We’re house painters in Dublin who take on the whole house: the inside, the outside, or both in one booking, with one team and one price. Original Dublin Painter is run by Alex, who has 20+ years painting Dublin homes, from period redbricks and terraces to family semis and new builds. We’re locally based, fully insured and fully guaranteed, and we’re rated 4.9★ across 159 Google reviews for turning up when we say, doing what we quoted and leaving the place clean. Your vision, brilliantly brought to life.

Full house painting, inside and out

A whole-house repaint is rarely just walls. A typical job for us covers:

  • Interior painting: every room, hall, stairs and landing, with ceilings, walls, doors and skirting.
  • Exterior painting: render or pebbledash walls, fascias, soffits, windows and railings in weather-resistant coatings.
  • Front doors: a new colour on the front door usually finishes off an exterior.
  • Kitchen cabinets: a hard-wearing sprayed finish for a fraction of the cost of new units.
  • Repairs and prep: filling, sanding, caulking and small plastering jobs so the paint goes on a sound surface.

Having one team do all of it means one point of contact, one schedule and one standard of finish from the front wall to the back bedroom.

How we plan a whole-house repaint

Painting a house you’re living in takes some organising. Here’s how we usually run it:

  1. Exterior first, in a dry spell. The outside is weather-dependent, so we book it into the best window we can get and do the inside around it if the forecast turns.
  2. Interior room by room. We work through the house a few rooms at a time, so you always have a usable kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
  3. Top to bottom in every room. Ceilings first, then walls, then skirting and trim. It cuts down on touch-ups and gives a cleaner result.
  4. Clean up each day. Floors and furniture are covered while we work and the house is tidied at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job.

How long does it take to paint a house?

For a standard 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Dublin, a typical timeline is:

  • Interior only: 5 to 7 working days
  • Exterior only: 3 to 5 working days, weather permitting
  • Full house, inside and out: 8 to 12 working days

Heavy preparation, period features, weather delays and working around an occupied home can all add time. You get a realistic schedule with your quote.

How much does it cost to paint a house in Dublin?

As a rough guide, a full repaint of a 3-bed semi-detached house in Dublin usually falls between €2,500 and €4,500, and a 2-bed terrace between €1,800 and €3,200. Size, the state of the surfaces and the paint you choose move the figure up or down. We’ve put the full breakdown, including exterior and room-by-room prices, in our house painting cost guide for Dublin. Your free on-site quote gives you a fixed price, not an hourly estimate.

Our house painting process

Behind a good finish is a disciplined way of working:

  1. Experience on every surface. Our painters have years of interior, exterior and commercial work behind them, so each surface is handled correctly the first time.
  2. Preparation first. We fill holes, sand surfaces and caulk gaps before any colour goes on. Roughly 85% of our effort goes into preparation, which is why the finish lasts.
  3. Good materials. Paints chosen for looks and durability, so each coat is even and stands up to Dublin’s damp climate.
  4. A methodical approach. Ceilings first, then walls, then skirting and trim, for fewer touch-ups and a clean, professional result.
  5. Care in application. We never dip brushes straight into the tin. Paint is decanted into pails for controlled, clean application, even coverage and less waste.
  6. Post-painting clean-up. Every tool and surface is cleaned and the house is left tidy. It’s one of the things our reviews mention most.
  7. Easy to reach. From your first call, email or message, you can get hold of us and get a straight answer.
  8. Guaranteed satisfaction. If anything doesn’t meet your expectations, we make it right. Our work is fully guaranteed.

We can help you with colour

Choosing colours is where most repaints stall, and where experience saves time and money. Bring us your ideas, a Pinterest board or nothing at all, and we’ll advise on shades, sheens and combinations that suit your rooms, your light and your furniture. Good colour advice comes up again and again in our reviews. Our home paint colour guide has some ideas to get you started.

Why Dublin homeowners choose us

  • Two decades of Dublin houses. Alex has worked on just about every type of home in the city and county, so there are few surprises.
  • Quality paints and proper technique. Colours stay true and hard-wearing for years, not months.
  • Clear communication. You know what’s happening each day, from quote to clean-up.
  • Insured and fully guaranteed. Every job is carried out by an insured team and backed by our workmanship guarantee.

If you need wallpaper hung or a mix of decorating and small repairs rather than a straight repaint, see our painters and decorators page.

Local house painters, wherever you are in Dublin

We’re a Dublin-based, service-area business, so we come to you. We paint homes right across Co. Dublin, including Howth, Malahide, Swords, North County Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, Dublin 15 and Lucan, and travel out to Kildare (including Maynooth and Naas), Meath, parts of Wicklow and Co. Louth. If you’re not sure whether you’re in range, ask when you call and we’ll tell you straight away.

Call or WhatsApp us on 087 788 5040, or email office@originaldublinpainter.ie. Every quote is free, on-site and comes with no obligation.

FAQs

Can you paint the house while we’re living in it?

Yes, most of our house painting is done with the family at home. We work a few rooms at a time, cover and move furniture ourselves, and tidy up every evening so the house stays liveable.

What type of paint do you use, and why?

We choose high-quality, durable paints suited to each job. Outside, that means weather-resistant masonry and exterior coatings that stand up to Dublin’s rain and wind. Inside, it’s paints that give a long-lasting, washable finish. We also offer low-VOC options for anyone concerned about indoor air quality.

How many coats of paint are included in the quote?

Our standard is two coats, which gives full, even coverage and a uniform colour. A big colour change, a patchy or porous surface, or a particular paint type can call for an extra coat, and we’ll flag that clearly in your quote before we start.

How do you prepare the surface before painting?

We clean the surface to remove dirt and grime, scrape off any loose or peeling paint, then sand to a smooth base. Gaps and cracks are filled and caulked, and we prime where needed, especially on new surfaces, big colour changes or repaired areas.

How is payment handled, and do you offer a warranty?

Payment terms are set out in your written quote: we typically take a deposit to book the work, with the balance due on completion. Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee covering the quality of our work and materials, and the specifics are confirmed in your agreement.

Ready to get the house done? Get a free quote or call 087 788 5040 today.