Repainting a room or a whole apartment? Here are rough prices per square metre, how to work out the cost yourself, and what to agree with the painter before they start.
Most painters charge by the square metre. The price depends on the paint, the state of the walls, and whether you or they buy the materials.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Interior painting per m² (labour only) | SAR 8 – 12 per m² |
| Interior painting per m² (with materials, Jotun or Al Jazeera) | SAR 12 – 25 per m² |
| Example: 4×4 m room (walls and ceiling, about 60 m²) with materials | SAR 700 – 1,500 |
| A tin of Jotun paint (by type and size) | SAR 30 – 460 |
💡 Work it out yourself: length × height of each wall, minus doors and windows, plus the ceiling. Multiply the total by the price per m².
🧱 Peeling or damp walls need filler and treatment before painting, which costs more. Ask for it as a separate line in the quote.
A rough guide from 3 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), including Riyadh painting contractors' prices and Jotun paint prices. We couldn't find reliable prices for a whole apartment, so we give the price per square metre. The final price is agreed between you and the painter. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Usually damp inside the wall. Fix the damp first, or the new paint will peel too.
Usually from the plaster or the heat. The painter fills them and sands them before painting.
Paint from different batches, or only one coat. Buy all the paint at once and ask for two coats.
Damp, smoke or pen marks. They need a primer first, not just more paint on top.
Especially oil-based paint. Air the home well, and ask about water-based paints for bedrooms.
Thin paint or rushed work. Two coats and a good roller make a big difference.
Agree the method at the start. If it's per m², measure together before and after.
If the painter does, name the exact brand and paint, and see the tins before they're opened.
Ask for at least two coats, plus filler and sanding where needed.
Will they cover floors, furniture and sockets? Will they clean up when they finish?
How many days will it take? Get it in writing with the price, even on WhatsApp.
Look at real photos of past work, not pictures from the internet, and reviews from earlier customers.
Coming soon. We're checking painters across every part of Riyadh now: phone number, ID and past work. Then you'll be able to contact them directly, with no commission.
Paint a small square on the wall and look at it by day and night before you decide.
Any leak or damp must be fixed first, or you'll lose the new paint.
A small tin of the same colour is handy for touch-ups later.
Use a washable paint that can take the moisture in bathrooms and kitchens.
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Both are well known in Saudi Arabia, with cheaper and more expensive ranges. What matters most is the right type for the place (bedrooms, bathroom, outside).
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the painter directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026