Apartment & Condo Painting in Toronto
Toronto Condo Painters That Specialise In Units
For condo painting in Toronto, trust The City Painters. We’ve been experts in residential painting for over 15 years, so we have the know-how to pick the colours that will give your unit a more open and fresh look, and we have the tools to do any or all of the following:
- Wallpaper removal
- Painting interior walls
- Painting interior trim, doors, and window frames
- Painting interior ceilings
We understand the nuances of condo living, and how challenging a painting project can be when you have to answer to Condo Boards, and consider other residents for the duration of your project. Our professional team works efficiently to minimize disruptions and let you get back to living in your space as soon as possible.
Building Types We Paint
Condo & Apartment Areas We Specialize In
Condo & Apartment Services Beyond Painting
Drywall Patching, Taping, & Repair
Prepare Your Drywall for Painting
Paint jobs look best on drywall when it’s properly installed and maintained. Our professional interior painting team can patch and tape drywall to ensure it’s secure in place before you paint. We can also fix any dents, cracks, or holes in your drywall so you get a smooth, even finish to your paint job.
Wallpaper Removal
Clear Your Walls and Cut Down on Prep Time
If you have to remove wallpaper from a wall before you paint it, you have to do so carefully. A sloppy job can leave pieces of wallpaper or adhesive stuck to your wall, or even damage the underlying surface. This adds extra prep work you have to do before you actually start painting. If you’d rather not take a chance, The City Painters can expertly take care of this step for you.
Stucco / Popcorn Ceiling Painting
Freshen Up or Change the Look of Textured Surfaces
If you want to give your stucco walls or popcorn ceilings a different colour, there are now tools and paints that can make it happen. And even if you just want to freshen them up, The City Painters has the equipment and skills to properly prep and paint your stucco or popcorn ceiling surfaces.
Stucco / Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Avoid Debris and Damage that Lengthens Prep Time
Whether you’re removing previous patterns, textures, or paint jobs from walls to prep them for painting, one thing stays true: if you don’t do it right, you’re going to have to spend longer on prep time. Stucco and popcorn ceilings are no exception. Count on The City Painters to carefully remove these textured surfaces so you aren’t left with debris or other flaws on your walls.
Interior Caulking
Seal Trim and Baseboards to Prevent Gaps
You want to caulk your trim and baseboards before painting. Otherwise, they’ll eventually come loose from impacts, vibrations, and expansion-contraction due to temperature changes. And that can show the lines between where you did and didn't paint, messing up the finished look of your paint job. The City Painters can do a professional caulking job so your paint job maintains an even finish.
How to Choose a Quality Condo Painter in Toronto
Insured, Accredited, & Well-Reviewed
You obviously want to hire painters who look like they can do a great job for you. Look or ask for proof such as photos of completed projects (especially of condos, apartments, and townhouses with interior spaces similar to yours), as well as reviews and testimonials from customers regarding their professionalism and quality of work. But you should also ensure they can back their work up with insurance and safety qualifications. A stellar paint job isn’t worth being liable for extra costs if someone gets hurt during the work or your property gets damaged.
Specific Recommendations for Buildings
Not every condo, apartment, or townhouse is designed the same way. Based on its location, surrounding colour scheme, and wall materials, some looks will work better in it than others, and certain tools will be better at achieving those looks than others. Ask painting contractors what they could do to give you a look close to what you envision based on information about the particular space you’re working with.
Clear & Honest Pricing
Getting a condo, apartment, or townhouse painted shouldn’t come with pricing “gotchas”. Seemingly inexpensive painting rates shouldn’t be used to disguise high fees for things like purchasing materials, travel, and prep work. A painting contractor should be thorough in getting the details about your space so they can be as upfront as possible about what all the different elements of your project will cost.
Proper Tools For Painting Units
The best tools to paint the interior of your condo, apartment, or townhouse can depend on factors such as the size and shape of the space, as well as what materials surfaces are made of. Ask any contractor you’re thinking of hiring whether they have the equipment to work safely and efficiently on your space so you get a good-looking, long-lasting job without unnecessary risk.
Why Choose The City Painters for Condo & Apartments?
They Are Insured & WSIB-Certified
When it comes to apartment painting in Toronto, you want it done safely. The City Painters offers peace of mind by having everyone on our painting team covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). We also offer at least $2 million worth of liability insurance with each job, so if there’s an accident, you aren’t responsible.
Condo & Apartment Painting Experts
Since our start in 2010, we’ve specialized in painting residential buildings – and condos, apartments, and townhouses are no exceptions. As experienced apartment painters in Toronto, we can advise you on what looks will go with the space you’re in – and what equipment will give you the quickest, best-looking, and longest-lasting finish.
Fair Condo & Apartment Painting Prices
You want your space to look great, but you don’t want to have to pay a fortune for it. We get it. We’ll walk you through what each element of your painting project costs and why, so you can rest assured that you’re getting good value for your money.
Stellar Painting Resume in the GTA
We aren’t just condo painters in Toronto – we have over 15 years of experience doing all sorts of residential painting jobs, gaining the community’s trust, and learning to do new kinds of painting work. We were even tapped to help do renovations at the Rogers Centre!
Condo & Apartment Painting Process
There are 6 stages to painting condos & apartments:
Prep where you’re painting
First, you need to prepare the areas where you’re going to paint. Move furniture and rugs out of the way, and put covers over them so they don’t accidentally get paint on them. You can also put down some drop cloths to keep paint from splattering on objects and surfaces you don’t want it to get on.
Remove obstacles from walls
If you have wallpaper on walls you’re planning to paint, remove it carefully to avoid paper or adhesive remaining stuck to the wall. You should also remove things like decorations, mirrors, outlet/switch casings, and light fixtures from surfaces you’re going to paint so you get a more even finish. You can leave nails, clips, or other items for hanging things on walls if you’re going to put those objects back in the same places. Otherwise, remove them so the painters can paint over the holes.
Repair/clean/prep surfaces
Patch and sand any holes, cracks, or dents in the surfaces you’re painting. This will help the paint stick and give you a smoother finish. For the same reason, you should then clean those surfaces of dirt, dust, mold, and other contaminants. When they’re dry, apply painter’s tape to areas you don’t want to get paint on.
Caulk edges of walls
Unless you plan on removing trim or baseboards prior to painting, use caulking to seal them to the walls. Otherwise, they may come loose if exposed to impacts, vibrations, or temperature changes. This creates gaps that leave an uneven finish for your paint job, as you can see the lines between the new paint job and the old one.
Put primer on surfaces
Put a coat of primer on surfaces you want to paint. If you want to go in a bold new colour direction on a surface, try using a primer that’s pre-tinted by the paint store to be a similar colour. That way, you don’t have to use as much actual paint to get the look you want.
Paint in a logical order
Paint the trim first, then the ceiling, then the walls, and finally the baseboards. Painting in this order makes it easier to paint over any mistakes you make, rather than risking a mistake ending up on a surface you’ve already painted.
Prep where you’re painting
First, you need to prepare the areas where you’re going to paint. Move furniture and rugs out of the way, and put covers over them so they don’t accidentally get paint on them. You can also put down some drop cloths to keep paint from splattering on objects and surfaces you don’t want it to get on.
Remove obstacles from walls
If you have wallpaper on walls you’re planning to paint, remove it carefully to avoid paper or adhesive remaining stuck to the wall. You should also remove things like decorations, mirrors, outlet/switch casings, and light fixtures from surfaces you’re going to paint so you get a more even finish. You can leave nails, clips, or other items for hanging things on walls if you’re going to put those objects back in the same places. Otherwise, remove them so the painters can paint over the holes.
Repair/clean/prep surfaces
Patch and sand any holes, cracks, or dents in the surfaces you’re painting. This will help the paint stick and give you a smoother finish. For the same reason, you should then clean those surfaces of dirt, dust, mold, and other contaminants. When they’re dry, apply painter’s tape to areas you don’t want to get paint on.
Caulk edges of walls
Unless you plan on removing trim or baseboards prior to painting, use caulking to seal them to the walls. Otherwise, they may come loose if exposed to impacts, vibrations, or temperature changes. This creates gaps that leave an uneven finish for your paint job, as you can see the lines between the new paint job and the old one.
Put primer on surfaces
Put a coat of primer on surfaces you want to paint. If you want to go in a bold new colour direction on a surface, try using a primer that’s pre-tinted by the paint store to be a similar colour. That way, you don’t have to use as much actual paint to get the look you want.
Paint in a logical order
Paint the trim first, then the ceiling, then the walls, and finally the baseboards. Painting in this order makes it easier to paint over any mistakes you make, rather than risking a mistake ending up on a surface you’ve already painted.
Condo & Apartment Painting FAQs
What is the typical condo painting cost in Toronto?
The cost of painting a condo in Toronto averages out to about $1500-$3000. This, of course, is affected by factors such as:
- Amount of prep work needed
- Surface area covered
- Paint quality, colours, and number of coats
It’s also affected by whether painting things like trim, baseboards, doors, closets, and ceilings are included in the price or not.
If you just want the main walls painted in a small studio or 1-bedroom condo, you might pay as low as $800 or so. If you want more things painted in the same amount of space, the price can be more in the $1500-$2000 range. And if you have a condo with 2+ bedrooms, you’re likely looking at a price tag of $2500-$3500 at minimum. That could rise to anywhere between $4000 and $8000 depending on how big your space is and how many extra things you choose to have painted.
Are The City Painters insured for condo painting jobs?
You bet we are! Our entire Toronto condo painting team is certified by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), so we’re trained to minimize the chance of getting hurt on the job – and you aren’t liable in the unfortunate case that it does happen. Our projects are also covered by at least $2 million of liability insurance, so if we accidentally damage your property, you won’t have to pay to repair or replace it.
How long does condo & apartment painting take per unit?
The time it takes to paint a condo or apartment unit depends on how big the space is, how much prep work is needed, and what elements need to be painted besides the walls. Small, well-prepped units with minimal painting needed can be finished in a day or two at most. Painting larger spaces and more elements – as well as requiring more prep work to start – can increase the time needed to 3-4+ days.
How do I prepare units for painting?
You can save time for painting contractors you hire – leading to faster completion times and fewer disruptions – by thoroughly prepping the areas of a condo or apartment you’re going to paint. This can include:
- Removing furniture, or at least covering it and isolating it from where you’ll be painting
- Removing rugs to avoid tripping hazards
- Removing electrical outlet/switch casings and ceiling light fixtures (if it’s safe to do so)
- Removing decorations, mirrors, and light fixtures from walls
- Laying down drop cloths to protect surfaces you don’t want to get paint on
- Repairing, cleaning, and priming the surfaces to be painted
What are the right tools needed for condo painting?
Some critical tools you may need to paint your condo or apartment interior are:
- Paintbrush – Use a size and type of paintbrush that matches the paint and surface you’re working with. For example, use larger paintbrushes for open areas that you can cover quickly without worrying about mistakes, and smaller paintbrushes for tighter and more detailed areas where you need to be precise. Also, synthetic-bristle paintbrushes work better with latex paints, while natural-bristle paintbrushes work better with oil paints and varnishes.
- Roller – Like with paintbrushes, you want to match the type of roller you use to the surface you’re working on. If you want a glossier-looking finish on your walls, go with a roller that has a shorter nap. Conversely, if you’re wanting a flat-looking finish on your ceilings, a roller with a longer nap is what you want.
- Drop cloths – We recommend investing in quality cotton drop cloths, as opposed to using plastic ones, newspaper, or bedsheets. They provide safer, less slippery surfaces that absorb and dry paint faster.
- Surface prep tools – Things like putty knives, paint scrapers, and sandpaper are useful for repairing or otherwise prepping the surfaces you’re going to paint.
- Painter’s tape – Like drop cloths, this helps prevent paint from getting on things you don’t want it to get on. It can also be used for things like securing coverings on furniture.
- Ladder and/or roller extension pole – Use these to paint high places safely. Make sure they’re large enough that you can reach the surfaces you want to paint without losing your balance.
Can’t I just DIY my condo painting job?
Of course you can – if you have the equipment and skills to safely and effectively paint the different surfaces in your unit, but with condos and townhomes, it might be better to hire a painting team.
If you are under a time crunch, for example, if you’re planning to sell the condo soon, professionals can usually do the job faster and more cost-effectively so you’re able to get more value out of your unit.
Often with condos and townhomes, you might also have to answer to your condo board, and the quality and final look of your painting job could be subject to condo board rules and regulations. To have a more professional final look that adheres to these rules, you’d want to use professionals.