A full 2-bedroom house repaint in NZ costs $6,500–$16,000 for interior and exterior combined. Interior only: $3,000–$7,500. Exterior only: $3,500–$9,500.
Two-bedroom homes and units are the most common painting job in NZ - townhouses, flats, granny flats, and older cottages. The smaller footprint keeps costs down, but prep on older units can close the gap fast. Full breakdown below.
NZ painter pricing data - updated May 2026.
Page last updated: May 2026
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Try the quoting tool →| Scope | Single-Storey | Two-Storey / Townhouse | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior only | $3,000–$6,000 | $3,500–$7,500 | Walls, ceilings, trim, doors |
| Exterior only | $3,500–$7,000 | $5,000–$9,500 | All cladding, eaves, window frames |
| Full repaint | $6,500–$12,000 | $8,500–$16,000 | Interior + exterior combined |
| Interior per room | $300–$800 | $350–$850 | Stairwells add cost on two-storey |
| Scaffold hire | Usually not needed | $1,200–$3,000 | Required for two-storey exteriors |
Guide ranges for a typical NZ 2-bedroom home (70–100 m²). Heavy prep, repairs, or difficult access pushes costs above these ranges.
A complete 2-bedroom repaint covers every paintable surface inside and out. Here's what a standard quote should include:
A 2-bedroom home is 70–100 m² of floor area. For per-m² rates across all surface types, see our cost-per-m² guide.
Even on a smaller home, the quote range is wide. These factors determine where yours falls:
Here's how a typical 2-bedroom single-storey cottage repaint breaks down:
| Line Item | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms (walls + ceilings) | $1,100–$1,800 |
| Living room (walls + ceiling) | $650–$1,100 |
| Kitchen (walls, washable paint) | $400–$650 |
| Bathroom (moisture-resistant paint) | $300–$500 |
| Hallway + entrance | $250–$450 |
| Trim, skirting, doors (6 doors) | $600–$1,200 |
| Interior total | $3,300–$5,700 |
| Line Item | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Water-blast + prep | $400–$800 |
| Cladding (2 coats exterior acrylic) | $2,200–$3,800 |
| Eaves, fascia, bargeboards | $350–$650 |
| Window frames + exterior doors | $400–$750 |
| Paint and materials | $500–$900 |
| Exterior total | $3,850–$6,900 |
Combined total: $7,150–$12,600 for a single-storey 2-bed cottage in reasonable condition. Two-storey townhouses add $1,200–$3,000 for scaffold hire plus 15–20% more exterior labour.
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The biggest cost difference in 2-bedroom repaints isn't the number of rooms - it's whether the painter needs scaffolding.
For larger homes, see our 3-bedroom house painting costs or 4-bedroom house painting costs.
A full repaint of a 2-bedroom home costs $6,500–$16,000. Interior only runs $3,000–$7,500. Exterior only is $3,500–$9,500. The range depends on whether it's a single-storey cottage or two-storey townhouse, surface condition, and location.
3–7 working days for a full repaint with a single painter or small crew. Interior takes 2–4 days, exterior 2–4 days. Heavy prep, colour changes, or scaffold setup on two-storey homes can extend this.
Yes. Bundling saves on mobilisation, scaffold setup (if needed), and painter travel time. Most painters offer a 5–10% discount on combined jobs vs pricing interior and exterior separately.
A basic walls-only interior repaint for a 2-bed rental runs $2,000–$4,000. Using durable, washable paint (Resene SpaceCote or Dulux Wash & Wear) costs slightly more upfront but extends the repaint cycle by 2–3 years.
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