats as standard: ceilings first, then walls, then woodwork. Lines are cut in by brush and the walls rolled for even coverage, using quality trade paints that cover well and wash down.
- Clean up and walk through. We remove all waste, put the room back together, and walk the job with you so every wall, edge and corner meets our standard before we leave. If anything needs a touch-up, we sort it there and then.
Choosing the right paint and finish
The finish matters as much as the colour. As a rough guide:
| Area | Finish we usually recommend | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Living rooms & bedrooms | Matt emulsion | Hides minor imperfections, soft modern look |
| Hallways, stairs & kids’ rooms | Washable / durable matt | Stands up to scuffs and cleaning |
| Kitchens & bathrooms | Moisture-resistant / soft sheen | Copes with steam and wipe-downs |
| Skirtings, doors & trim | Satinwood or eggshell | Tough, knock-resistant, easy to clean |
| Ceilings | Flat matt | No glare, even coverage |
Not sure what suits your rooms? Honest, practical colour advice is one of the things clients thank us for most. We’ll help you land on shades you’ll still like in five years, and we’re just as happy to work from a colour you’ve already chosen. Our home paint colour guide is a good place to start.
How much does interior painting cost in Dublin?
As a guide, painting a small bedroom in Dublin usually costs €250 to €350 with standard paints, a living room €350 to €500, and a hallway, stairs and landing €500 to €700. Premium paints, ceilings, woodwork and heavy repairs add to that. Our guides to the cost of painting a house in Dublin and the cost to paint a bedroom break it down room by room. Your on-site quote gives you a fixed price.
How long does interior painting take?
A single room is often done in a day. A full interior on a typical 3-bed semi usually takes 5 to 7 working days, depending on how much prep is needed and whether we’re painting around you while you live there. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Why choose Original Dublin Painter for interior painting
- 20+ years’ hands-on experience. Alex has painted every kind of Dublin home, from period redbricks and Victorian terraces to new-build apartments and family semis.
- Rated 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews. Real, verified reviews from Dublin homeowners, with recurring praise for tidy, punctual and professional work.
- Tidy, respectful and on time. We protect your home, clean up every day and take all waste away with us.
- Fair, transparent quotes. Free, no-obligation on-site quotes with clear pricing and no surprises.
- Fully guaranteed work. If something isn’t right, we put it right.
- Local and reliable. A Dublin painting team you can actually get hold of.
“Alex and his team were a joy to work with — professional, reliable and pleasant. They did a complete repaint including all walls, ceilings and woodwork… a really great job for very reasonable rates.” — Edel, Google review
Doing the outside too? See exterior painting, or our house painting service for a full repaint inside and out in one booking. If the job includes wallpaper or small repairs, our painters and decorators page covers that side.
Local interior painters in Dublin and nearby
We come to you, right across all of Co. Dublin: from Howth, Malahide, Swords and the rest of North County Dublin, through the city centre and villages like Rathmines, Ranelagh, Donnybrook and Ballsbridge, out to Blackrock, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin 15 and Lucan. We also travel into Kildare, Meath, north Wicklow and parts of Co. Louth, including Maynooth and Naas. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our patch, just ask.
FAQs
How much does interior painting cost in Dublin?
It depends on the size and condition of the rooms, how much preparation is needed, the number of colours and the paint you choose. The price ranges above are a fair guide; for your own home we give you a free on-site quote with a clear breakdown before any work starts.
How long will my rooms take to paint?
A single room is often a day; a full-house interior typically runs five to seven working days depending on size and the amount of prep. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote and keep you updated as we go.
Do I need to move out or empty the rooms?
No. We work around you. Move any small valuables and breakables, and we’ll take care of shifting and covering the rest of the furniture, protecting floors and keeping dust down while we work.
Can you paint new plaster?
Yes. Fresh plaster needs to dry out fully and then takes a thinned mist coat before the finishing coats, otherwise the paint can peel or look patchy. We’ll tell you when your walls are ready.
Do you tidy up and take the mess away?
Always. We clean as we go, put the room back together at the end, and remove all packaging and waste. Leaving your home tidy is a standard part of every job, not an extra.
Ready to freshen up a single room or repaint the whole interior? Get a free quote today, or call or WhatsApp us on 087 788 5040 and we’ll arrange a visit that suits you.
