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How much does interior painting cost in Ottawa, ON?

Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

Interior painting costs about CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, typical CA$2,840, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($965 to $3,089) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Ottawa prices.

Converted to Canadian dollars

Low
CA$1,360
Typical
CA$2,840
High
CA$4,340

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Interior painting cost in Ottawa, ON

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Interior painting cost in Ottawa, ON
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Converted to CADCA$1,360CA$2,840CA$4,340US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of Ottawa pricesOctober 2026
US national range$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of interior painting

Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.

  1. Square footage

    The area to paint is the biggest factor, at about $2 to $6 per sq ft.

  2. Walls only or walls, trim and ceilings

    Walls average about $2.75 per sq ft; walls, trim and ceilings about $4.70.

  3. Texture and finish

    Textured walls can raise painting fees by up to 50%.

  4. Accent walls and murals

    Accent walls add 20% to 30%; murals run $1,000 to $2,000.

  5. Labor

    Labor is 75% to 95% of the total.

Permits and what's included in Ottawa

Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.

Permit note

Interior painting does not normally need a permit.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Ottawa’s building department.

What’s usually included

  • Paint and primer
  • Surface prep such as patching and taping
  • Labor and cleanup

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

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Top-ranked painters in Ottawa

The top 3 of 171 painters we rank for Ottawa, ON, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Goldmann Painting
    CR Score 675.0from 191 Google reviews
  2. #2
    PerfectPRO Painters - Ottawa
    CR Score 664.9from 216 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Ottawa Painters
    CR Score 665.0from 170 Google reviews

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Interior painting cost in Ottawa: questions

How much does interior painting cost in Ottawa, ON?

Interior painting costs about CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, typical CA$2,840, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($965 to $3,089) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Ottawa prices.

Are these prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes, converted. We have no Canadian price survey for this job, so we show the US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily rate for October 20, 2026). Local labour, material and tax differences are not reflected.

Do I need a permit for interior painting in Ottawa?

Interior painting does not normally need a permit. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Ottawa’s building department.

What affects the cost of interior painting?

Square footage: the area to paint is the biggest factor, at about $2 to $6 per sq ft. Walls only or walls, trim and ceilings: walls average about $2.75 per sq ft; walls, trim and ceilings about $4.70. Texture and finish: textured walls can raise painting fees by up to 50%. Accent walls and murals: accent walls add 20% to 30%; murals run $1,000 to $2,000. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

How many painters serve Ottawa?

We rank 171 painters for Ottawa, ON by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Paint and primer; Surface prep such as patching and taping; Labor and cleanup. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Interior painting cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers.
  2. Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.
These are published estimates converted at a stated exchange rate, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: CA$1,360 to CA$4,340. Editorial policy

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