How much does it cost to paint a small office space in Vancouver?

For a typical small office space in Metro Vancouver — say 1,000 to 2,000 square feet — you can expect to pay between $3,500 and $8,000 for a full interior repaint, depending on the scope. That price range covers walls and ceilings with a standard commercial-grade latex paint in two coats. If you need accent walls, trim work, or specialty finishes, costs can climb toward $10,000 or more.

Several factors affect pricing in the Vancouver market. Offices in older buildings along Broadway or in Gastown heritage spaces often need extra prep work — patching plaster, dealing with lead paint abatement on pre-1990 buildings, or priming over dark colours. Newer offices in buildings around Metrotown or the Marine Gateway area tend to be simpler jobs with smooth drywall throughout.

Most commercial painters in Metro Vancouver will quote by square footage of paintable surface area rather than floor area. Expect roughly $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot of wall surface depending on ceiling height, paint quality, and how much furniture needs to be worked around. High-traffic areas like reception and hallways benefit from scrubbable eggshell or satin finishes that hold up better than flat paint.

To get an accurate estimate, have a painter do a walkthrough of your space and note any repairs needed. Ask whether the quote includes moving furniture or if you need to handle that beforehand — it can save you several hundred dollars.

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