Most homeowners ask this exact question before any renovation begins. Interior painting is one of the highest-ROI home upgrades, but pricing feels confusing because every home is different — size, ceiling height, drywall condition, trim detail, paint quality, and access all shift the final number. At Aftermath Contracting, consultations usually start with the same conversation: “I know the ballpark, but what will it cost for my actual home?”
In 2025, interior painting costs in Vancouver and surrounding cities are shaped by three main pricing tiers — basic repainting, mid-range refresh, and premium transformation. A standard home interior repaint typically falls between $3,500 to $8,500, depending on these factors. Smaller condos or townhomes can start near $2,000–$3,200, while larger multi-level homes with high ceilings or heavy prep can exceed $10,000+. These ranges account for proper prep work, coverage, and long-lasting finishes, which is the Aftermath difference — paint that looks good on day one and still looks good years later.
What homeowners often forget is the hidden cost of skipping steps. The cheapest quote isn’t always painting — sometimes it’s just color being applied to walls. The long-term cost shows up later as peeling edges, flashing patches, visible roller lines, or trim that yellows faster than the walls around it. Real professional painting starts with surface prep, not paint cans.
What Actually Changes the Price? (Breakdown You Can Trust)
Wall and ceiling square footage is the biggest variable — more surface, more materials, more labor hours. If your ceilings are standard 8-foot, you’re on the lower end. If you have 10–12-foot ceilings or vaulted spaces, scaffolding, extension work, or double-coat rolling increases project time. Drywall condition comes next. Perfect walls paint fast. Damaged walls require mudding, sanding, spot-priming, texture matching, and patience. Trim complexity matters more than people realize. Straight modern baseboards move quickly. Multi-edge crown moulding, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, or old-style rounded trim take more taping precision and more brush detailing.
Paint quality determines material cost and long-term durability. Budget paints may need 3 coats to look as good as 2 coats of premium paint. Primer is non-negotiable if you want longevity. Homes with humidity areas like kitchens, bathrooms, or basements always perform better when moisture-resistant paint is used. And finally, scope — are you painting walls only, or walls + ceilings + doors + trim + closets + accent walls? Most houses in the region end up full-scope because it makes no sense to refresh 80% of a home and leave the last 20% looking aged.
Why Aftermath Quotes Usually Land Mid-Range or Higher
Aftermath Contracting doesn’t compete on “cheapest price” — we compete on best value over time. Most houses we walk into require some level of prep before paint is even considered. Our process includes drywall correction, professional sanding, edge caulking, trim protection, floor masking, corner checks, lighting tests for imperfections, roller-flash elimination, premium or mid-tier paint application, double-coat consistency, optional airless spray finish for ultra-smooth surfaces, cleanup, walkthrough approvals, and a finish that feels intentional, not rushed.
Interior paint should make a home feel newer, not “recently painted.”
So, Is Interior Painting Still Worth It in 2025?
Yes — without hesitation. Homeowners consistently tell us that painting made their home feel brighter, larger, cleaner, more valuable, and refreshed emotionally. Real estate agents tell us the same thing we do: painted homes sell faster, rent easier, and look cared for, even when the upgrades stopped at paint.
If you were searching this question, the next step is not just asking for quotes — it’s asking for prep standards, paint grade, coverage guarantees, and finish expectations. Because interior paint is one of the only renovations where a small difference in execution creates a massive difference in daily living.
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