What affects the cost of repainting a condo?

Price is driven by floor area, the number of coats, surface preparation (patching, sanding, priming), whether ceilings are painted, dark or accent walls that need extra coats to cover, and paint quality. Wallpaper removal and heavy crack repair add cost.

Is repainting included in reinstatement?

Yes. Repainting walls back to the original colour is usually the largest single line item in a condo reinstatement, and is required when a tenant changed the wall colour or left marks beyond fair wear and tear. It is typically bundled into the reinstatement quote rather than priced separately.

Cost Guide

How Much Does It Cost to Repaint a Whole Condo in Singapore?

By Mr Kobayashi, Operations Lead, REINSTATE.by MCSG · Updated 24 June 2026 · 5 min read · In the 2026 cost index

Repainting a whole condo in Singapore typically costs S$1,000-3,000. A small 1-2 bedroom unit sits at the lower end; a large 3-4 bedroom unit at the upper end. The final price depends on floor area, number of coats, surface prep, and whether ceilings and accent walls are included.

Repainting is the most common reason a deposit gets docked, and the biggest single line in most reinstatements. Whether you're freshening up or restoring walls for handover, here's what a full condo repaint actually costs in Singapore in 2026.

Condo repaint cost by size (2026)

Unit	Typical repaint cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	S$700-1,200
2-bedroom (~700-900 sq ft)	S$1,000-1,800
3-bedroom (~1,000-1,200 sq ft)	S$1,500-2,600
4-bedroom / large (1,300+ sq ft)	S$2,200-3,500+

Ranges are indicative 2026 market figures for repainting walls to a standard colour. Ceilings, heavy prep and feature finishes push costs to the upper end. Confirm against a written quote.

What drives the price

Floor area & wall count. More wall surface, more paint and labour, the main driver.
Number of coats. Covering a dark or accent colour with standard white needs extra coats.
Surface prep. Patching nail holes, sanding, priming and crack repair add to the base price.
Ceilings. Including ceilings increases area and adds awkward labour.
Wallpaper removal. Stripping wallpaper before painting is extra.
Paint quality. Premium, low-odour or anti-mould paints cost more per litre.

Repainting for reinstatement

If you changed your wall colour or left marks beyond fair wear and tear, repainting to the original colour is part of reinstatement, usually the largest single line in a condo reinstatement. It's typically bundled into the reinstatement quote, not priced separately.

Faded paint after a long tenancy, though, is fair wear and tear, the landlord's cost, not yours. Knowing the difference is what protects your deposit.

DIY vs professional

A careful DIY repaint can save labour on a small unit, but uneven coverage, visible patches and missed prep often trigger landlord rejection at handover, costing more than a professional would have. For a reinstatement repaint that has to pass inspection, professional finishing usually pays for itself.

Repainting to hand back your condo?

Send us the unit and your handover date, we'll quote the repaint (and any make-good) against the original condition and finish it to a standard that passes inspection, for a clean deposit return.

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Repaint cost ranges reflect 2026 Singapore residential market figures and vary with unit size, prep and paint choice. Always confirm against a written quote and price reinstatement repainting against the original handover colour.

References & further reading

Authoritative Singapore sources for further reading. This guide is general information, not legal advice, confirm current rules with the relevant authority.